Research, Plan and Track Your
Green Card Journey
Monitor EB priority dates, research 626K+ employer PERM filings, and estimate your timeline from labor certification through approval.
Monitor EB priority dates, research 626K+ employer PERM filings, and estimate your timeline from labor certification through approval.
Frequently Researched Green Card Sponsors
Accenture, Amazon, Apple, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Google, JPMorgan, KPMG, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA, PwC
Priority Date Tracker
Track employment-based green card priority dates for EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 categories across all countries. See both Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing with month-over-month movement tracking from the DOS Visa Bulletin.
Priority Date Tracker ToolGreen Card Wait Time Estimator
Estimate your total green card processing timeline from PERM labor certification through I-485 adjustment of status. Select your EB category and country of chargeability.
Green Card Estimator ToolEB Categories Explained
EB-1A · Extraordinary Ability
For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. No employer or PERM required.
No PERM, No employer needed, No backlog
EB-1B · Outstanding Researcher
For researchers and professors with international recognition. Employer sponsorship required but no PERM labor certification.
No PERM, Employer required, No backlog
EB-2 · Advanced Degree
For professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. PERM required unless NIW is approved.
PERM required, Backlog: India, China
EB-2 NIW · National Interest Waiver
Waives the PERM requirement if your work substantially benefits the US national interest.
No PERM, Self-petition, No backlog (most)
EB-3 · Skilled / Professional
For skilled workers and professionals with bachelor's degree. PERM labor certification always required.
PERM required, Multi-year wait
EB-5 · Investor Visa
For immigrant investors who invest $800K-$1.05M in a US enterprise creating 10 full-time jobs.
$800K min, 10 jobs required, No employer sponsor
Green Card Pathway Guides
H-1B to Employment Green Card
Employer-sponsored path through PERM and I-140 petition.
Steps: PERM Labor Certification → I-140 Petition → Wait for Priority Date → I-485 Adjustment
L-1A to EB-1C Green Card
Manager/executive transfer path - no PERM needed.
Steps: L-1A status → I-140 EB-1C → Priority Date → I-485 Adjustment
H-1B to EB-1A
Self-petition path for individuals with extraordinary ability.
Steps: Build evidence → I-140 self-petition → Priority Date → I-485 Adjustment