NPZ Immigration Law Blog

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 1, 2006.

F2A - Family second preference: Spouses and minor children, and unmarried sons and daughters of permanent residents. The cut-off date for this category for most countries including India is September 8, 2013. This was current in September 2013.

F2B- Family second preference: Unmarried sons and daughters over 21 of permanent residents. The cut-off date has moved forward by two (2) weeks for most of the countries including India to March 1, 2006.

F3-Family third preference: Married sons and daughters of U.S. Citizens and their spouses and children. The cut-off date has remained the same for most of the countries including India to January 22, 2003.

F4-Family fourth preference: Brothers and sisters of U.S. Citizens. The cut-off date has moved forward by two (2) weeks for most of the countries including India to August 8, 2001.

EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES

EB1 - Priority Workers: The cut-off date for this category for all countries including India is CURRENT.

EB2 - Advanced Degree holders: The cut-off date for this category for most countries is CURRENT. For India, cut-off date has remained the same to June 15, 2008.

EB3 - Professional Skilled Workers: The cut-off date has remained the same to July1, 2010 for most of the countries and for India, cut-off date has remained the same to September 22, 2003.

EB3 - Other Workers: The cut-off has remained the same to July 1, 2010 for most of the countries and for India, cut-off date has remained the same to September 22, 2003.

EB4 (Certain Special Immigrants) is CURRENT for all countries including INDIA.

EB4 (Certain Religious Workers) is CURRENT for all countries including INDIA.

EB5 (Targeted Employment Areas/Regional Centers) and the pilot program is CURRENT for all countries including INDIA.