If you’re eligible for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) green card, the clock is ticking.
The annual cap for EB-2 green cards is about to be maxed out, and once that happens, the window will close until the next fiscal year.
What’s Happening?
According to the U.S. State Department:
“The issuance total in this category is rapidly approaching the annual limit for FY-2025, necessitating this slowdown of issuance rates. It is likely the annual limit will be reached sometime in August, if not sooner. If that happens, the category will be made unavailable immediately, and no further green card numbers will be issued.”
That means the EB-2 category is already in retrogression, and full unavailability is next.
Why This Matters
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Even if you qualify, waiting could cost you months—or even years.
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Getting your petition filed now is the only way to secure your place in line.
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Once the cap is reached, no new EB-2 green card numbers will be issued until the next fiscal year.
The Bottom Line
If you’ve been considering the EB-2 NIW, delaying your application could mean losing your chance this year.
Act now while green card numbers are still available. Do not assume “later” will still be an option.
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