What is the Visa Bulletin for USCIS?
The Visa Bulletin. USCIS, in coordination with Department of State (DOS), is revising the procedures for determining visa availability for applicants waiting to file for employment-based or family-sponsored preference adjustment of status.
Does the dates for filing chart change with the August Visa Bulletin?
We see minimal change in the Dates for Filing Chart since the August Visa Bulletin was released. There is no change at all in any country in the F-1, F-2A, and F-3 categories. In the F-2B category, we see Mexico advance by 55 days.
Why is there no bracket below certain dates in Visa Bulletin?
If there’s no bracket below certain dates, that means there is no movement for those dates/categories in the latest visa bulletin. Remember, marriage-based green card applicants are known as immediate relatives and don’t have to wait to receive a green card.
Why are family-based immigrant visas being added to the EB categories?
Family-based immigrant visas continue to see low usage numbers due to the global pandemic and limited appointments available at overseas consular offices. Therefore, any family-based visas that are unused get added to the EB categories. The Dates for Filing chart determines when an applicant can file an I-485.
When does USCIS use the dates for Filing Visa applications?
When USCIS determines that there are more immigrant visas available for the fiscal year than there are known applicants for such visas, USCIS will state on its website that applicants may instead use the “Dates for Filing Visa Applications” charts in this Bulletin. 1. Procedures for determining dates.
What is USCIS doing to determine visa availability?
USCIS, in coordination with Department of State (DOS), is revising the procedures for determining visa availability for applicants waiting to file for employment-based or family-sponsored preference adjustment of status.
What are the two possible outcomes for US visa applications?
There are only two possible outcomes for U.S. visa applications. The consular officer will either issue or refuse the visa. If a visa applicant has not established that he or she is eligible for a visa, the consular officer must refuse that application.
When to use adjustment of status charts from the Visa Bulletin?
Adjustment of Status Filing Charts from the Visa Bulletin If USCIS determines there are more immigrant visas available for a fiscal year than there are known applicants for such visas, we will state on this page that you may use the Dates for Filing chart.