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What is your current US immigration status?
This tells us which pathways are available and which timelines apply to your situation.
⚠️ H-1B has a 6-year cap — filing I-140 early preserves extension rights
The date on your I-140 approval notice or PERM filing date
Your background and education
These factors determine which green card categories you're eligible for and how strong your petition would be.
⚠️ Visa Backlog Alert: India and China-born applicants face 5–15+ year EB-2/EB-3 backlogs. EB-1A is often the fastest route. We'll factor this into your pathway analysis.
This controls your "chargeability" for visa numbers — not where you grew up or your citizenship
This section assesses your eligibility for EB-1A (no backlog!) and EB-2 NIW (self-petition, no employer needed). Be as specific as possible.
Why this matters: EB-1A Extraordinary Ability has no visa backlog for India/China — making it the fastest green card path for many high-achievers. Even if you don't think you qualify, we'll assess it.
Employer and sponsorship situation
Employer sponsorship status significantly affects which pathways are available and the risk of your green card process.
Note: After I-140 approval + 180 days, you can change jobs under INA 204(j) "job portability"
Family situation & your goals
Family situation affects derivative beneficiaries, H-4 EAD eligibility, and planning for dependent children.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Timeline depends on your country of birth and category. For most countries: EB-2 typically 2–4 years. For India-born: EB-1A often 1–2 years (no backlog), EB-2 India 10–15+ years. EB-3 with PERM: 3–5 years (most countries), 10–20+ years for India. Our planner maps your specific scenario with real visa bulletin data.
Fastest routes: (1) EB-1A Extraordinary Ability — no employer needed, no PERM, no backlog for most countries including India/China, typically 1–2 years total. (2) Marriage to a US Citizen (IR-1/CR-1) — typically 1–2 years, no employment required. (3) EB-2 NIW for non-India/China nationals — 1.5–3 years with no employer needed. EB-3 PERM with employer sponsorship is generally the slowest route.
Yes — two employment categories allow self-petition: EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability, requires meeting 3 of 10 USCIS criteria) and EB-2 NIW (requires advanced degree + national interest waiver under the Dhanasar 3-prong test). Both file Form I-140 without an employer. Marriage to a US citizen is also employer-independent.
India and China-born applicants face severe EB-2 and EB-3 priority date backlogs — currently 5–15+ years for EB-2 India. Approving your I-140 secures your "priority date" but you cannot adjust to green card status until your date is "current" per the monthly visa bulletin. EB-1A and EB-1B generally have no India/China backlog, making them the primary strategies. Our planner factors in your country and current bulletin dates.
H-1B is generally limited to 6 years (initial 3 + one 3-year extension). Beyond 6 years, you can get: 1-year extensions if a PERM or I-140 has been pending for 365+ days, OR 3-year extensions if your I-140 is approved and you're waiting for a visa number (backlog). Filing I-140 early — even if I-485 will take years — is critical for preserving H-1B extension rights and future job portability under INA 204(j).
Government fees: I-140 $715, I-140 premium processing $2,965 (optional), I-485 $1,440. Total gov fees ≈ $2,155–$4,960. Attorney fees: $2,500–$5,000 for NIW/EB-1A; $5,000–$12,000 for PERM + I-140 + I-485. Total range: $4,000–$15,000+. Your pathway plan includes a cost breakdown specific to your recommended and alternative pathways.
Under INA 204(j) (AC21 portability), after your I-140 has been approved for 180+ days, you can change employers or job roles in the same or similar occupational classification without losing your green card progress. The priority date stays. However, PERM is employer-specific — if you change jobs before I-140 approval, you may need to restart the PERM. NIW and EB-1A are self-petitions with no employer tie.
This is an AI-generated educational reference based on publicly available USCIS policy and real government data (visa bulletin, processing times, approval rates) as of 2026. It is NOT legal advice. Use this report to understand your options and prepare for a conversation with a licensed immigration attorney (AILA member). Individual circumstances vary significantly.