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At an immigration summit in the US Capitol, lawmakers from both parties called for addressing the Green Card backlog, which is disproportionately affecting Indian professionals and H-1B visa issues. They urged the removal of the seven percent country quota to expedite the process and prevent waiting periods of more than 20 years.
The lawmakers pushed for removing the seven per cent country quota when it comes to issuing Green Card or legal permanent residency to foreign guest workers in specialised categories