NIW绿卡排期，三十年的事实和真相：为什么符合条件就应该尽早申请 NIW Green Card Backlog — 30 Years of Facts and Truth: Why You Should File as Early as You Qualify
一句话核心总结（TL;DR）：过去三十年里，中国大陆出生申请人的EB-2/NIW国家利益豁免绿卡排期从来没有超过五年。排期会涨、会停、也会前进，但不能把当前数字简单做线性外推就预测"八年十年"——决定排期的不是一个参数，而是很多参数同时变化（I-140批准率下降、背景调查通过率降低、PERM和亲属移民空出更多名额等）。NIW最重要的价值之一是先取得Priority Date（优先日）——你今天早拿到一年Priority Date，几年以后可能就是早一年进入I-485或移民签证流程。一份批准的NIW I-140还能为H-1B六年后延期、H-4配偶EAD工卡提供基础，且不需要特定雇主支持、换工作或离开美国不会"清零"。排期越长，对已经符合条件的人来说，反而越说明Priority Date有价值——不要等到"完美"才开始。
TL;DR (English): Over the past 30 years, the EB-2/NIW green card backlog for China-born applicants has never exceeded five years. Predictions of "8–10 year waits" are based on simplistic linear extrapolation that ignores multiple variables (declining I-140 approval rates, stricter background checks, PERM/family-based visa spillover, etc.). NIW's most important value is securing a Priority Date early — one year earlier today could mean one year earlier into I-485 or consular processing down the road. An approved NIW I-140 also supports H-1B extensions beyond six years, H-4 EAD eligibility, and requires no employer sponsor. Changing jobs or leaving the U.S. does not reset your Priority Date. The longer the backlog, the more valuable it is to start early — don't wait for "perfection."
新未名律所创始合伙人在美国生活已经三十年——1996年北大化学系本科毕业后来美留学，四年后开始办NIW，当时既没有博士学位也没有硕士学位，只有两篇刚发表的论文、引用不多、没有审稿经历。来到美国五年后NIW I-140获批，七年后通过NIW拿到绿卡。此后在NIH做博士后、在乔治城法学院取得J.D.法学博士学位，在新未名律所为上万中国留学生和专业人士取得了美国绿卡。
The founding partner of New Weiming Law Group has lived in the United States for 30 years — arriving in 1996 after graduating from Peking University's chemistry department. He began the NIW process four years later, with no doctoral or master's degree, only two recently published papers with few citations and no peer-review experience. His NIW I-140 was approved five years after arrival; he received his green card via NIW seven years after arrival. He subsequently completed a postdoc at NIH and earned a J.D. from Georgetown Law, and has since helped tens of thousands of Chinese students and professionals obtain U.S. green cards through New Weiming Law Group.
以下由靠谱华人移民律师团队基于三十年亲历和代理经验，深度解析NIW绿卡排期的事实真相、Priority Date的战略价值，以及为什么符合条件就应该尽早申请。新未名律所立足美国首都华盛顿地区，服务大华府DMV地区、马里兰(Maryland)和弗吉尼亚(Virginia)及全美华人、留学生、博士后及高科技/科研人员。
Below, our experienced immigration attorneys analyze the truth about the NIW green card backlog, the strategic value of the Priority Date, and why qualified applicants should file as early as possible — based on 30 years of firsthand experience and case representation. New Weiming Law Group is based in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, serving the DMV region, Maryland, and Virginia, as well as Chinese nationals, international students, postdoctoral researchers, and STEM professionals nationwide.
1. NIW排期会不会变成八年十年？为什么不能线性外推？
Will the NIW Backlog Reach 8–10 Years? Why Linear Extrapolation Fails
NIW现在表A排期约五年，表B排期约三年零九个月。过去三十年里，中国大陆出生申请人的EB-2/NIW排期一直在这个范围：有时候前进快、没有排期或排期很短；有时候前进慢，但从来没有超过五年。
The current NIW Chart A backlog is approximately five years, and Chart B is approximately three years and nine months. Over the past 30 years, the EB-2/NIW backlog for China-born applicants has always stayed within this range — sometimes advancing quickly with little or no backlog, sometimes slowing down, but never exceeding five years.
