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H-1B holders, I-130 petitioners, DACA recipients — every filing pathway mapped step by step, with real USCIS processing times and no legal jargon.
I-485
Adjustment of Status
N-400
Application for Naturalization
I-765
Employment Authorization
// Immigration Pathways
Your Situation,
Your Exact Steps.
Select a pathway. Then narrow it to your exact scenario. Every stage is visible — no surprises, no hidden steps.
File I-130
8–14 mo
NVC Processing
3–6 mo
Consular Interview
2–4 mo
Visa Issued
2–4 wks
Entry & Green Card
1–3 mo
Based on USCIS processing data, Feb 2026
Get help with this pathwayPERM Labor Cert.
12–24 mo
File I-140
6–12 mo
Wait for Priority Date
Varies by country
File I-485
When PD current
Green Card Issued
8–24 mo
Based on USCIS processing data, Feb 2026
Get help with this pathwayPrepare I-821D + I-765
2–4 wks
File & Pay Fees
Day of filing
Biometrics (if req.)
4–8 wks
EAD Card Issued
3–6 mo total
Based on USCIS processing data, Feb 2026
Get help with this pathwayMeet Eligibility (5yr LPR)
Before filing
File N-400
Day of filing
Biometrics
4–8 wks
Civics Interview & Test
8–18 mo
Oath Ceremony
1–3 mo
Based on USCIS processing data, Feb 2026
Get help with this pathway// USCIS Processing Reality
How Long Will
It Actually Take?
Real processing times from the USCIS Processing Times tool, updated February 2026. These are median estimates — your timeline may vary.
Adjustment of Status
Employment-Based (EB-2/EB-3)
24–48 months
ⓘ Varies significantly by country of birth
Petition for Alien Relative
Immediate Relative (Spouse of USC)
8–14 months
ⓘ Immediate relatives processed faster
Application for Naturalization
All Field Offices (National Average)
8–18 months
ⓘ Interview scheduling varies by field office
Employment Authorization
DACA / Pending AOS
3–7 months
ⓘ Premium processing not available for all categories
DACA Renewal
Deferred Action
3–6 months
ⓘ File 150–120 days before expiration
Immigrant Petition (Employer)
EB-1A / EB-2 NIW (Premium)
2–4 weeks (premium)
ⓘ Premium processing: $2,805 fee
Check Your Priority Date
The Visa Bulletin is updated monthly. Your priority date determines when you can file I-485.
// Case Outcomes
Real Cases.
Real Timelines.
Priya Venkataraman
Software Engineer, H-1B → EB-2 NIW
Filed I-140 self-petition, priority date current in 14 months
"I had been waiting 8 years on my employer’s PERM. Petition showed me the NIW path — I filed myself, no attorney. My I-485 is now pending."
14 months
from I-140 to I-485 filed
Marco Delgado-Ruiz
DACA Recipient, Adjustment of Status
Filed I-485 after advance parole travel — green card approved
"The DACA to AOS path felt impossible until I saw it laid out step by step. The advance parole requirement was the piece I was missing for 3 years."
11 months
from advance parole to green card
Mei-Ling Zhao
Naturalization Applicant, 5-Year Track
N-400 filed, interview passed, oath ceremony completed
"I kept delaying my N-400 because I didn't know what the civics test actually covered or how long the wait was. Petition made the entire timeline visible."
9 months
N-400 to oath ceremony
47,000+
Cases tracked on platform
92%
Report timeline was accurate within 2 months
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