October 10, 2006

Guidelines and FAQ on Visa Retrogression

Heavy demand for employment-based permanent resident status can create backlogs and long waits to obtain “green cards,” sometimes due to retrogression of immigrant visa numbers. While retrogression and lengthy processing is frustrating, in many instances applicants and family can remain and work in the United States, and travel abroad, while waiting for quota backlogs to subside. View full article (PDF).