<div class="vt" data-vt-cat="immigrant-visas" data-vt-code="EB-4"> <div class="vt-crumbs"><nav class="vt-wrap" aria-label="Breadcrumb"><a href="/">Home</a><span>›</span><a href="/immigrant-visas">Immigrate</a><span>›</span><span>EB-4</span></nav></div> <section class="vt-dhead"><div class="vt-wrap"> <div class="vt-badges"><span>Immigrant</span><span>Special immigrant</span><span>Annual cap</span><span>Form I-360</span></div> <h1><span>EB-4</span> Certain Special Immigrants</h1> <p class="vt-lede">Fourth-preference green card for special immigrants such as religious workers, Special Immigrant Juveniles, certain broadcasters, retired international-organization employees and others.</p> <div class="vt-dmeta"><span>Last reviewed <strong>Oct 1, 2026</strong></span><span>Sources: USCIS · Department of State</span><a href="/corrections?page=/visa/eb-4">Report an error</a></div> </div></section> <section class="vt-dbody"> <nav class="vt-jump" aria-label="On this page"><a href="#overview">Overview</a><a href="#qualify">Who qualifies</a><a href="#duration">Duration</a><a href="#fees">Fees</a><a href="#processing">Processing</a><a href="#steps">Steps</a><a href="#documents">Documents</a><a href="#dependents">Dependents</a><a href="#greencard">After arrival</a><a href="#related">Related</a><a href="#faq">FAQ</a><a href="#sources">Sources</a><a href="#changes">Changes</a></nav> <nav class="vt-toc" aria-label="On this page"><div class="h">On this page</div><ul><li><a href="#overview">Overview</a></li><li><a href="#qualify">Who qualifies</a></li><li><a href="#duration">Duration & extensions</a></li><li><a href="#fees">Fees</a></li><li><a href="#processing">Processing time</a></li><li><a href="#steps">Application steps</a></li><li><a href="#documents">Required documents</a></li><li><a href="#dependents">Dependents & family</a></li><li><a href="#greencard">After you arrive</a></li><li><a href="#related">Related visas</a></li><li><a href="#faq">Common questions</a></li><li><a href="#sources">Official sources</a></li><li><a href="#changes">Recent changes</a></li></ul></nav> <article class="vt-art"> <div class="vt-glance"><h2>At a glance</h2><dl><div><dt>Result</dt><dd>Permanent residence (green card)</dd></div><div><dt>Annual numbers</dt><dd><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2027/visa-bulletin-for-october-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">7.1%</a> of the employment-based limit</dd></div><div><dt>Petition</dt><dd>Form I-360 — <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$515</a> (some groups $0)</dd></div><div><dt>Labor certification</dt><dd>Not required</dd></div><div><dt>Final action date (all countries)</dt><dd><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2027/visa-bulletin-for-october-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dec 15, 2022</a></dd></div><div><dt>Non-minister religious workers</dt><dd><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2027/visa-bulletin-for-october-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Authorized through Dec 11, 2026</a></dd></div></dl></div> <div class="vt-callout"><strong>Non-minister religious worker category expires December 11, 2026.</strong> H.R. 6500, signed September 2, 2026, extended the EB-4 Certain Religious Workers (SR) category only through December 11, 2026 (<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2027/visa-bulletin-for-october-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visa Bulletin, October 2026</a>). Unless Congress extends it again, non-minister religious workers cannot immigrate under EB-4 after that date.</div> <h2 id="overview" class="s">Overview</h2> <p class="b">EB-4 covers a list of “special immigrants” defined by Congress. USCIS lists religious workers, Special Immigrant Juveniles, certain broadcasters, retired G-4 international-organization and NATO-6 civilian employees and their families, certain U.S. government employees abroad, members of the U.S. armed forces, Panama Canal employees, certain physicians licensed and practicing by January 9, 1978, and certain S nonimmigrant informants (<a href="https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-fourth-preference-eb-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS EB-4</a>).</p> <p class="b">Most subgroups use Form I-360, filed either by the person or by a sponsoring organization; no labor certification is needed.</p> <p class="b">EB-4 receives 7.1% of the employment-based limit (<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2027/visa-bulletin-for-october-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visa Bulletin</a>). In October 2026 the final action date for all countries is December 15, 2022, so most EB-4 applicants wait for a visa number after approval.</p> <h2 id="qualify" class="s">Who qualifies</h2> <h3 class="s">Common EB-4 subgroups</h3> <ul class="b"><li>Religious workers, including the Certain Religious Workers (SR) category, which Congress authorizes for limited periods (currently through December 11, 2026).</li><li>Special Immigrant Juveniles: young people in the United States who have a qualifying state juvenile court order.</li><li>Retired G-4 international organization employees and NATO-6 civilian employees, and their family members.</li><li>Certain current and former U.S. government employees abroad, U.S. armed forces members, and certain broadcasters.</li><li>Panama Canal company or Canal Zone government employees; physicians licensed and practicing in a U.S. state as of January 9, 1978; certain S nonimmigrants.