Thinking of Staying in the US Forever? The 2026 Green Card Changes Every Indian Worker Must Understand
In 2026, the US may require Green Card applicants to leave the country and complete processing through their home embassy instead of adjusting status inside the US. However, exceptions exist for workers providing economic benefit or national interest, including AI professionals, healthcare workers, and engineers. Indian H-1B workers already face the longest Green Card backlogs globally (10-15+ years), making these changes especially concerning for the Indian immigrant community.