Pandemic delays cause U.S. immigration backlogs to spiral

[ad_1] WASHINGTON —  Milap Kashipara spent 16 years waiting for a green card that he hoped would lead to better opportunities for his three children than in India, as well as a chance to reunite with his siblings in California. In 2019, his petition finally arrived at the front of the line. He completed the paperwork and had reached the final step — scheduling an interview with the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai. Processing estimates at the…

"Pandemic delays cause U.S. immigration backlogs to spiral"