💡 早在1998年，就有人在网上预测"申请NIW的人数增加了，以后排期要八年"。二十多年过去了，中国申请人的NIW排期一直是三四年、四五年，有时候更短。但一直有人危言耸听。
As early as 1998, people predicted online that "NIW applicant numbers are increasing — the backlog will reach eight years." Over two decades later, the China-born NIW backlog has consistently stayed at 3–5 years, sometimes shorter. Yet alarmist predictions persist.
为什么不能线性外推？因为决定排期的不是一个参数，而是很多参数同时变化。不能只看一年提交了多少份I-140、已经有多少批准。
Why can't you simply extrapolate linearly? Because the backlog is determined not by one variable, but by many variables changing simultaneously. You cannot look only at how many I-140s were filed or approved in a given year.
📊 影响排期的多重变量 / Multiple Variables Affecting the Backlog
- I-140批准率下降——申请增加不等于批准同比例增加，很多条件不足的案件被拒
I-140 approval rates are declining — more filings ≠ proportionally more approvals; many weak cases are denied - I-140批准后能经过背景调查拿到绿卡的比例也降低
The percentage of approved I-140s that actually result in green cards (after background checks) is also decreasing - 能出国出境的人数减少——一些潜在申请人无法启动或完成流程
Fewer people are able to leave their home countries — some potential applicants cannot initiate or complete the process - 一些申请人后续继续办EB-1A或其他类别申请，从EB-2队列移走
Some applicants later file EB-1A or other categories, moving out of the EB-2 queue - 一些人中途改变主意
Some applicants change plans entirely - 因为美国政府的政策，PERM职业移民绿卡空出更多名额
Due to U.S. government policies, PERM employment-based green cards are freeing up additional visa numbers - 亲属移民也空出更多名额，可能溢出到职业移民类别
Family-based immigration is also freeing up visa numbers, which may spill over to employment-based categories
⚖️ 性价比对比：EB-5投资移民要花费近百万美元，现在"隐形排期"预估已经五六年以上，还有那么多人想申请。NIW的花费不到EB-5投资移民的一个零头，比百万美元投资一年的正常利息收益还要少得多，性价比很高，十分值得。过去三十年的经验说明，排期会涨、会停、也会前进。就像投资美国股市，耐心会带来巨大回报。
Cost-benefit comparison: EB-5 investor immigration costs nearly $1 million, with an estimated "hidden backlog" of 5–6+ years, yet many still apply. NIW costs a tiny fraction of EB-5 — less than the normal annual interest on a $1 million investment — making it highly cost-effective. Thirty years of experience show that the backlog rises, pauses, and advances. Like investing in the U.S. stock market, patience brings significant returns.
2. NIW最重要的价值之一：先取得Priority Date（优先日）
NIW's Most Important Value: Securing a Priority Date Early
办职业移民，有一个比"排期多长"更重要的问题："我什么时候能够先开始排队？"NIW的Priority Date，就是USCIS收到I-140的日期。如果你今天已经具备合理的NIW申请条件，却决定"等几年以后条件更强，直接办EB-1A"——三年以后，你的背景条件可能真的更强了。但你失去了什么？三年的Priority Date。
In employment-based immigration, there is a question more important than "how long is the backlog": "When can I start standing in line?" Your NIW Priority Date is the date USCIS receives your I-140. If you already have reasonable NIW qualifications today but decide to "wait a few years until my profile is stronger, then file EB-1A directly" — three years later, your credentials may indeed be stronger. But what did you lose? Three years of Priority Date.
🔑 Priority Date Retention 策略实例 / Priority Date Retention Strategy Example
如果2026年先提交并批准NIW，到2029年背景增强后再申请EB-1A，符合priority-date retention规则时，新EB-1A可以使用此前较早的Priority Date，而不是从2029年重新开始。这就是为什么我们一直强调：先办NIW，不一定是在走慢路。很多时候，是在提前计时。
If you file and get NIW approved in 2026, then file EB-1A in 2029 when your profile is stronger, under applicable priority-date retention rules, the new EB-1A may use the earlier 2026 Priority Date rather than starting over from 2029. Filing NIW first doesn't mean taking the slow lane — it often means starting the clock early.
