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Indians might get Green Card easily from now

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   4 Aug 2017 5:20 AM GMT
Indians might get Green Card easily from now
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Trump Administration proposed a new bill, under which highly-skilled Indians will be able to avail Permanent Citizenship (Green Card) in a easier manner.

According to country-specific quota, Indians (with 7 percent) have less chance than Nepalese and Pakistanis in getting Permanent Citizenship in US. But, That's gonna change with the RAISE Act.

As per Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act, Young, Highly Skilled and those who speak English fluently will be favoured while issuing Green Card. Permanent Citizenship will be awarded based on Points attained by each Individual. Applicant with a US-based Degree could attain more points.

Good Education:

US High School Diploma/Foreign Equivalent: 1 Point

A Foreign Bachelor's Degree: 5 Points

US Bachelor's Degree: 6 Points

A Foreign Master's Degree in STEM Fields: 7 Points

US Master's Degree: 8 Points

A Foreign Professional Degree or Doctorate: 10 Points

US Professional Degree or Doctorate: 13 Points


Priority based on Age Factor:

18-21 Age Group: 6 Points

22-25 Age Group: 8 Points

26-30 Age Group: 10 Points

31-35 Age Group: 8 Points

36-40 Age Group: 6 Points

41-45 Age Group: 4 Points

46-50 Age Group: 2 Points

Below 18 & Above 50: No Points


English Proficiency:

100th Percentile Proficiency: 12 Points

90th or Above Percentile Proficiency: 11 Points

80th to 90th Percentile Proficiency: 10 Points

60th to 80th Percentile Proficiency: 6 Points

Below 60th Percentile Proficiency: No Points


Points based on the Individual's Job Offer in US:

If the pay is at least 150% of median household income: 5 Points

If the pay is at least 200% of median household income: 8 Points

If the pay is at least 300% of median household income: 13 Points