What Does Delaying Your Green Card Actually Cost You?
This calculator estimates what's at risk if you don't have an approved NIW I-140 today. A closed consular path means higher exposure, not lower. Your country's situation determines how much career value you are currently carrying unprotected.
Shown as a range, outcomes depend on your employer, family situation, and whether policy changes
Estimates are illustrative ranges, not guarantees. Individual outcomes vary significantly. Not legal or financial advice.
Country policy data last verified: 2026-05-26. Sources: PP 10998 (Jan 1, 2026) · State Dept immigrant visa pause (Jan 21, 2026) · USCIS EB Visa Bulletin (May 2026). Policy changes frequently, verify current status at travel.state.gov.