USCIS reports that the EB-1 visa category for India remains backlogged until March 2022, with over 6,600 cases pending. Following the January Visa Bulletin, predictions indicate a potential movement of 3 to 6 months if there is a spillover of more than 10,000 visas from family-based categories in FY2026.
Key Details:
- Current backlog: Over 6,600 EB-1 cases for India.
- Expected movement: 3 to 6 months, contingent on spillover.
- Conservative estimate: 7,300 approvals leading to modest Q3 advance.
- Bull case scenario: Up to 20,000 spillover could bring approvals current by December 2022.
The complexities of EB-1C multinational transfers and EB-2/3 porting add to the situation, with high demand leading to over 300 filings per month, which may cause further retrogression. Stakeholders are advised to file I-140 petitions for premium processing and prepare I-485 documents for concurrent filing. Global firms are encouraged to assess their talent pipelines in India and individuals should secure priority dates promptly as spillover opportunities may diminish quickly.
This situation significantly impacts Indian immigrants seeking EB-1 visas, highlighting the urgency for timely action in filing applications. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: EB1A