3. NIW和EB-1A不是二选一，而是可以互相帮助
NIW and EB-1A Are Not Either/Or — They Complement Each Other
有人认为："我的目标是EB-1A，为什么还要花时间办NIW？"这个思路把职业移民想得太简单了。两类申请解决的问题不同：EB-1A的优势之一，是类别排期通常更有利；NIW的优势之一，是很多申请人可以更早达到合理的申请条件。
Some say: "My goal is EB-1A — why bother with NIW?" This oversimplifies employment-based immigration. The two categories solve different problems: EB-1A's advantage is typically a more favorable backlog; NIW's advantage is that many applicants can meet reasonable filing criteria earlier.
📊 2026年10月Visa Bulletin表B对比（中国大陆出生）
FY2026 October Visa Bulletin Chart B (China-Born)
| 类别 / Category | 表B日期 / Chart B Date |
|---|---|
| EB-1 | 2024年7月1日 / July 1, 2024 |
| EB-2 (含NIW / incl. NIW) | 2023年1月1日 / Jan 1, 2023 |
| 差距 / Gap | 约一年半 / Approx. 1.5 years |
NIW当然仍然比EB-1慢，但已经不是一种"EB-1马上到、NIW遥遥无期"的简单关系。
NIW is still slower than EB-1, but it is no longer a simple "EB-1 is imminent, NIW is hopeless" scenario.
💡 实用路线：能办NIW时先办NIW → 取得较早Priority Date → 继续积累成果 → 条件增强以后再办EB-1A。如果现在两种类别都有不错的基础，也可以考虑NIW和EB-1A同时或前后申请。多一份批准的I-140，就多一个Priority Date、一个移民类别和一套后续选择，而不是简单的"重复投资"。
Practical roadmap: File NIW when you qualify → lock in an early Priority Date → continue building your record → file EB-1A later when your profile is stronger. If you have a reasonable basis for both categories now, consider filing NIW and EB-1A simultaneously or in sequence. Each approved I-140 adds a Priority Date, a category, and a set of options — not merely "duplicate investment."
4. NIW I-140批准了但排期没到，是不是"白批"？
Is an Approved NIW I-140 "Useless" Before the Priority Date Is Current?
这是很多人最大的误区。有人说："NIW I-140批准有什么用？又不能马上拿绿卡。"实际上，一份批准的I-140在等待绿卡过程中，本身可以产生非常实际的价值。
This is the biggest misconception. Some say: "What's the point of an approved NIW I-140 if I can't get my green card immediately?" In reality, an approved I-140 generates significant practical value during the waiting period.
价值一：为H-1B六年后延期提供重要基础
Benefit 1: Enables H-1B Extensions Beyond the 6-Year Cap
H-1B通常有六年的基本期限。但在符合法律条件时，如果申请人已经有批准的I-140、因为移民签证名额等原因不能完成绿卡，可以依据AC21相关规则申请超过六年上限的H-1B延期。所以NIW解决的不只是"什么时候拿绿卡"，还可能提前解决另一个现实问题："H-1B六年以后怎么办？"
H-1B has a standard six-year maximum. However, under AC21 rules, if an applicant has an approved I-140 and cannot complete the green card process due to visa number unavailability, they may apply for H-1B extensions beyond the six-year cap. NIW thus solves not just "when will I get my green card?" but also a critical near-term problem: "What happens after my H-1B's six years are up?"
价值二：符合条件的H-4配偶可以申请EAD工卡
Benefit 2: Qualifying H-4 Spouses Can Apply for EAD Work Authorization
如果H-1B主申请人是已经批准I-140的受益人，H-4配偶能申请EAD工卡，直接改变一个家庭的工作和收入安排。主申请人继续H-1B工作，配偶取得H-4 EAD后也可以工作，而不一定非要自己再去依赖H-1B抽签。当然，H-4 EAD需要单独申请，并不是NIW一批准就自动取得。
If the H-1B principal has an approved I-140, the H-4 spouse may apply for an EAD, fundamentally changing the family's employment and income situation. The principal continues on H-1B while the spouse can work with H-4 EAD — without depending on the H-1B lottery. Note: H-4 EAD requires a separate application and is not automatic upon NIW approval.
5. NIW不需要特定雇主支持——换工作、创业甚至暂时离开美国都不会"清零"
NIW Requires No Employer Sponsor — Job Changes, Startups, Even Leaving the U.S. Won't Reset Your Priority Date
NIW的全称是National Interest Waiver。与传统PERM职业移民的重要区别之一是：符合条件的人可以self-petition（自我申请），不需要一家特定雇主作为I-140 petitioner。
NIW stands for National Interest Waiver. A key difference from traditional PERM labor certification is that qualified individuals can self-petition — no specific employer is needed as the I-140 petitioner.
