The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is currently dealing with a historic backlog of over 11.3 million applications, which has been accumulating over several years. This backlog notably affects employment authorization documents (EADs), which have seen a tenfold increase from 2010 to 2022.
Key Details:
- Total pending applications: Over 11.3 million
- Increase in EAD applications: Tenfold from 2010 to 2022
- Backlogs have persisted for multiple years
- Impact on processing times for employment-related immigration benefits
The significant backlog is causing delays for many immigrants seeking employment authorization, affecting their ability to work legally in the U.S. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @KateMinor2