Question 1

How long does it take to get a green card from India?

Accepted Answer

Due to per-country annual limits, applicants born in India in the EB-2 and EB-3 employment categories face wait times that can exceed 50-100 years under current backlogs. The priority date system means those who filed years ago are still waiting.

Question 2

What is a priority date for a green card?

Accepted Answer

Your priority date is the date USCIS received your immigrant petition (Form I-140) or your labor certification was filed. Your green card can only be approved once your priority date becomes current in the monthly Visa Bulletin.

Question 3

How do I check the green card visa bulletin?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of State releases a monthly Visa Bulletin that shows which priority dates are current for each preference category and country of birth. You can find it at travel.state.gov.

Question 4

Can I work in the US while waiting for my green card?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you have an approved I-140 petition and are in an employment-based category, you can file for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advance Parole once you are in the adjustment of status phase, typically when a visa number is available.

Question 5

What is the difference between the Final Action Date and the Date for Filing?

Accepted Answer

The Final Action Date is when USCIS can approve your case and issue the green card. The Date for Filing is an earlier date when you may be allowed to file your adjustment of status application and apply for work authorization, even before your case can be finalized.

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