Is the EB-4 green card subject to annual limits and priority dates?

Like other preference categories, EB-4 is subject to numerical limits set each year, and at times the category can have a backlog so that not everyone with an approved petition can immediately move forward. Your priority date establishes your place in line, and you complete the process only when that date is current.

Applicants should monitor the monthly Visa Bulletin to track availability for EB-4 generally and for any specific set-asides that apply. Some EB-4 subgroups have additional time limits, such as the sunset date for certain religious workers, which makes staying aware of both visa availability and program deadlines especially important.