USCIS data indicates that the EB-2 category for India is progressing faster than expected, with significant implications for pending applications. As of January 2026, the pending inventory for EB-2 India shows a notable decrease in cases, particularly after November 2014, suggesting a quicker processing timeline than previously anticipated.
Key Details:
- Pending EB-2 ROW cases for 2023: 16,527
- Pending cases for 2024 (Jan-Jun): 12,197; (Jul-Oct): 637
- No pending cases for 2025, aligning with DOL PERM processing times
- EB-2 ROW became Current in April 2026, while EB-2 India has approximately 7,604 pending cases between July and November 2014
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Source: r/EB2