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Green Card Roadmap

What happens after PERM is approved?

See the full path to your Green Card — PERM, I-140, Priority Date wait and I-485 — personalized by employment category and country of birth, using live USCIS and Department of State data.

Estimated total time
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From PERM filing to Green Card, assuming no RFI / audit and the Visa Bulletin moves at its current pace. Real timelines vary.

  1. Step 1PERM filed by employer

    16 months avg

    DOL processes by submission month, then alphabetically by sponsor. Average processing time: 479 days. Track yours.

  2. Step 2I-140 filed at USCIS

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    Employer must file within 180 days of PERM approval. Premium processing (~$2,805) cuts decision to 15 business days. See I-140 times.

  3. Step 3Priority Date wait (Visa Bulletin)

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    Check the latest Visa Bulletin for your category and country.

  4. Step 4I-485 filed and approved → Green Card

    8 months avg

    Adjustment of Status filed in the US (or consular processing abroad). EAD and Advance Parole usually arrive in 3–6 months, letting you work and travel while waiting.