The EB-2 National Interest Waiver lets qualified professionals self-petition for a green card without a job offer or PERM labor certification. Based on Matter of Dhanasar (2016). USCIS updated NIW guidance January 2025. Filing fee: $800. Processing: 6-12 months standard, 15 business days premium. [...]
Adjustment of status (I-485): stay in the US, get EAD in 3-7 months, 12-22 months total. Consular processing: must be abroad, ~$1,500 cheaper, 6-18 months, no US work auth during process. Consular denials cannot be appealed. Complete 2026 comparison guide. [...]
USCIS returned to mandatory in-person green card interviews in 2026, ending most interview waivers. Interviews last 15-45 minutes. Many field offices now separate spouses and interview them individually in marriage cases. Complete preparation guide. [...]
File Form I-751 within the 90-day window before your 2-year conditional green card expires. Processing: 28-32 months in 2026. USCIS extends your status 48 months via I-797 receipt. Complete guide including joint filing, waivers, and interview preparation. [...]
Green card renewal costs $415 online or $465 by mail in 2026. Processing takes about 11 months. USCIS extends your status 24 months via I-797 receipt. File Form I-90 up to 6 months before expiration. Complete 2026 guide. [...]
Form I-485 lets eligible immigrants apply for a green card without leaving the US. Fee: $1,440. Employment-based: 9–16 months. 72% of employment-based cases qualify for interview waiver. Full 2026 guide. [...]
