Good news for Indians living in America, the way for Green Card will open

An important proposal regarding Indian immigrants has been presented in the American Parliament. Under this proposal, called the National Security Agreement, there is provision to protect the rights of H-1B visa holders' parents to employment in the US and the rights of their adult children.

In fact, H-4 visas are issued to partners and children of H-1B visa holders. There are believed to be one lakh H-4 visa holders in this category who are expected to benefit from this agreement.

The 'National Security Agreement' was presented on Sunday after long negotiations between the Republican and Democratic leadership in the US Senate. This decision of the US government is a relief news for thousands of Indian tech professionals, who have been waiting for a long time to get green cards. Partners of H-1B visa holders cannot work in the US due to not getting a green card and their children are at constant risk of deportation.

Let us tell you that Green Card is officially known as Permanent Residence Card in America. It is a document issued to immigrants in the United States, under which the visa holder is granted the right to stay permanently. There is a fixed limit per country for issuing green cards.

On this move, President Joe Biden said that the immigration system has been fragmented for decades. Keeping the values ​​of our country safe, the country will be safe, our borders will be safe, people will be treated fairly.

What is the National Security Agreement?
The national security agreement, a $118.28 billion package, was announced on Sunday. Along with strengthening border security and providing more war aid to Israel and Ukraine, the agreement also includes provisions related to immigration, which will greatly benefit immigrants, especially those from the Indian community.

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The bill seeks to protect the rights of adult children of H-1B visa holders, grant employment rights to partners of this category of visa holders and increase the green card quota. Analysts say that there is a full possibility of this bill being passed in both houses of Parliament.

Along with this, the children of Indian American immigrants will also benefit. Under this bill, children of H-1B visa holders will get long-term protection. Under this, 18,000 people will get employment-based green cards every year for the next five years.

What is H1B Visa?
The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa. H1B visas are usually granted to people who travel to the US to work. In other words, this visa is given to American companies to hire skilled workers who are in short supply in the US. After this he is given a green card. The validity of this visa is six years. Due to the demand of American companies, Indian IT professionals get this visa the most. If their H-1B visa expires, they can apply for US citizenship again. An H-1B visa holder can live in the US with his children and wife.