🔄 NIW的职业自由度 / NIW's Career Flexibility
- 今天在大学做博士后 → 明年去初创公司 → 以后去大公司 → 再以后创业
Today: university postdoc → next year: startup → later: large corporation → eventually: start your own business - 或者暂时离开美国去中国、欧洲、新加坡工作
Or temporarily leave the U.S. to work in China, Europe, or Singapore - 单纯换雇主或者离开美国，不会因此让已经批准的NIW I-140和Priority Date"清零"
Simply changing employers or leaving the U.S. will not "reset" your approved NIW I-140 or Priority Date
💡 对年轻人尤其重要：二十几岁、三十几岁，谁能保证自己十年以后还在今天这家公司？绿卡规划不能只考虑今天的工作，也要考虑五年、十年以后你想拥有什么选择。申请人可能在美国提交NIW、取得批准以后到其他国家工作，等Priority Date接近或排到，再根据届时情况选择在美国提交I-485或通过领事程序（Consular Processing）办理移民签证。
Especially important for young professionals: In your 20s or 30s, who can guarantee you'll still be at the same company in 10 years? Green card planning must consider not just today's job, but what options you want 5–10 years from now. An applicant can file NIW in the U.S., get it approved, work abroad, and when the Priority Date approaches, choose to file I-485 in the U.S. or pursue consular processing for an immigrant visa.
6. 排期四到五年，是应该等还是应该尽早开始？
With a 4–5 Year Backlog, Should You Wait or Start Now?
🏃 两种选择的对比 / Two Choices Compared
| 申请人 / Applicant | 选择 / Choice | 四年后的状态 / Status After 4 Years |
|---|---|---|
| 甲 / A | "四年太久了，我先不办" "4 years is too long — I'll wait" |
如果那时候才开始，等待才刚刚开始 If filing then, the wait has only just begun |
| 乙 / B | "既然要四年，那我今天先开始" "Since it takes 4 years, I'll start today" |
已经排了四年，排期接近或已到 Has waited 4 years — Priority Date nearly or already current |
🎯 排期越长，并不是越应该拖延；对已经符合条件的人来说，反而越说明Priority Date有价值。这和排队买东西一样——队伍有十个人，你嫌长不去排；一个小时以后回来，队伍变成十二个人。你并没有因为"不排队"节省一个小时，只是把自己的位置让给了别人。
The longer the backlog, the more valuable an early Priority Date becomes — not the more reason to delay. It's like a queue at a store: there are 10 people in line, you think it's too long and walk away. An hour later, there are 12 people in line. You didn't save an hour by not queuing — you just gave your spot to someone else.
7. 申请NIW的人很多，是不是竞争更激烈、更难批准了？
More NIW Filings — Does That Mean It's Harder to Get Approved?
近年来NIW申请量增加是事实。但新未名律所在为申请人评估过程中看到的另一个事实是：申请增加，不等于高质量申请同比例增加。随着申请人数增加，很多条件不足的案件进入系统，EB-1A和NIW审批趋严。
The increase in NIW filing volume is a fact. But another fact New Weiming Law Group sees in practice is that more filings ≠ proportionally more high-quality filings. As applicant numbers grow, many weak cases enter the system, and EB-1A and NIW adjudication standards are tightening.
📋 今天办NIW的重点不是数字——而是案件定位和论证质量
Today's NIW Focus: Case Positioning and Argumentation Quality, Not Just Numbers
不能只问"我有多少篇论文""我有多少引用""别人五篇文章批准了，我六篇是不是一定批准"。更重要的是：
- 你的专业工作是什么？Proposed Endeavor是什么？
- 为什么具有National Importance？
- 你过去的教育、研究、工作、成果和影响，怎样证明你well positioned继续推进这项工作？
- 为什么从整体上看，免除job offer和labor certification要求符合美国国家利益？
Don't just ask "How many papers do I have?" or "How many citations?" The real questions are: What is your Proposed Endeavor? Why does it have National Importance? How does your education, research, and track record prove you are well positioned to advance this work? And why does waiving the job offer and labor certification requirement serve the national interest?
