During a recent conversation with Charlie Oppenheim of the Department of State's Visa Office, the American Immigration Lawyers' Association (AILA) was provided the following information and updates regarding demand in the employment-based immigrant visa categories. Please note that these notes are based on Mr. Oppenheim's impressions at the time and are subject to change...

The following information is provided by the Visa Office regarding the cut-off dates for the month of October 2013.

FAMILY PREFERENCES

F1-Family first preference: Unmarried sons and daughters over the age of 21 years of U.S. Citizens. The cut-off date has moved forward by two (2) weeks for most of the countries including India to October...

The following information is provided by the Visa Office regarding the cut-off dates for the month of August 2013.

FAMILY PREFERENCES
F1-Family first preference: Unmarried sons and daughters over the age of 21 years of U.S. Citizens. The cut-off date has moved forward by twelve (12) weeks for most of the countries including India to September...

The following information is provided by the Visa Office regarding the cut-off dates for the month of November 2013. 
 

FAMILY PREFERENCES

F1-Family first preference: Unmarried sons and daughters over the age of 21 years of U.S. Citizens. The cut-off date has moved forward by three (3) weeks for most of the...

QUESTION: What can we expect in terms of movement of FB-2 Final Action Dates?

ANSWER: All of the family-based categories will continue to move at a rate that is consistent with the current pace. DOS does not expect any dramatic forward movement or slowing down in the coming months. FB-2A should continue to move an...