THE US IMMIGRATION SYSTEM IS FACING A RECORD-BREAKING CRISIS. USCIS NOW HAS 11.3 MILLION PENDING APPLICATIONS

THE US IMMIGRATION SYSTEM IS FACING A RECORD-BREAKING CRISIS. USCIS NOW HAS 11.3 MILLION PENDING APPLICATIONS #america#usa#immigration#uscis

If you’ve been waiting on your green card, work permit, or U.S. citizenship — this update is for you. The U.S. immigration system is facing a record-breaking crisis. USCIS now has 11.3 million pending applications — the highest number ever recorded. Let’s break down what’s going on and what it means for immigrants, workers, and families. Here’s the big picture: In just the first few months of 2025, 1.6 million new applications were added, and USCIS processed fewer cases than last year — down 18% year-over-year. So while people are applying, the system is slowing down." WHICH APPLICATIONS ARE AFFECTED? Green Card Renewals (Form I-90): Went from less than a month of wait time to over 8 months — that’s a 900%+ increase. Work Permits (Form I-765): Pending cases are now over 2 million — up 87% in just one quarter. Employment Visas (Form I-129): Also delayed, with processing times up 25% from last quarter. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? 1. USCIS is underfunded and depends on user fees, not federal budgets. 2. Staffing shortages and policy slowdowns from past administrations still linger. 3. The agency also paused automation programs that used to help speed up simple cases. 4. And there’s been a surge in applications post-COVID, especially for family reunification and jobs. REAL IMPACTS Over 34,000 cases haven’t even been opened — meaning they’re stuck in limbo. Immigrants are losing work, status, and income while waiting. It’s hitting hardest for people from India, China, Mexico, and the Philippines, especially those on H1Bs and family visas. WHAT’S BEING DONE? USCIS plans to: Raise application fees to fund more staff. Push for reforms like recapturing unused visas, removing country caps, and bringing back fast-track systems. But experts say unless Congress acts, the backlog will keep growing.

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