One million immigrants became US citizens

Approximately 967,400 adults became US citizens in the United States in the last fiscal year that ended in September. This figure is significantly higher than the average year. This is according to a study conducted by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

It is High rating is said For the Central Government’s efforts to clear the backlog of applications for nationalization which has worsened during the Corona pandemic.

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Only twice in U.S. history have foreigners gained more U.S. citizenship than last fiscal year. Twenty-six years ago, about 1.04 million adults became US citizens. The absolute record was set 14 years ago, when nearly 1.05 million adults obtained US citizenship.

Statistics take adults into account only. However, children can acquire US citizenship through their parents. Including that group, more than 1.02 million foreigners became U.S. citizens last fiscal year.

Most people are eligible to become US citizens after at least age five As a legal permanent resident Lived in America. Spouses of US citizens can become citizens after three years. There is also a path to citizenship for those who have served in the military.

Green cards

Every year, the US also issues green cards Hundreds of thousands of foreign workers and their family members. Last year, Uscis issued a total of 275,000 green cards. This is almost double the number provided two years ago.

Over the years, highly skilled workers from China and India have received a significant portion of these green cards. However, in recent years, India has increasingly been increasing its share.

The number of green cards for Indian workers has increased fivefold. In the last financial year, even a third of the green cards issued were reserved for Indian workers.

Last year, USCIs also expanded the number of H-2B visas. These permits allow U.S. companies to hire temporary foreign workers for jobs outside the agricultural sector.

Companies including the tourism industry and the fishing industry rely on the scheme for their seasonal work. At least 66,000 H-2B licenses are issued each year. Under the influence of corona epidemic Request for temporary staffOnly s increased in the US. In the last fiscal year, an additional 65,000 temporary visas were issued.

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