That depends on the type of case and where your case is being processed. If your case is with USCIS you can check processing times here . You can identify the service center at the bottom of your receipt notice. You can identify your local field office here with your ZIP code. If your case is with NVC, you can check current time frames here.

Our legal team strongly recommends not traveling abroad while a change of status is pending (F-1 to H-1B, H-4 to F-1, etc.) If you’ve filed an adjustment of status (I-485), our attorneys recommend maintaining your non-immigrant status underneath your adjustment so you can continue to travel abroad freely. If you do not maintain a non-immigrant status while your adjustment is pending, you must wait for Advance Parole (I-131) approval before travelling abroad.

There are a few options for different types of work visas; a lot depends on the employee’s qualifications, the type of position, and the intent of the employee to later apply for permanent residence (green card). Head over to our Temporary Work Visas page to explore some different options.

EB-5 investors must invest $800,000 in targeted employment areas (TEA) or $1,050,000 in non-TEA.