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
months
months
months
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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