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Uscis Green Card Calculator Calculate Priority Date Visa Bulletin

Reviewed by Calculator Editorial Team

This calculator helps you determine your USCIS green card priority date and check visa bulletin availability. Understanding these dates is crucial for your immigration process, as they determine your eligibility for green card processing.

How to Use This Calculator

To use this calculator effectively:

  1. Enter your receipt number from your approved Form I-140 petition
  2. Select your immigrant category from the dropdown menu
  3. Click "Calculate Priority Date" to see your priority date
  4. Check the visa bulletin to see if your priority date is current

Important Note

This calculator provides an estimate. For official information, always check the latest USCIS visa bulletin and consult with an immigration attorney.

Priority Date Calculation

Your priority date is calculated based on:

  • The date your Form I-140 was filed with USCIS
  • Your immigrant category (e.g., EB-1, EB-2, EB-3)
  • Any adjustments made to your priority date

Formula Used

Priority Date = Filing Date + Category-Specific Waiting Time

For EB-1 applicants: Priority Date = Filing Date + 15 days

For EB-2 applicants: Priority Date = Filing Date + 30 days

For EB-3 applicants: Priority Date = Filing Date + 60 days

Visa Bulletin Check

The visa bulletin shows the current cutoff dates for each immigrant category. Your priority date must be current (equal to or earlier than the cutoff date) to be eligible for green card processing.

To check the visa bulletin:

  1. Visit the official USCIS visa bulletin page
  2. Select your immigrant category
  3. Compare your priority date with the cutoff date

If your priority date is current, you may be eligible to file Form I-485 to adjust your status to permanent residency.

Example Calculation

Let's say you filed Form I-140 on January 15, 2023, and you're in the EB-2 category:

  1. Filing Date: January 15, 2023
  2. Category: EB-2 (30-day waiting period)
  3. Priority Date = January 15, 2023 + 30 days = February 14, 2023

If the EB-2 cutoff date in the visa bulletin is February 15, 2023, your priority date is current and you may be eligible for green card processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a priority date?

A priority date is the date when your immigrant visa petition was filed with USCIS. It determines your position in the visa lottery.

How often is the visa bulletin updated?

The visa bulletin is typically updated monthly, but it can be updated more frequently during periods of high demand.

Can my priority date be changed?

Yes, your priority date can be changed if USCIS adjusts it due to processing delays or other factors.