Anuj Christian, a seasoned DevOps engineer residing in the United States for over 14 years, is challenging the discriminatory country cap on employment-based immigration, particularly affecting Indian foreign workers. Anuj has traveled to 45 states, sharing insights and experiences, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals like him and garnering support for the cause.
The country cap on legal permanent residency, as per U.S. rules, disproportionately impacts immigrants from India, leading to an astounding wait of 200 years for the Green Card. This extended wait is widely criticized as “discrimination” and incompatible with the principles of a merit-based immigration system.
Anuj shed light on the hurdles faced by foreign workers, emphasizing the difficulties in job changes, limited job qualifications, and a stringent 60-day window for finding a new job on a work visa. For Indian workers, these challenges are even more enduring, making the discrimination evident.
The origin of this discrimination traces back to 1990, with the implementation of the country cap on employment-based immigration. Anuj highlighted the unintentional exploitation of Indian talent, expressing concern over the system benefiting from the exploitation.
Anuj’s nationwide campaign aims to raise awareness among Americans about this discrimination’s impact on both immigrants and the nation. He advocates for the removal of the country cap, emphasizing that it would allow the U.S. to hire the best workers regardless of their origin, fostering an environment where talent can thrive.
Encouragingly, bills addressing this discrimination have been introduced in the House and Senate. Anuj remains hopeful that with active advocacy from those in the backlog, these bills will reach a positive outcome.
Highlighting the significant contributions of Indian workers to the U.S. economy, Anuj emphasized that removing the country cap is not just a policy favoring India but one in favor of the United States. He continues his journey to create a more inclusive immigration system, striving for awareness and change across all 50 states.
