US denies over 35,000 Green Card applicants’ work permits, rejection rate soars to 44%

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rejected 35,767 employment authorization applications submitted by foreigners seeking permanent resident status during the period spanning April through June 2026, resulting in a denial rate of approximately 44%.

These statistics encompass the third quarter of the US government’s fiscal year 2026, which operates from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, reported Financial Express.