Free Immigration Tools & Calculators

How to use these immigration calculators

These tools cover the most common calculations in US immigration - from filing fee totals and I-864 income thresholds to priority date wait time projections and physical presence day counts. Each calculator uses current USCIS fee schedules, Federal Poverty Guidelines, and Visa Bulletin data. Always verify critical immigration decisions with a licensed immigration attorney - these tools are for informational purposes only.

Green card priority dates and wait times

The priority date wait time tool uses historical Visa Bulletin movement rates by preference category and country of birth to project how long an applicant may wait before their priority date becomes current. India and China EB-2 and EB-3 backlogs are measured in decades - the tool shows the compounding effect of annual numerical limits and demand. The I-864 affidavit of support calculator applies the current 125% Federal Poverty Guideline threshold to a sponsor's household size and shows whether a joint sponsor is needed. USCIS and the State Department's National Visa Center both use the priority date and preference category system to manage the queue.

Work visas and employer compliance

The H-1B lottery selection probability tool models registration odds based on recent selection rates and the wage-level-based selection system in effect since FY2021. Employers sponsoring H-1B workers must also meet LCA wage obligations and maintain a public access file - the LCA compliance checklist walks through the documentation requirements. The I-9 retention calculator shows the correct retention period for each employee's I-9 form, which is the longer of three years from the date of hire or one year from the date employment ends. Legal technology platforms automate much of this compliance tracking for large employers. The employer's total immigration cost calculator adds attorney fees, USCIS filing fees, and premium processing to show the true cost of sponsoring a worker.

Naturalization and citizenship

The naturalization eligibility checker applies the statutory requirements - continuous residence, physical presence, good moral character, and English and civics test readiness - and flags any gaps. The physical presence day counter calculates exact days of US presence from travel history, distinguishing between the continuous residence requirement and the physical presence requirement, which trips many applicants who travel frequently. Certified translation of foreign-language documents is required for all USCIS filings - the document translation cost estimator covers typical translation fees for passports, birth certificates, and court records. Federal immigration courts and USCIS both require certified interpreters for non-English-speaking applicants at interviews and hearings.