GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Green Card Issuance Duration Statistics
The average processing time for a Green Card application in the United States is currently around 10-13 months.
With sources from: travel.state.gov, uscis.gov, pewresearch.org, boundless.com and many more
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In this post, we will explore a range of statistics related to the duration and processing times involved in obtaining a green card in the United States. From the sheer number of green cards issued annually to the average waiting times for different visa types, these statistics shed light on the complexities and challenges faced by individuals navigating the U.S. immigration system.
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"In 2019, the U.S. issued more than 1 million green cards (BBC)"
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"The average processing time for a green card is between 7 to 33 months (Immigration Direct)"
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"The Biotic Environment visa type processing time for a green card has the longest wait with an estimated 46 months (USCIS)"
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"India had the longest average wait time for a green card in 2020, with more than 195,000 applicants waiting for more than a decade (Cato Institute)"
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"Of green cards issued in 2018, 69.3% were done so on the basis of family ties (Department of Homeland Security)"
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"In 2019, the average time for processing a green card application was 10.3 months (Boundless)"
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"In 2019, 45% of green cards were issued to people already living in the U.S (Pew Research Center)"
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"As of 2019, the Employment-based preference three (EB-3) green card category took the longest to process with an average processing time of 61 to 75 months (USCIS)"
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"Family-sponsored preferences (F1, F2A, F2B, F3, F4) typically take between 1 year and 11.5 years to process (USCIS)"
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"In 2019, the U.S issued 139,000 employment-based Green Cards (U.S Department of State)"
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"As per the Diversity Visa Program, 55,000 Green Cards are made available annually (U.S Department of State)"
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"In 2020, the average processing time for an I-140 Immigrant Petition was between 4 and 8 months (USCIS)"
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"Every year, around 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas are made available to qualified applicants (U.S. Department of State)"
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"The number of green cards issued for those seeking security and protection has historically been about 5% (U.S Department of Homeland Security)"
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"The USCIS in 2021 estimated that an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen could expect to wait about 12 months for a green card (USCIS)"
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"In 2019, 22.5% of all green cards were given to Mexican nationals (Pew Research Center)"
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"The USCIS estimated in 2020 that an investor (EB-5) immigrant could expect to wait anywhere from 61 months to 76.5 months for a green card (USCIS)"
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"Based on data from 2016 to 2020, the number of green cards given out annually is decreasing, with only 843,593 given out in 2019 (U.S Department of Homeland Security)"
Interpretation
In conclusion, the statistics reveal a complex landscape surrounding green card issuance in the United States, with varying processing times and wait periods based on visa types and applicant categories. The significant number of green cards issued annually, coupled with the lengthy processing times for certain visa types such as the Biotic Environment and EB-3 categories, highlights the challenges and obstacles faced by individuals seeking permanent residency through this pathway. The dominance of family ties as the basis for green card issuance, alongside the notable shifts in the annual number of green cards issued, underscores the dynamic nature of U.S. immigration policies and priorities. This data provides valuable insights into the realities of the green card process and its implications for individuals navigating the complex immigration system.
Jannik Lindner
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