</li></ul> <h3 class="s">Separate programs</h3> <ul class="b"><li>Iraqi and Afghan special immigrant visas follow their own rules; see the SIV page.</li></ul> <h2 id="duration" class="s">Duration & extensions</h2> <table class="vt-kv"><tbody><tr><th scope="row">Green card</th><td>10-year card, renewable</td></tr><tr><th scope="row">Conditional period</th><td>None</td></tr><tr><th scope="row">Naturalization</th><td>Generally after 5 years as a permanent resident (<a href="https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/citizenship-and-naturalization" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS</a>)</td></tr></tbody></table> <h2 id="fees" class="s">Fees</h2> <p class="vt-feesintro">Government fees for an EB-4 case, as published on October 1, 2026:</p> <div class="vt-scroll"><table class="vt-fees"><thead><tr><th>Fee</th><th class="amt">Amount</th><th>Who pays</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody> <tr><td>Form I-360 filing fee</td><td class="amt">$515</td><td>Petitioner</td><td>General filing, including religious workers. <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055" target="_blank" rel="noopener">G-1055</a></td></tr> <tr><td>Form I-360 — Special Immigrant Juvenile</td><td class="amt">$0 + $250</td><td>Petitioner</td><td>No filing fee, but a separate $250 fee under Pub. L. 119-21 applies. <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055" target="_blank" rel="noopener">G-1055</a></td></tr> <tr><td>Form I-360 — Iraqi/Afghan translators and employees; U.S. armed forces (INA 101(a)(27)(K))</td><td class="amt">$0</td><td>—</td><td><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055" target="_blank" rel="noopener">G-1055</a></td></tr> <tr><td>Form I-485 (adjustment of status, age 14+)</td><td class="amt">$1,440 paper / $1,390 online</td><td>Each applicant</td><td>Applicants under 14 filing with a parent: $950 paper / $900 online. <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055" target="_blank" rel="noopener">G-1055</a></td></tr> <tr><td>Immigrant visa processing fee (I-360 / special immigrant)</td><td class="amt">$205</td><td>Each applicant</td><td>Consular processing. <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State Dept fees</a></td></tr> <tr><td>USCIS Immigrant Fee</td><td class="amt">$235</td><td>Each immigrant visa holder</td><td>Paid after the immigrant visa is issued, to produce the green card. <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055" target="_blank" rel="noopener">G-1055</a></td></tr> </tbody></table></div> <p class="vt-foot">Fees change; confirm on the <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS Fee Schedule</a> and the State Department’s <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visa fee page</a> before paying. A biometrics fee is not listed separately for these forms in G-1055. Premium processing is not designated for Form I-360.</p> <h2 id="processing" class="s">Processing time</h2> <dl class="vt-cards"><div><dt>Final action date (Oct 2026)</dt><dd>Dec 15, 2022</dd><dd class="n">All countries, EB-4 and religious workers (<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2027/visa-bulletin-for-october-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visa Bulletin</a>)</dd></div><div><dt>Dates for Filing (Oct 2026)</dt><dd>Jan 1, 2025</dd><dd class="n">Used by USCIS this month for EB I-485s (<a href="https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-priority-dates/adjustment-of-status-filing-charts-from-the-visa-bulletin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS</a>)</dd></div></dl> <p class="b">I-360 processing times vary by category; check <a href="https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS processing times</a>.</p> <h2 id="steps" class="s">Application steps</h2> <ol class="vt-steps"><li><span class="num">1</span><div><div class="tt">Confirm the subgroup</div><div class="tx">Identify the EB-4 category and its specific evidence requirements on <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-fourth-preference-eb-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS</a>.</div></div></li><li><span class="num">2</span><div><div class="tt">File Form I-360</div><div class="tx">The person or sponsoring organization files Form I-360 with the fee (or fee exemption).</div></div></li><li><span class="num">3</span><div><div class="tt">Wait for a visa number</div><div class="tx">Compare the priority date with the EB-4 cutoff in the <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2027/visa-bulletin-for-october-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visa Bulletin</a>.</div></div></li><li><span class="num">4</span><div><div class="tt">Adjust status or consular process</div><div class="tx">File Form I-485 in the United States or apply for an immigrant visa abroad.</div></div></li><li><span class="num">5</span><div><div class="tt">Green card</div><div class="tx">After biometrics and any interview, the green card is issued.</div></div></li></ol> <h2 id="documents" class="s">Required documents</h2> <div class="vt-docs"><div><h3>Typical evidence</h3><ul><li><span>Religious workers: documentation from the sponsoring religious organization and of the worker’s religious role</span></li><li><span>Special Immigrant Juveniles: the state juvenile court order and related findings</span></li><li><span>Other subgroups: employment or service records required by that category</span></li><li><span>Passport and civil documents</span></li></ul></div></div> <h2 id="dependents" class="s">Dependents & family</h2> <p class="b">Spouses and children of preference immigrants are entitled to the same status and order of consideration when accompanying or following to join (<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2027/visa-bulletin-for-october-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">INA 203(d), per the Visa Bulletin</a>). Eligibility of derivatives can differ by EB-4 subgroup.