H1B to Green Card Roadmap 2026

Step-by-step H1B to green card roadmap for EB-2 PERM, EB-1A, and EB-2 NIW paths. Includes country-specific wait times for India and all other countries.

What This Tool Shows You

EB-2 PERM path: PERM (18–24 mo) → I-140 (6–12 mo) → Priority date wait
EB-1A extraordinary ability: self-petition, no PERM, currently available for India
EB-2 NIW national interest waiver: self-petition, no PERM, current for India
India EB-2 PERM: estimated 80–100+ year wait due to per-country limits
File I-140 as early as possible — priority date is established at I-140 filing

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