USCIS will allow non-Indian and non-Chinese applicants with a pending EB-2 NIW I-140 petition to file their I-485 applications starting in March 2026. This change is due to the EB-2 Rest of World category becoming ‘current’ in the March 2026 Visa Bulletin, allowing for I-485 filings based on I-140 receipts or concurrent filings.
Key Details:
- Effective Date: March 2026
- Eligibility: Non-Indian and non-Chinese applicants with pending EB-2 NIW I-140 petitions
- Filing Options: Applicants can file I-485 with I-140 receipt or concurrently with I-140
- Approval Rates: Current approval rates for EB-2 NIW cases are below 50% compared to approximately 90% in late 2022.
This change offers a new opportunity for eligible immigrants, but applicants must weigh the risks of filing I-485 without an approved I-140. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Robert Webber