</p> <h2 id="greencard" class="s">After you arrive</h2> <p class="b">EB-4 leads directly to permanent residence:</p> <div class="vt-gsteps"><div><div class="k">Step 1</div><div class="tt">Receive the green card</div><div class="tx">Consular immigrants pay the $235 USCIS Immigrant Fee unless exempt (e.g., Iraqi and Afghan special immigrants).</div></div><div><div class="k">Step 2</div><div class="tt">Naturalize</div><div class="tx">Most permanent residents may apply after 5 years (<a href="https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/citizenship-and-naturalization" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS</a>).</div></div></div> <p class="b">Since May 21, 2026, <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0199-AdjustmentOfStatusAndDiscretion-20260521.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS policy memo PM-602-0199</a> tells officers to treat adjustment of status as extraordinary, discretionary relief. It recognizes dual-intent nonimmigrant categories (such as H-1B and L-1) as an exception, but states that holding dual-intent status is not by itself enough for a favorable decision. Nationals of countries covered by <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/suspension-of-visa-issuance-to-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Proclamations 10949 and 10998</a> face a suspension of immigrant visa issuance (with limited exceptions); a separate <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/immigrant-visa-processing-updates-for-nationalities-at-high-risk-of-public-benefits-usage.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">75-country immigrant visa pause</a> that began January 21, 2026 ended on August 21, 2026 under a court order.</p> <h2 id="related" class="s">Related visas</h2> <div class="vt-rel"><a href="/visa/r-1"><div class="c">R-1</div><div class="n">Temporary religious worker</div><div class="tx">Nonimmigrant status often held before an EB-4 religious-worker petition.</div></a><a href="/visa/siv"><div class="c">SIV</div><div class="n">Special immigrant visas (Iraq/Afghanistan)</div><div class="tx">Separate special immigrant programs.</div></a><a href="/visa/g"><div class="c">G</div><div class="n">International organization employees</div><div class="tx">Retired G-4 employees may qualify for EB-4.</div></a><a href="/visa/nato"><div class="c">NATO</div><div class="n">NATO personnel</div><div class="tx">Retired NATO-6 civilians may qualify for EB-4.</div></a><a href="/visa/s"><div class="c">S</div><div class="n">Witness or informant</div><div class="tx">S nonimmigrants have an EB-4 path.</div></a></div> <h2 id="faq" class="s">Common questions</h2> <div class="vt-faq"><details><summary>Which form is used for EB-4?</summary><p>Most subgroups use Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant; the general fee is $515 (<a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055" target="_blank" rel="noopener">G-1055</a>).</p></details><details><summary>Does the religious worker category expire?</summary><p>The Certain Religious Workers (SR) category is authorized only through December 11, 2026 under H.R. 6500, signed September 2, 2026 (<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2027/visa-bulletin-for-october-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visa Bulletin</a>).</p></details><details><summary>Is there a wait?</summary><p>Yes. In October 2026 the EB-4 final action date is December 15, 2022 for every country (<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2027/visa-bulletin-for-october-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visa Bulletin</a>).</p></details></div> <h2 id="sources" class="s">Official sources</h2> <ul class="vt-src"><li><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-fourth-preference-eb-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>USCIS</strong> · Employment-Based Immigration: Fourth Preference EB-4</span><span>uscis.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>USCIS</strong> · Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/01/26)</span><span>uscis.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2027/visa-bulletin-for-october-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>Department of State</strong> · Visa Bulletin for October 2026</span><span>travel.state.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-priority-dates/adjustment-of-status-filing-charts-from-the-visa-bulletin" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>USCIS</strong> · Adjustment of Status Filing Charts from the Visa Bulletin</span><span>uscis.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>Department of State</strong> · Fees for Visa Services</span><span>travel.state.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0199-AdjustmentOfStatusAndDiscretion-20260521.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>USCIS</strong> · PM-602-0199: Adjustment of Status Is a Matter of Discretion (May 21, 2026)</span><span>uscis.gov ↗</span></a></li></ul> <h2 id="changes" class="s">Recent changes</h2> <ul class="vt-chg"><li><span class="d">Sep 18, 2026</span><div class="x"><strong>New Form I-485 edition required.