USCIS has announced a significant update for EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) applicants from the Rest of World (ROW) as of March 2026. The latest Visa Bulletin indicates that the Dates for Filing chart is now current, allowing eligible applicants with an approved or pending I-140 to file their I-485, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), and Advance Parole simultaneously this month.
Key Details:
- Filing eligibility is available for ROW nationals outside of China and India with NIW approvals or pending petitions.
- The Final Action Dates chart is currently set at October 15, 2024, for ROW EB-2 applicants, meaning immediate green card approval is not guaranteed.
- This opportunity arises from additional visa availability and slower consular processing, though retrogression may occur later in FY2026 if demand increases.
- Professionals planning to self-petition without employer sponsorship or PERM should also consider acting now.
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