1. If you want to file a new I-485 application
Since USCIS chose Dates for Filing chart for the purpose of filing I-485 in November, your priority date must be earlier than dates listed in the chart below for you to be eligible for filing an I-485 based on your 140 category and your country of birth:
| Underlying I-140 petition | ROW (countries other than China or India) | China – mainland born | India |
| EB1A/EB1B | Current | 08/01/2022 | 07/01/2019 |
2. When your pending I-485 can be approved or your pending IVP can be scheduled for an interview or be approved
Your priority date must be earlier than dates listed below for your pending I-485 to be eligible for final approval; or for your pending IVP to be scheduled for an interview or final approval.
| Underlying I-140 petition | ROW (countries other than China or India) | China – mainland born | India |
| EB1A/EB1B | Current | 02/15/2022 | 01/01/2017 |