</strong> USCIS rejects the 01/20/25 edition of Form I-485 if postmarked or electronically submitted on or after September 18, 2026; only the 09/18/26 edition is accepted, with no grace period. <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-publish-new-edition-of-form-i-485-older-editions-will-be-rejected-starting-sept-18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Sep 18, 2026</span><div class="x"><strong>2022 public charge rule rescinded.</strong> A DHS final rule (91 FR 45324) rescinding the 2022 public charge regulations took effect September 18, 2026. It applies to applications for admission made, and adjustment applications postmarked or electronically submitted, on or after that date; USCIS lists employment-based categories among those subject to the public charge ground. <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/20/2026-14539/public-charge-ground-of-inadmissibility" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Sep 2, 2026</span><div class="x"><strong>Non-minister religious worker category extended to December 11, 2026.</strong> H.R. 6500, signed September 2, 2026, extends the EB-4 Certain Religious Workers (SR) category through December 11, 2026, as reported in the October 2026 Visa Bulletin. <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2027/visa-bulletin-for-october-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Aug 24, 2026</span><div class="x"><strong>Court enjoins USCIS adjudication holds for nationals of 39 countries.</strong> In Red Eagle Law, L.C. v. Edlow (N.D. Cal.), the court enjoined PM-602-0192 and PM-602-0194 for a certified class of citizens or natives of the countries listed in Proclamations 10949 or 10998 (or the Palestinian Authority) and ordered USCIS to adjudicate their applications in the normal course. USCIS says it will follow the order pending further judicial review. <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/recent-court-order-on-hold-policies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Aug 21, 2026</span><div class="x"><strong>Immigrant visa pause for 75 nationalities ends.</strong> Under the court’s order in CLINIC et al. v. Rubio et al., the January 2026 pause of immigrant visa issuance to nationals of 75 countries is no longer in effect as of August 21, 2026. <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/immigrant-visa-processing-updates-for-nationalities-at-high-risk-of-public-benefits-usage.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Jun 5, 2026</span><div class="x"><strong>Court vacates USCIS benefit-hold memos agency-wide.</strong> In Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island v. USCIS (D.R.I.), the court vacated PM-602-0192, PM-602-0194 and PA 2025-26, which had put on hold benefit requests (including adjustment of status) from nationals of the countries listed in Proclamations 10949 and 10998. Final judgment was entered June 11, 2026, and USCIS says the vacatur applies agency-wide. <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/court-order-on-hold-policies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">May 21, 2026</span><div class="x"><strong>PM-602-0199: adjustment of status treated as “extraordinary” discretionary relief.</strong> USCIS policy memo directs officers to weigh that adjustment of status is an act of administrative grace not meant to replace consular processing. It acknowledges exceptions for dual-intent nonimmigrant categories, but says dual-intent status alone does not warrant a favorable exercise of discretion. <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0199-AdjustmentOfStatusAndDiscretion-20260521.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Jan 21, 2026</span><div class="x"><strong>Immigrant visa issuance paused for nationals of 75 countries.</strong> The Department of State paused immigrant visa issuance to nationals of 75 countries while reviewing public-charge screening. The pause ended August 21, 2026 under a court order. <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/immigrant-visa-processing-updates-for-nationalities-at-high-risk-of-public-benefits-usage.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Jan 1, 2026</span><div class="x"><strong>Proclamation 10998 entry restrictions take effect.</strong> Proclamation 10998 (signed December 16, 2025) took effect January 1, 2026, fully suspending visas, including all immigrant visas, for nationals of 19 countries plus Palestinian Authority travel documents, and suspending all immigrant visas for nationals of 20 more countries (for 19 of them, also B, F, M and J visas), subject to listed exceptions. <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/suspension-of-visa-issuance-to-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Jun 4, 2025</span><div class="x"><strong>Proclamation 10949 restricts entry from listed countries.</strong> Presidential Proclamation 10949 suspended visa issuance, including immigrant visas, for nationals of designated countries; it was later expanded by Proclamation 10998. <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/suspension-of-visa-issuance-to-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li></ul> <div class="vt-disc">This page is general reference material compiled from the official sources above and is not legal advice. Eligibility depends on individual facts; rules and fees change, so confirm with the agency before you file. VisaTypes.com is not affiliated with USCIS, the Department of State or any government agency. 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