Recent data on EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) processing times indicates a median approval duration of 270 days, with 80% of applicants experiencing wait times up to 669 days. This analysis, shared by a Reddit user from the r/EB2_NIW community, highlights the variability in processing times, including outliers that extend beyond 1000 days.
Key Details:
- Median processing time: 270 days
- 80th percentile processing time: 669 days
- 67% of applicants should receive feedback by day 457
- Notable outlier: one applicant received approval in just 6 days, while another faced a 1047-day wait due to complications including RFE and appeal
The findings suggest that while many applicants may experience relatively standard processing times, others could face significant delays, impacting their immigration plans. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: r/EB2_NIW