Guide
Green Card Waiting Time Guide
Use category, chargeability, priority date, and center pace together to build a more disciplined waiting-time estimate.
Core inputs
Category and chargeability drive visa-number timing; receipt date and center pace shape processing-time expectations.
How to stay current
Refresh estimate assumptions monthly to reflect bulletin movement and policy context.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an official USCIS prediction?
No. It is an unofficial estimate framework for planning and emotional clarity.
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