THE US has the highest number of immigrants admitted — an average of one million yearly. However, the focus is on family reunification instead of immigrant applicants in the employment-based categories.

In 2020, only about 200,000 immigrant visa applicants were issued green cards, based on their occupation, mainly under the second and third employment-based preference categories (aliens with advanced degrees, professionals and skilled workers).

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