Green Card Tracker based on Official USCIS I-485 Data
Instructions
The green card tracker is designed to show your place in line for a green card. It relies on official USCIS I-485 inventory to calculate the number of applicants ahead of you. It is thus as accurate as the underlying government data, released quarterly (every three months or so) by USCIS.
If your I-485 is still pending, use this tool to figure out the total number of Adjustment of Status (green card) cases from your country, in the same employment-based category, but having an earlier priority date (PD).
To check your position in the green card queue, select your I-485 information and click "Track I-485":
- Chargeability:
This is usually your country of origin or birth. There are five choices based on the Visa Bulletin: China (mainland), India, Mexico, Philippines, and "the Rest of the World (ROW)" for all other countries and regions. - EB Preference:
This is the preference category of your immigrant petition (I-140). EB1 means employment-based first preference, EB2 second preference, etc. - Priority Date (PD):
This is the date your labor certification (LC) was filed, or I-140 was filed if LC was not required. From the pop-up calendar, select Month, Year, then Day. You must select a date for the PD value to take effect.
Note that although USCIS generally operates on a first in first out (FIFO) basis, there are many factors affecting case processing. So it is normal to see fluctuations in the order of applications being adjudicated. For example, you may still see pending cases ahead of you even if your I-485 has been approved.
Answers to common questions, such as "Is your green card tracker accurate?" or "When will you update the tracker?" can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
We intend to further develop this tool and eventually use it to predict when a particular green card application might be approved. We are working on algorithms based on the I-485 inventory, visa bulletin movement, country-specific approval volume, and other statistical data. We will add this functionality as soon as we determine that it actually adds value.
In the mean time, you can come up with your own estimate based on all the information currently available. You are also welcome to contact us with ideas or questions.
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