Families live in uncertainty
Highly skilled immigrants can spend years waiting for permanent residency, making long-term planning difficult.
Advocacy for fairness in legal immigration
Fix the employment-based green card backlog
Highly skilled immigrants and their families can spend years in line for permanent residency, even when they are following legal pathways and contributing to the economy. SIIA explains how the backlog works, why long waits matter, and which policy changes deserve serious consideration.
Why This Matters
Why This Matters
Children can age out
Children who grow up in the U.S. can lose their legal status when they turn 21.
Careers are restricted
Long waits limit job mobility, entrepreneurship, and long-term stability.
Next Steps
Next Steps
Understand the Issue
Read the issue page for a clear explanation of how the backlog works.
Explore Policy Solutions
Review the main policy approaches being discussed to address the backlog.
Get Involved
Find practical ways to stay informed and contribute constructively.
Who This Represents
This effort represents highly skilled immigrants and their families who are navigating the employment-based green card system.
Many individuals in this community work in fields such as technology, healthcare, research, and engineering, contributing to the U.S. economy while facing long-term immigration uncertainty.