Green Card Priority Date Calculator

Estimate green card wait time based on category, country of birth, and visa bulletin movement.

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This calculator provides general estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws, regulations, and court procedures vary significantly by jurisdiction. Consult a licensed attorney in your area for advice specific to your situation.

Inputs

Category (1=EB-1, 2=EB-2, 3=EB-3, 4=EB-2 NIW)

Country (1=India, 2=China, 3=Philippines, 4=Other)

Months Since Priority Date

months

Current Backlog (Months)

months

Monthly Movement (Months)

months

Tab to move between fields

Results

Estimated Wait

96 months

Estimated Wait

8 years

Progress20%

Total Backlog120 months

How to Use This Calculator

Select Employment-Based Category: EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, or EB-2 NIW.
Set Country of Birth — India and China face multi-year backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3.
Enter Months Since Priority Date — when your PERM or I-140 was filed.
Set Current Backlog in months if known, or let the calculator use category defaults.
Set Monthly Movement — the average forward movement of the visa bulletin cutoff date.
Review Estimated Remaining Wait in months and years — plan career and life decisions accordingly.

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