Indians waiting for Green Card can check status in advance

Highlights: Indians waiting for Green Card can now check their status

• January 2024 visa bulletin has been released by the US department of state.
• Deadlines for the visa fillings and approvals, and processing of petitions has been states in the bulletin.
• Both the dates for filling applications and final action dates are listed.
• Foreign nationals must have a priority date earlier than the given date for filing an EB adjustment application.

 

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US department of state releases January 2024 visa bulletin

The US department of state has released the January 2024 visa bulletin providing important information on the deadlines that determine the availability of immigrant visas and the processing of petitions for adjustment of status for the visa fillings and approvals.

 

The second quarter of fiscal year will bring significant progress in the Dates for filling, especially for India EB-1 applicants.

 

Details about the visa bulletin

The bulletin comprises of both dates for filling applications and application final action dates chart.

 

Starting January 2024, the USCIS will opt for the Dates for Filing chart for employment-based (EB) submissions for adjustment of status. The Dates for Filing chart states when petitions can be accepted, leading to issuance of permanent residence.

 

Foreign nationals must have a priority date that is earlier than the stated date for their preference category in order to submit an EB adjustment application.

 

Only the candidates having a priority date earlier than the given date can submit their applications for the categories listed in specific dates.

 

Green card or immigration visa applications will be determined by the final action dates. The process aligns with the nation of chargeability and the specific visa category on these dates.

 

Family sponsored applications

_{Final action dates}

Family Sponsored	India
F1	1 January 2015
F2A	1 November 2019
F2B	1 October 2015
F3	22 April 2009
F4	15 November 2005

 

_{Dates for filling}

Family Sponsored	India
F1	1 September 2017
F2A	1 September 2023
F2B	1 January 2017
F3	1 March 2010
F4	22 February 2006

 

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Employment-based preferences

First: 28.6% of the worldwide employment based preference level, along with excess numbers not utilized from the fourth and fifth preferences.

 

Second:  Individuals with exceptional ability or members of professions holding advanced degrees: 28.6% of the worldwide employment based preference level.

 

Third: Represents 28.6% of the global level for professionals, skilled workers, and other workers.

 

Fourth: 7.1% of all immigrants worldwide.

 

Fifth: Comprises of 7.1% of global level for professionals with specific allocations given for qualified immigrants investing in designated areas, participating in infrastructure projects, and investing in rural areas.

 

_{Final Action dates}

Employment-based	India
1st	1 September 2020
2nd	1 March 2012
3rd	1 June 2012
Other Workers	1 June 2012
4th	15 May 2019
Certain Religious Workers	15 May 2019
5th Unreserved(including C5, T5, I5, R5)	1 December 2020
5th Set: Rural (20%)	Current
5th Set: High Unemployment (10%)	Current
5th Set: Infrastructure (2%)	Current

 

_{Dates for filling}

Employment-based	India
1st	1 January 2021 (was 1 July 2019)
2nd	15 May 2012
3rd	1 August 2012
Other Workers	1 August 2012
4th	1 September 2019
Certain Religious Workers	1 September 2019
5th Unreserved(including C5, T5, I5, R5)	1 April 2022
5th Set: Rural (20%)	Current
5th Set: High Unemployment (10%)	Current
5th Set: Infrastructure (2%)	Current

 

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