In September 2023, the U.S. Visa Bulletin showed minimal changes compared to the previous month. The Final Action Dates and Filing Dates charts remained broadly stable. In the employment-based categories, EB-1 saw no changes — many countries, including India and China, held onto prior cutoffs.EB-2, EB-4, and EB-5 had slight adjustments, but most country cutoffs remained constant…

The U.S. Department of State has released its August 2023 Visa Bulletin, guiding those waiting to file or finalize their green card applications. For family-based categories, August uses the Dates for Filing chart, while employment-based categories follow the Final Action Dates. In family categories, most cut-off dates remained steady across F-1, F-2A, F-2B, F-3, and F-4; notably, F-2A continues to show no wait time…

In July 2023’s Visa Bulletin, the U.S. Department of State significantly retrogressed the EB-3 category for India from June’s June 15, 2012, to January 1, 2009, and similarly pushed back EB-3 dates for other countries, including Mexico and the Philippines. The bulletin directs applicants in all family-sponsored visa categories to follow the Dates for Filing chart….

In June 2022, the Visa Bulletin outlines both Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing across family-sponsored and employment-based visa preferences, indicating when applicants may submit their applications or expect action on them. The Bulletin also addresses country-specific per-country limits and how oversubscription affects visa availability…

In May 2023’s Visa Bulletin, the U.S. Department of State released updated final-action and filing dates, along with new notes about possible retrogression in EB-1 and EB-2 categories. The bulletin highlights visa availability (or lack thereof) for employment categories such as EB-2, EB-3, EB-5, and explains that USCIS will require applicants in family-sponsored categories…

In April 2023, the U.S. Department of State’s Visa Bulletin included notable movements and retrogressions across employment-based (EB) and family-sponsored visa categories. Applicants in all family preference categories were instructed to use the Dates for Filing chart, while those in employment preference categories had to follow the Final Action Dates chart.

The March 2023 Visa Bulletin introduced several significant changes across both family-sponsored and employment-based immigration categories. In the family-based categories, the F2A (spouses and minor children of lawful permanent residents) remained current, while the F2B (unmarried adult children of lawful permanent residents) saw a slight advancement…

February 2023 Visa Bulletin, highlighting priority dates and category movements. Additionally, it offers a comprehensive overview of the H-1B Cap Season for fiscal year 2024, covering the registration process, eligibility criteria, and strategic considerations for both employers and prospective applicants…

The January 2023 U.S. Visa Bulletin provides essential updates for green card applicants, detailing the availability of immigrant numbers for the month. It includes information on “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” guiding applicants on when to submit necessary documents to the National Visa Center…

The December 2022 U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin introduced several notable changes in both employment-based and family-sponsored green card categories. For employment-based categories, the “Dates for Filing” table was applied, and USCIS estimated an annual limit of 197,000 green cards for Fiscal Year 2023, influenced by unused family-based green cards from the previous year.

The U.S. Department of State’s Visa Bulletin for November 2022 provides crucial information regarding the availability of immigrant visa numbers for that month. It outlines both the “Final Action Dates” and the “Dates for Filing Applications,” which guide applicants on when they can submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.