For example, at the time of this manuals writing the current wait time for adult. The dates in the visa bulletin represent the earliest priority date that will be processed during the month the visa bulletin. The dos expects that the cutoff date for this category, which is september 8, 20 for all countries of chargeability except mexico in the november 20 visa bulletin, will hold at that date for the foreseeable future. However, unfortunately, the f2a category for spouses of lawful permanent residents will retrogress from being current to a priority date of september 8, 20 in october 20. Using the state department visa bulletin to make an estimate of. State department visa bulletin may 2020 shusterman law.
It shows which green card applications can move forward, based on i petition dates. The employment based categories have not changed much since the september 20 bulletin. United states department of state bureau of consular. Visa bulletin, the cutoff date for allocation of non regional center eb5 visa numbers for investors from mainland china is january 8, 2014. We receive instant updates and are able to comment and analyze each visa bulletin promptly upon its issuance. Any questions regarding a cutoff date for a specific month can often be confirmed by consulting an official copy of the visa bulletin, available upon request from the visa office. October 20 visa bulletin is the first bulletin for the fiscal year 2014. In the september 20 visa bulletin, the eb3 cutoff date advanced to july 1, 2010 for all chargeability areas, china, and mexico.
Dos will post two charts per visa preference category in the dos visa bulletin. According to the latest familybased immigration visa bulletin, for the month of october 20, the f2a category is not current anymore for nationals all over the world cutoff date is september 8, 20, for nationals all over the world, except mexican nationals, who have a cutoff date of september 1, 20. Demand data for november 20 visa bulletin has been released. Use the visa bulletin charts below to determine when to file your adjustment of status application. United states department of state bureau of consular affairs visa bulletin number 60 volume ix washington, d. We have compiled here everything you need to know about interpreting the monthly visa bulletin, including whether it even applies to your immigration application. In eb2 category, the cutoff dates remain unchanged on august 8, 2008 for chinese mainland nationals while the cutoff dates move forward from.
November 20 visa bulletin has been officially released valid from november 1 to november 30 only. Immigrant visa processing changes slight movement in eb3. Latest uscis procedural changes add delays and uncertainty to. Additionally, in july 2015, the administration issued its report on modernizing and streamlining our legal immigration system for the 21st century pdf. The second visa bulletin for the fiscal year 2014 has been released by the us department of state. There is an important matter related to the potential approval of the application for adjustment of status to permanent residence form i485, commonly referred to as.
Shown below are the visa bulletin cutoff dates for the last 12 months from today. The dos uses the visa bulletin to publish information about current immigrant visa. Employment third preference other workers category. This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during september. The department of state released the latest visa bulletin for september 20 on august, 20.
This category, that is meant for the immediate relatives such as the spouses and children of green card holders. Under this bulletin, the familybased, second preference a fb2a category retrogresses in october, while the employment based eb categories are largely stagnant. Section 203e of the nicaraguan and central american relief act nacara passed by congress in november 1997, as amended by section 1e of pub. The monthly visa bulletin issued by the department of state is one of the most closely watched and anticipated government communications in the immigration community. This f2a category is meant for the immediate relatives of. Beginning with the october 2015 state department visa bulletin additional information appears pertaining to when an intending immigrant may file an application for adjustment of status. The us department of state has released the visa bulletin for august 20. Visa bulletins help the beneficiaries of immigrant visa petitions to determine when their priority dates will become current. This is specifically relevant to those for whom a visa number is not immediately available. Customs bulletin and decisions provides a weekly compilation of decisions, rulings, regulations, notices, and abstracts concerning customs and related matters of the u. When to file your adjustment of status application. Is pd of september 20 in category f2b due to file now in. Final action dates and dates for filing applications.
A f2b beneficiary with a priority date prior to the listed date in the uscis september 2018 visa bulletin can file the form i485 if the applicant is in lawful status in the u. As such, many eb3 individuals with 2008, 2009, and 2010 priority dates were eligible to file i485 applications for the first time. Final action dates and dates for filing applications, indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the national visa center. This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during november for. A089 047 352 san diego, ca a089 047 353 a089 047 354 a089 047 355. Find your visa type in the first column on the left of the appropriate chart familysponsored or employmentbased. The following september 20 visa bulletin was released by u. As a service to the trade community, cbp maintains an electronic archive of customs bulletin and decisions.
Our clients benefit from our visa bulletin efforts by knowing as early in advance as possible about the potential. The date that you have mentioned is the september 2018 date for f2b beneficiaries that are not from mexico or the philippines. This visa bulletin contains good news for the spouses and children of green card holders who belong to the f2a family preference category. The state department visa bulletin february 2020 shows backlogs in getting green cards in both the family and the employmentbased categories. F2a family preference category that is current will have a cutoff date starting 1st october 20. The may visa bulletin indicates that the eb2 category will continue to remain current for these individuals through may 20. Uscis, in coordination with department of state dos, is revising the procedures for determining visa availability for applicants waiting to file for employmentbased or. For the month of august 20, the eb1 category is still current for nationals all over the world. Application final action dates dates when visas may finally be issued. If in doubt, please contact our office to determine your eligibility for early. The year of entitlement for all applicants registered for the dv20 program ends as of september 30, 20.
Similarly, spouses and children accompanying or following to join dv20 principals are only entitled to derivative dv status until september 30, 20. Department of states visa bulletin, which posts the wait times for visas within the preference categories. For example, the september 20 visa bulletin will contain advance. Updated visa bulletin for october 2015 revised september 25, 2015. Dv visa availability through the very end of fy 20 cannot be taken for granted. Department of state dos visa bulletin for october 20 is the first visa bulletin for fiscal year 2014 fy14. Operation of the numerical control process pdf explains how immigrant visas subject to. Dv visa availability through the very end of fy20 cannot be taken for granted. The realities and implications of chinese eb5 investors. Statutory numbers this bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during september for. Additionally, the august 20 dhs visa bulletin indicates that her preference category has now progressed so that her priority date is current. The dates in the visa bulletin represent the earliest priority date that will be processed during the month the visa bulletin is issued for. This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during may. Visa bulletin archives capitol immigration law group pllc.
Final action date is the date when when uscisdos may render their final decision on submitted applications. Uscis releases updated i485 inventory chart murthy law. September 20 visa bulletin has been officially released valid from september 1 to september 30 only. The cutoff date for mexico is september 1, 20, but the dos predicts that this date may see retrogression i. Visa bulletin for january 20 the following january 20 visa bulletin was released by u. This bulletin may indicate the ability for such individuals to instead use the dates for filing visa applications charts, when uscis determines that there are more immigrant visas available for the. Bulletin 69 january 2014 bulletin 68 september 20 bulletin 67 june 20. Dv visas may not be issued to dv20 applicants after that date. Online versions of the visa bulletin are for informational purposes only and every effort has been made to ensure their accuracy. The time that it will take you to get a green card depends on the category of your petition and your country of birth.
Last chance to take advantage of the f2a visa numbers. This is the application final action date for the 5th employment preference in the visa bulletin for january 2016, which was published on december 9, 2015. Uscis issues guidance regarding adjustment of status application. Department of state dos visa bulletin in august or september 20. Category cutoff date november 20 visa bulletin cutoff date previous bulletin eb2 china. When to file your adjustment of status application for familysponsored or employmentbased preference visas. All eligible cases were then allocated employmentbased numbers on october 1, 20, under the fy. Department of state releases november 20 visa bulletin.
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