Complaints across immigration forums point to uncertainty over EB-1C and EB-1A petition processing, although there is no verified evidence of widespread deadline violations. EB-1C applicants report visa delays. Indian professionals pursuing employment-based green cards in the United States are raising concerns about delays and limited communication from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), with applicants across multiple immigration forums reporting that their pet

Topics expected to be discussed include employment-based immigration, H-1B visas, green-card processes, family-based immigration, maintenance of lawful status and other developments affecting immigrants in the United States, according to information published about the program.

The order defines birth tourism as a foreign national entering the United States on a nonimmigrant visa for the purpose of giving birth on U.S. soil, or another foreign national facilitating such an entry. That language is noteworthy because it is not limited specifically to B-1/B-2 visitor visas. The order itself points to temporary visa categories used for tourism, study, exchange programs and employment.

Padilla’s office estimates that more than 8 million people — more than 80 lakh — could gain a potential pathway to permanent residency under the change. The senator’s office specifically lists Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status holders, children of long-term visa holders, essential workers and highly skilled workers such as H-1B visa holders among people who could benefit if they individually qualify.