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Alabama Green Card Surge and Delays | Birmingham News
Alabama’s family-based green card applications surged 75% since its sole immigration office opened in 2017, jumping from 2,245 to nearly 4,000 cases — but approvals dropped 35% despite fewer denials. Family-based applications dominate Alabama’s intake, outpacing employer and humanitarian requests, mirroring national trends. New USCIS fee changes last year made filing costlier and more complex, while processing delays persist even as overall approval rates climb. Meanwhile, states like Florida, California, and Texas face even deeper backlogs, trapping families in prolonged uncertainty. Listen…
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