同样的背景，不同的案件定位、论证结构和证据组织，可能产生完全不同的效果。这也是为什么选择有经验的靠谱华人移民律师来准备NIW申请至关重要。
With the same background, different case positioning, argumentation structure, and evidence organization can produce entirely different outcomes. This is why choosing an experienced, reliable immigration attorney for NIW preparation is critical.
8. 亲身经历：不要等到"完美"才开始
Personal Experience: Don't Wait for "Perfection" to Start
📌 当年申请NIW时的条件 / Credentials at Time of NIW Filing
- 没有博士学位 / No doctoral degree
- 没有硕士学位 / No master's degree
- 两篇论文刚发表 / Two recently published papers
- 引用很少 / Very few citations
- 没有审稿经历 / No peer-review experience
- 当时也有排期（后来NIW批准后有一段时间没有排期）
There was a backlog at the time (which later cleared for a period after NIW approval)
如果按照今天网上一些人的标准，大概应该继续等："等毕业""等十篇文章""等一百次引用""等审稿""等工作稳定""等排期变短"。结果可能一等就是很多年。
By some of today's online standards, the advice would have been: "Wait until graduation." "Wait for 10 papers." "Wait for 100 citations." "Wait for peer review." "Wait for job stability." "Wait for a shorter backlog." The result could easily have been years of unnecessary delay.
💡 后来得到的最大教训是：早知道可以这样办，应该更早开始。这并不是说条件越弱越应该申请，也不是说每一个学生都符合NIW。相反，NIW首先必须满足法律要求，案件是否值得提交需要根据个人背景具体分析。但是，不要因为自己还没有达到想象中的"完美简历"，或者因为网上有人预测未来八年十年的排期，就连评估都不去做。NIW最宝贵的东西之一，就是给符合条件的人一个机会：先把时间占下来。
The biggest lesson learned: "If I had known this was possible, I should have started even earlier." This doesn't mean everyone should file with weak credentials, or that every student qualifies for NIW. NIW must meet legal requirements, and whether a case is worth filing depends on individual analysis. But don't let the absence of a "perfect resume" or online predictions of 8–10 year backlogs stop you from even getting an evaluation. NIW's greatest gift to qualified applicants is the opportunity to start the clock now.
9. 绿卡规划不要猜哪条路最后"赢"——什么是"路径冗余备份"策略？
Don't Bet on One Path — What Is the "Redundancy Backup" Green Card Strategy?
要有长期规划。不是"NIW还是EB-1A，只能选一个"，而是：现在能建立什么基础？将来还能增加什么路径？
Think long-term. It's not "NIW or EB-1A — pick one." It's: What foundation can I build now? What pathways can I add later?
🔗 一份批准的NIW，未来可能与以下路径形成组合
An Approved NIW Can Combine With These Pathways
- EB-1A 杰出人才 / Extraordinary Ability
- H-1B 延期（超过六年上限）/ Extension Beyond 6-Year Cap
- H-4 EAD 配偶工卡 / Spouse Work Authorization
- O-1 杰出能力签证 / Extraordinary Ability Visa
- PERM 职业移民 / Labor Certification
- I-485 身份调整 / Adjustment of Status
这种思路是"路径冗余备份"：如果只有一条路，一旦遇到RFE、拒绝、工作变化或者排期变化，选择比较少；如果已经有NIW，再增加EB-1A或其他符合条件的移民路径，就有更大的调整空间。
This approach is "pathway redundancy": if you have only one route, an RFE, denial, job change, or backlog shift leaves you with few options. With an NIW already in hand, adding EB-1A or other qualifying pathways gives you much greater flexibility.
与其问："NIW现在排期几年，还值不值得办？"
Instead of asking: "How many years is the NIW backlog — is it still worth filing?"
不如问："如果我现在已经具备合理的NIW条件，为什么要主动放弃一个今天就可以取得Priority Date、增加职业自由度、帮助长期身份规划、将来还能与EB-1A配合的机会？"
Ask instead: "If I already meet reasonable NIW criteria, why would I voluntarily give up an opportunity to secure a Priority Date today, increase career flexibility, support long-term status planning, and complement a future EB-1A filing?"
