Timeline

Tentative Timeline For EB-3 Process

For applicant who already holds any legal visa status in the USA

Green Card through Adjustment of Status Journey

*The timeline may fluctuate depending on audit activities, requests for evidence (RFE), or U.S. government policy changes. Certain changes could prolong the process, while others may expedite it.
Month - 1
Typically requires 9 months
Labor Certification (ETA 9089) Filed
Month - 9
Labor Certification (ETA 9089 Approved)
Month - 10
Form I-140 Filed

Premium processing requires 2 weeks

Month - 11
Form I-140 Approved
Form I-131 Filed
Form I-765 Filed
Form I-485 Filed
Month - 13
Typically requires 4 months
Biometric Appointment
Month - 17
Typically requires 2 months
Form I-765 Approved
Form I-131 Approved
Month - 19
Employee Starts Working for the Sponsor
Month - 23
I-485 AoS Interview Scheduled
I-693 Mandatory Medical Examination
Month - 25
I-485 AoS Interview at USCIS
Month - 27
Congratulations! Your permanent
residence application is approved!
Green Card Received
For applicant who is applying from outside of the USA

Green Card through Consular Processing Journey

*The timeline may fluctuate depending on audit activities, requests for evidence (RFE), or U.S. government policy changes. Certain changes could prolong the process, while others may expedite it.
Month - 1
Typically requires 9 months
Labor Certification (ETA 9089) Filed
Month - 9
Labor Certification (ETA 9089 Approved)
Month - 10
Premium processing requires 2 weeks
Form I-140 Filed
Month - 11
Form I-140 Approved
Month - 12
Typically requires 16 months
DS-260 Filed at the US Embassy
Month - 28
Typically requires 2 months
IVP Interview Scheduled at the US Embassy
Month - 30
Interview at the US Embassy
Month - 31
Visa Issued and Traveling to the USA
Month - 32
Employee Starts Working for the Sponsor
Month - 33
Congratulations! You are all set!
Green Card Received

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