What is current priority date?
You can find your priority date on the I-797 form mailed by USCIS approving your I-130 petition. Current: In the context of the visa bulletin, “current” means no backlog and no wait time for a green card. A particular priority date becomes “current” once it reaches the front of the line and a green card is available.
Is Juarez consulate open?
The U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez has resumed routine immigrant visa operations, scheduling thousands of socially distanced interviews each week in ALL immigrant visa categories. For more information or instructions on requesting an emergency appointment, please follow the guidance here.
What is in the November 2021 Visa Bulletin?
DOS posted the November 2021 visa bulletin. In addition to final action dates and dates for filing, it contains notes on the diversity visa, scheduled expiration of I5 and R5 visa categories, explanation of the numerical control system, as well as the annual and per-country limits, “Chats with Charlie,” and more.
Can I file under the October Visa Bulletin but retrogress next month?
If your priority date will allow you to file under the October Visa Bulletin but will retrogress next month under the November Visa Bulletin, please reach out to an ILBSG attorney today to ensure your case is filed before your priority date retrogresses.
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.
How do I find out my visa final action date?
The Department of State also has available a recorded message with visa final action dates which can be heard at: (202) 485-7699. The recording is normally updated on/about the 17th of each month with information on final action dates for the following month.