The May 2025 Visa Bulletin from the U.S. Department of State presents a mix of progress, stability, and further retrogressions, especially in employment-based visa categories. Below, we break down the most important updates and trends for both family and employment-based applicants.
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Navigating the April 2025 Visa Bulletin: Key Updates and Predictions
The April 2025 Visa Bulletin, issued by the U.S. Department of State, brings noteworthy changes in both employment-based and family-sponsored visa categories. Below, we analyze the significant updates and their implications for applicants.
Overview of Key Categories Employment-Based First Preference (EB-1) Category
Navigating the March 2025 Visa Bulletin: Key Updates and Predictions
The March 2025 Visa Bulletin from the U.S. Department of State offers important updates for applicants navigating the employment-based and family-sponsored visa categories. Below, we analyze the latest movements in priority dates and discuss what they may indicate for future processing trends.
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Navigating the February 2025 Visa Bulletin: Insights and Predictions
The release of the February 2025 Visa Bulletin by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) reveals significant shifts across various visa categories, offering critical insights for applicants navigating the U.S. immigration process. Below, we break down the key updates and trends for this month's bulletin.
August 2024 Visa Bulletin Update: Key Changes and Advancements
The U.S. Department of State has released the August 2024 Visa Bulletin, bringing notable advancements in both family-based and employment-based categories. Here's a concise summary of the key changes:
Family-Based PetitionsUSCIS filers should use the Dates for Filing Chart: F2A (Spouses and...
Navigating the April 2024 Visa Bulletin: Insights and Predictions
The release of the April 2024 Visa Bulletin by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) brings a mix of advancements and stagnations across various visa categories. This bulletin not only outlines the current state of visa availability but also casts a light on potential trends for the near future. Below, we break...
Don’t Miss Out on These Key Insights from the January 2024 Visa Bulletin!
The January 2024 Visa Bulletin brings significant changes in employment-based preference categories for India and China. Final Action Dates for EB-2 Worldwide and EB-3 Professional/Skilled Workers Worldwide show notable progress. For family-sponsored individuals, significant progress is seen in Final Action Dates for various categories. These updates are crucial for immigrant visa seekers...
Visa Bulletin Insights: Understanding Retrogression
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Visa Bulletin October 2020
The US Department of State released the November 2020 Visa Bulletin. This Visa Bulletin shows backlogs for people seeking to acquire green cards for both family-based cases and employment-based cases. Here are the key takeaways for the employment-based visa categories:Employment-Based, First Preference – EB-1The cutoff dates for EB-1 China and EB-1 India have advanced...
UPDATES FROM DOS’ JUNE VISA BULLETIN 2019.
The October 2017 Visa Bulletin contains predictions for final action date movement in the various categories for the upcoming fiscal year. These predictions are what DOS anticipates through January. Updated predictions will be published at that time. The Application Filing Dates which are included in the Bulletin represent how far DOS expects the final...