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Green Card Timeline Estimator

Step-by-step estimate for your pathway — combining 2026 USCIS processing averages with current Visa Bulletin backlog.

Country of birth

Green card pathway

Employment-based
Investor
Family

Estimated end-to-end time

3.7 yr – 5.8 yr
Venue: Adjustment of Status (inside US)
Process steps
  1. 1
    Dhanasar 3-prong brief
    2 mo – 4 mo
  2. 2
    I-140 NIW USCIS adjudication
    5 mo – 1.0 yr
  3. 3
    Final Action Date wait (if backlog)
    2.3 yr – 3.0 yr
  4. 4
    I-485 Adjustment of Status
    10 mo – 1.5 yr
Notes
  • Self-petition: no employer needed. If EB-2 Brazil is backlogged, the wait step activates.

Want to map your path?

Every case has variables (age, education, family). Talk to the Pinho Law team to scope your plan. WhatsApp (407) 385-4144.

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Indicative — combines 2026 USCIS processing averages + April 2026 Visa Bulletin. Real cases vary by service center, workload, and profile. Consult an attorney.