US senator calls 70-year green card wait for Indians unjust

A U.S. senator has called the 70-year wait for employment-based green cards for Indian nationals unjust. The senator highlighted the backlog in the green card system, which disproportionately affects Indian applicants due to per-country caps.

The remarks come amid ongoing debates about immigration reform in the United States. The senator argued that the current system discourages skilled workers from contributing to the U.S. economy.

Indian nationals make up a significant portion of applicants for employment-based green cards, particularly in the technology sector. The backlog has led to decades-long waits for many skilled workers.

The senator called for legislative changes to address the disparity, including eliminating per-country caps or increasing the number of green cards available annually.