Form I-140 receipt dates for a case inquiry, by category (USCIS)
USCIS update published October 19, 2026; recorded October 27, 2026.
| Category | Processing time | Receipt date for a case inquiry |
|---|
| Extraordinary ability (E11) | 32.5–35.5 months | November 21, 2023 |
| Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver (NIW) | 30–33 months | February 4, 2024 |
| Multinational executive or manager (E13) | 27.5–29.5 months | May 16, 2024 |
| Schedule A Nurses | 25.5–26.5 months | August 15, 2024 |
| Outstanding professor or researcher (E12) | 15–18.5 months | April 24, 2025 |
| Unskilled worker (EW3) | 9–15 months | August 4, 2025 |
| Skilled worker or professional (E31; E32) | 4–8 months | March 8, 2026 |
| Advanced degree or exceptional ability (E21) | 3–6.5 months | April 15, 2026 |
Source: official USCIS data, compiled and archived by greencardline.
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