Some Supporting Data (ZT)

I looked around and took some supporting data from another website. It shows Congress too often ignores something called REALITY.

1. LABOR CERTIFICATION

Congressional Intent: Certification Completed in 21-60 DAYS.

Reality: 350,000 cases pending in DOL Backlog Elimination Centers (DOL-BEC). Includes applications with PD in 2000 – 6 Years old!
Reality: Immigration Voice members waited / waiting for an average of 3 years!
Reality: Very little known about DOL-BEC process and prioritization. Seems near random.

2. IMMIGRANT PETITION (I-140)/ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS (I-485)

Congressional Intent: I-140/I-485 approvals in 6 MONTHS.

Reality: 271,000 EB I-485 pending at CIS (all categories)! YEARS of delay for highly skilled applicants (Economic Report of the President, Jan 2005).
Reality: Retrogression - if Visa Numbers not available for a particular EB category, applicant cannot even file I-485 – YEARS MORE of delay.
Reality: Retrogression - if Visa Numbers become unavailable after forms are filed, those applicants not considered part of “backlog” – not counted as pending! YEARS MORE of delay .


Source: immigrationvoice.org