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Annual Limit Reached in the EB-1 Category

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The annual visa cap for the EB-1 category (employment-based first preference, covering individuals with extraordinary ability and certain researchers) has been reached for the current fiscal year. No further EB-1 petitions can be approved until the new fiscal year begins. This signals high demand in this employment-based green card category.
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