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Posted on December 23 2023

Indians waiting for Green Card can check status in advance

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Updated December 27 2023

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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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