对于很多符合条件的申请人，NIW值得办理。尤其是年轻申请人。能早一年建立Priority Date，就不要无缘无故晚一年。绿卡可能需要几年，但几年时间本来也会过去。区别只是：几年以后，你已经排在队伍前面；还是几年以后，你才想起来应该开始排队。
For many qualified applicants, NIW is worth filing — especially young professionals. If you can establish a Priority Date one year earlier, don't delay for no reason. A green card may take years, but those years will pass regardless. The only question is: will you already be near the front of the line in a few years, or will you only then realize you should have started queuing?
新未名律所长期办理NIW国家利益豁免、EB-1A杰出人才、EB-1B杰出教授/研究人员、EB-1C跨国高管、EB-2/3 PERM职业移民、I-140/I-485全流程、H-1B、O-1、L-1签证、F-1身份维护、J-1豁免、H-4 EAD、AC21换工作、Priority Date优先日策略、RFE应对、领事程序（Consular Processing）、Dual Intent双重意图规划以及各类美国移民和工作身份申请。我们的案例记录涵盖大量人才类移民申请和批准经验，也包括学生阶段、没有博士学位、论文引用较少、转专业、转行业以及后来增加EB-1A等不同情况。如果你不确定自己的背景是否已经适合NIW，可以先做专业评估，再决定现在申请、继续积累条件，还是NIW与EB-1A两手准备。欢迎联系我们获取免费评估（Free Evaluation）。新未名律所在美国首都华盛顿地区、大华府DMV地区、马里兰(Maryland)和弗吉尼亚(Virginia)为华人、留学生、博士后及高科技/科研人员提供全方位移民法律服务。
New Weiming Law Group has extensive experience handling NIW National Interest Waiver, EB-1A Extraordinary Ability, EB-1B Outstanding Professor/Researcher, EB-1C Multinational Manager, EB-2/3 PERM labor certification, I-140/I-485 processing, H-1B, O-1, L-1 visas, F-1 status maintenance, J-1 waiver, H-4 EAD, AC21 job portability, Priority Date strategy, RFE responses, Consular Processing, Dual Intent planning, and all categories of U.S. immigration and work authorization. Our case records include talent-based immigration approvals across diverse situations — including filings at the student stage, without a doctoral degree, with limited citations, career changes, and later addition of EB-1A. If you are unsure whether your background is ready for NIW, start with a professional evaluation. Contact us for a Free Evaluation. New Weiming Law Group serves the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, DMV region, Maryland, and Virginia, providing comprehensive immigration legal services for Chinese nationals, international students, postdocs, and STEM professionals.
关于新未名律所 / About New Weiming Law Group
新未名律所（New Weiming Law Group）成立于2009年，立足美国首都华盛顿地区，服务大华府DMV地区、马里兰(Maryland)和弗吉尼亚(Virginia)及全美的华人、留学生、博士后及高科技/科研人员。
律所精英合伙人团队均拥有美国顶级法学院法学博士（J.D.）学位，及名校理工科博士（Ph.D.）学位和多年科研经验。结合体系内美国移民律师协会（AILA）成员的专业视野与超过17年的风控博弈及一线护航经历，提供免费评估 Free Evaluation。
Our partners hold J.D. degrees from leading U.S. law schools as well as Ph.D. degrees and years of STEM research experience. Combining the professional perspective of AILA members with more than 17 years of front-line immigration risk management, we provide a Free Evaluation.
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免责声明 / Disclaimer：本文仅为一般性法律信息介绍，不针对任何个人案件构成法律意见，也不构成对审批或案件结果的保证。NIW国家利益豁免的适用需要结合申请人的具体教育背景、研究领域、专业成就、proposed endeavor、national importance论证以及well-positioned证据进行个案分析。绿卡排期（Visa Bulletin）由美国国务院每月公布，可能随时变化，过往排期走势不保证未来结果。Priority Date retention规则、H-1B延期规则、H-4 EAD资格等均受现行法律和政策约束，可能随时变化。请咨询合格的美国移民律师。This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice for any specific case. NIW eligibility requires case-specific analysis of the applicant's education, research field, professional achievements, proposed endeavor, national importance, and well-positioned evidence. Visa Bulletin dates are published monthly by the Department of State and may change; past backlog trends do not guarantee future outcomes. Priority Date retention, H-1B extension beyond 6 years, and H-4 EAD eligibility are subject to current law and policy and may change. Consult a qualified immigration attorney for individual assessment.
