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Calculate the cost of employment-based green card (permanent residency) including EB-1, EB-2 NIW, EB-2 PERM, and EB-3 categories for 2025.
Employment-Based Green Card Categories
EB-1: Priority Workers
- • EB-1A: Extraordinary Ability (self-petition)
- • EB-1B: Outstanding Researchers
- • EB-1C: Multinational Managers
- • No PERM required, fastest processing
EB-2 & EB-3
- • EB-2 NIW: National Interest Waiver (self-petition)
- • EB-2: Advanced Degree (PERM required)
- • EB-3: Skilled Workers (PERM required)
- • Longer backlogs for India/China
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EB-1A: Extraordinary Ability
Self-petition for individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics
Self-petitioned (no employer required)
Cost Breakdown
Government Fees (USCIS 2025)
I-140 Immigrant Petition$715
I-485 Adjustment of Status$1,440
Asylum Program Fee$300
Biometrics Fee$85
Total Government Fees$2,540
Legal Fees (Estimated)
Attorney Fees - EB-1A (standard)$15,000
Total Legal Fees$15,000
Medical Exam Fees
Civil Surgeon Medical Exam (I-693)$400
Total Medical Fees$400
Total Estimated Cost
For EB-1A: Extraordinary Ability
$17,940
Processing Timeline
I-140 Processing
6-12 months
Visa Wait Time (ROW)
Current (no wait)
EB-1A: Extraordinary Ability Requirements
Must demonstrate extraordinary ability through sustained national or international acclaim. Meet 3 of 10 criteria:
- Receipt of nationally/internationally recognized prizes or awards
- Membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
- Published material about you in professional/major publications
- Judging the work of others in your field
- Original contributions of major significance
- Authorship of scholarly articles
- Display of work at artistic exhibitions
- Leading or critical role in distinguished organizations
- High salary compared to others in field
- Commercial success in performing arts
Important Considerations
- • Backlog Warning: India/China-born EB-2/EB-3 applicants face 10+ year waits. Consider EB-1 if eligible.
- • Self-Petition Options: EB-1A and EB-2 NIW don't require employer sponsorship.
- • Concurrent Filing: Only possible when visa numbers are current for your category/country.
- • I-485 Benefits: Once filed, you can get EAD (work permit) and Advance Parole (travel document).
- • Priority Date: Your "place in line" is established when I-140 is filed (or PERM for EB-2/EB-3).