Wait times for immigration vary significantly depending on the country of origin and visa category. For example:
– India: 10+ years for EB-2 and EB-3 employment categories
EB refers to employment based immigration
– China: 5+ years for EB-3 skilled workers
– Mexico: 15+ years for F2B unmarried sons/daughters of permanent residents
F refers to family based immigration
– Philippines: 20+ years for F3 married sons/daughters of U.S. citizens
These variations are due to factors like visa quotas, country-specific restrictions, and processing backlogs.
*Economic Benefits of Immigration:*
– Immigrants contribute to economic growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship
– They fill labor gaps in essential industries
– They pay taxes, including Social Security and Medicare taxes, despite being ineligible for benefits
– They stimulate consumer spending and investment
Overall, immigration has a positive impact on the U.S. economy, and undocumented immigrants contribute significantly through taxes and labor
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