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Processing Estimates by Visa Class
| Visa Type | Last Update | Linear Projection |
|---|---|---|
| EB-1: Priority Workers | Mar 2026 | Est. May 2027 (54.1 days/mo) |
| EB-2: Professionals with Advanced Degrees | Mar 2026 | Est. December 2031 (58.0 days/mo) |
| EB-3: Other Workers | Mar 2026 | Est. December 2034 (39.4 days/mo) |
| EB-3: Skilled Workers, Professionals | Mar 2026 | Est. December 2034 (39.4 days/mo) |
| EB-4: Religious Workers | Mar 2026 | Est. January 2028 (49.9 days/mo) |
| EB-4: Special Immigrants | Mar 2026 | Est. August 2027 (63.5 days/mo) |
| EB-5: High Unemployment (10%) | Mar 2026 | Est. March 2026 (30.4 days/mo) |
| EB-5: Infrastructure (2%) | Mar 2026 | Est. March 2026 (30.4 days/mo) |
| EB-5: Non-Regional Center | Apr 2022 | Est. February 2026 (30.5 days/mo) |
| EB-5: Rural (20%) | Mar 2026 | Est. March 2026 (30.4 days/mo) |
| EB-5: Targeted Employment Areas / Regional Centers | Apr 2022 | Est. February 2026 (30.5 days/mo) |
| EB-5: Unreserved | Mar 2026 | Est. November 2026 (69.2 days/mo) |
Projections are rough estimates based on historical trends. Actual processing times may vary. How are projections calculated? →
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About This Dashboard
What is a Priority Date?
The priority date is the date when your immigration petition was filed. The Visa Bulletin publishes "cutoff dates" each month, which determine whose cases can move forward based on their priority dates. Learn more about priority dates →
How to Use This Dashboard
- Select your visa category (Family-Sponsored or Employment-Based)
- Choose your country of chargeability (birth country, not citizenship)
- Choose Final Action (for green card approval) or Filing (to submit I-485). What's the difference? →
- Enter your application priority date to see estimated processing timelines
Understanding the Chart
- Solid lines: Historical priority date cutoffs for each visa class
- Red dashed line: Your application's priority date
- Dashed projection lines: Projected timelines for each visa class based on recent trends
- Click on any data point: Opens the official visa bulletin for that month
Have questions?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page
for answers about PERM processing, priority dates, retrogressions, and more.