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I-140 approved in 4 months at Nebraska — here's my full timeline

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Priority Date: Jan 2024. I-140 filed: Oct 2025. I-140 approved: Feb 2026. Here is the detailed breakdown...

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mkim_eb31mo ago

Mid-size firm, about 50 employees. Used Fragomen as the immigration firm. Very organized.

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sofia_eb3w1mo ago

Congrats on the approval! What category did you file under — skilled worker or professional?

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david_k_imm1mo ago

Agreed! The chart view makes trend analysis so much easier.

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alex_gc20251mo ago

Congrats! Did you do regular or premium processing?

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mkim_eb31mo ago

Regular processing and still got it in 4 months? That is really fast!

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mkim_eb31mo ago

Professional (requires bachelor's degree). My job needed a BS in Computer Science.

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david_k_imm1mo ago

My I-140 at Texas took 7 months regular. Filed March 2025, approved October 2025. Premium would have been worth it in hindsight.

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omar_gc1mo ago

This gives me hope. Filed mine at Nebraska in December. Fingers crossed for a quick approval!

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mkim_eb31mo ago

Congrats again! Nebraska seems to be the way to go if you have a choice.

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jenny_w1mo ago

Mine was Nebraska. Filed in August 2024, I-140 took 5 months, then I-485 took about 10 months.

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kevin_eb3_tx1mo ago

Did your employer use a large law firm? I've heard that can affect processing speed.

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priya_eb31mo ago

That's amazing for regular processing. Texas is still taking 6-8 months from what I've heard.

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james_h1b2gc1mo ago

From receipt date. USCIS has 45 business days to make a decision on premium I-140s.

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tom_waiting1mo ago

My I-140 has been pending at Nebraska for 6 months now. No RFE, no update. Starting to worry.

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jenny_w1mo ago

Thanks Jenny. I checked and it is still within range. Will wait another month before inquiring.

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mkim_eb31mo ago

Regular processing. Filed in October 2025, approved February 2026. My lawyer said Nebraska is averaging 3-5 months right now.

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mkim_eb31mo ago

Happy to share more details if anyone has questions! Nebraska has been processing faster lately.

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sunita_usa1mo ago

For premium processing, is the 45-day clock from filing date or receipt date?

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yuki_visa1mo ago

Good to know about the 2-year validity. I will schedule my medical closer to the filing date.

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james_h1b2gc1mo ago

Business days, not calendar days? That is an important distinction. Thanks!

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jessica_gc1mo ago

Will bring 5 years just in case. Better to have it and not need it.

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jenny_w1mo ago

Tom, 6 months is still within normal range. Check the USCIS processing times page. You can submit an inquiry if it's outside the posted range.

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