Immigration & Visa

Employment-Based Green Card Backlogs Reach Record Highs as USCIS Delays and Denials Increase

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Times Bay AreaPublished August 18, 2026Updated August 18, 2026English

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Record-high green card backlogs and increased USCIS processing delays present significant ongoing challenges for employment-based immigration applicants living in the Bay Area.

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