How long does it take to get the EB-1A visa approved?
(Please notice that: Starting from 2023, EB1A will be scheduled and slowed down. )
There are two types of EB-1A green card applications: those filed in the United States and those filed outside the United States.
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Adjustment of Status
If the EB-1A petitioner is in the U.S. and is converting from another visa status (e.g., H1b, O1, L1, etc.) to green card status, the petition will need to be filed on Form I-140 and Form I-485. The results of the I-140 phase of the petition may be expedited and will be known within 30 days, while the 485 phase of the petition can result in a green card in 10-20 months. Total estimated time: 24 months.
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Consular Processing
If the EB-1A petition is filed outside the U.S., the petition needs to be filed on Form I-140 and Form DS-260. Same as above, at the Form I-140 stage, you can choose to expedite the processing, and the result will be known within 30 days. 140 approval needs to apply for an interview at the embassy. The waiting time for an interview is about 6-12 months.