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FAQs

How long does the green card process take after biometrics? ›

Approximately 4 to 8 Months After Filing

After completing the biometrics appointment, USCIS will process your application to replace or renew a green card. If USCIS approves your application, they will mail the new green card to your U.S. mailing address.

Online: Use the case status online tool to check for updates about your immigration case. You will need your 13-character receipt number from your application or petition. By phone: If you are calling from the U.S., contact the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 or TTY 1-800-767-1833.

The EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 final action dates will remain unchanged for all countries of chargeability. USCIS has confirmed it will accept employment-based adjustment of status applications based on the final action dates chart for the May 2024 Visa Bulletin.

Trackitt lets users collaboratively track the progress of their immigration applications by sharing and discussing the progress of their applications with other applicants.

The biometric appointment is not the same thing as a visa or green card interview. Rather, it helps USCIS to confirm your identity, check your eligibility, and ensure that they provide immigration benefits to the correct person if USCIS approves your application.

After biometrics, the application undergoes a comprehensive review by immigration officials. This phase includes document verification and a decision on the visa. Applicants are usually informed of the outcome through email or the online system, marking the end of the process.

If you want to speed up the green card process, you may be able to do so by submitting an expedite request to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and taking other steps.

Family-based green card applications (in other words, immediate relatives or spouses of a U.S. citizen) for applicants filing from within the United States average 9.4 months. Employment-based green card applications average 7.5 months.

The EB-1 approval rate for I-140 Petitions in each of the three sub-categories during FY-2022 was as follows: EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability) – 10,481 petitions received and 5,623 approved = 53.6% approval rate. EB-1B (Outstanding Researcher or Professor) – 4,322 petitions received and 3,744 approved = 86.6% approval ...

What is the age limit for EB-1? ›

Can I include my spouse and children in my EB-1 visa application? Yes, you can include your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 in your EB-1 visa application.

Another thing to note is that Congress capped the EB green card category at 140,000 per year, but the federal government issued 270,284 in 2022. The government was able to issue more EB green cards because immigration law allows unused green cards in other categories to be used for immigrants who have applied for EBs.

An individual who has filed the I-485 application to adjust his or her status from a non-citizen to become a Permanent Resident is considered to be Pending for Permanent Residency (PR Pending or I-485 Pending). This status gives the individual legal status to remain in the U.S. during this pending period.

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Form I-485 to green card timeline

Depending on your situation, the time it takes from filing Form I-485 to getting a green card can be anywhere from a few months to a few years. Some factors affecting this process include your eligibility to adjust your status.

You should receive your SSN card within 2 weeks after we have everything we need to process your application, including verification of your immigration document with the USCIS. If we are unable to immediately verify your immigration document with the USCIS, it may take 2 additional weeks to receive your card.

After you complete your biometrics appointment, USCIS will send you another appointment notice. This notice is an invitation to your naturalization interview and exam. It will include the date, time, and location of your interview. You should receive this notice 4-8 months after you file your N-400.

Visa processing takes approximately 21 workdays from the date on which the application is received by the Embassy. A further 2-3 workdays should be allowed for the return of your passport. We strongly advise you not to make any travel plans until processing is complete and your passport is returned to you.