The Visa Bulletin

marvin I filed I-140 and I-485 last October 2006.

If the VB becomes current this June or July then you can file for I-485 (AOS).

I hope that the EB3-Philippines will move up to November 2006 on my interview day on June 19.

Still keeping two-fingers crossed.

If the Mumbai June 2008 Visa Bulletin will be concurred by the Department of State post, then we just have to wait until the end of the Fiscal 2008 year (September 30, 2008).

Most analyst say that if this trend will continue, the Visa for all categories will be “C” current on the start of Fiscal year 2009 (October 1, 2008).

Praying and keeping my fingers crossed.

I am currently waiting for my priority date to come up Aug 02 family based so I can change my status. How long does it usually take to process it, I mean for the travel doc and work permit as I am wanting to travel overseas soon?

Does this freeze on cut off dates until the end of september 2008 apply to family visas as well, or is it only for the EB’s? Thanks

hi john, may i know how long will it take for me to come to the US in case my pd is current..i have already submitted my requiremnts to the NVC.

hi john! need your advice. have no PD yet. i’m on B2(tourist) visa. i-94 good til aug 9th. i’m hopeful that the dates become current before august so i can file I-140 & I-485 concurrently. if not, what should i do? should i just file the I-140 and wait in RP? i’m seeing posts here that says waiting in RP would take several years… perhaps 3-4years. is that right?
i might file for F1 visa for extension of 2years.
anyone on the same boat?

Most analyst say that if this trend will continue, the Visa for all categories will be “C” current on the start of Fiscal year 2009 (October 1, 2008).

Hi John,
What are your comments on this? Thanks.
Amar

@Amar and @myHONESTself:

Most analyst say that if this trend will continue, the Visa for all categories will be “C” current on the start of Fiscal year 2009 (October 1, 2008).

My first question would be, “Which analysts?”. The statement that all visa categories would be current at the start of the 2009 fiscal year seems completely unrealistic to me and I don’t know why anyone would be saying it. @myHONESTself, do you have any more information to support that statement?

@Everyone: I will be answering your queries soon. Sorry for the delay. The June visa bulletin should be out any day now and I plan on answering all queries at that time. Thanks.

Thanks John. I was wondering the same thing about the analysts. My honset self please post some more info if you have it. Thanks. Would beneficial to all.

Here u can find the official June visa bulletin
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_4231.html

Mumbai was right!

@myHONESTself-

since your predictions seem to be true, what do you expect for FB-1 rest of world for July, August and Sept? How much will they advance do you think?

sadly the EB3 didnt move…

looks like it won’t move till next year

hi John,

great website and keep up the good work. im from Jamaica and my PD is June 03 in the F1 category could u please tell me how soon i will hear from immigration, also can i apply for a visiter to travel to the usa even though im being filed for. thanking u inadvanc for ur reply.

sophie

June 2008 Visa numbers are out!

Se these note on the bulletin:

E. EMPLOYMENT THIRD PREFERENCE VISA AVAILABILITY

Demand for numbers, primarily by Citizenship and Immigration Services Offices for adjustment of status cases, is expected to bring the Employment Third preference category very close to the annual numerical limit in June. As a result, this category is likely to experience retrogressions or visa unavailability beginning in July. Such action would only be temporary, however, and a complete recovery of the cut-off dates would occur for October, the first month of the new fiscal year.

( Hopefully those legislations re: EB immigration would see the light of day soon.

I was 24 days away from being current.

let us see if the categories wil become “C” on the start of Fiscal year 2009 (October 1, 2008). Most likely we all have to wait a little bit longer.

Still keeping fingers crossed.

So June VB is out and a lot of frustrations for us. We don’t know if there will be more movements for the next VB. We just Hope. But I think the next movement will be on the first day of 2009 fiscal year. Let’s just HOPE the July VB will move at least for 5 to 10 months.

“….Such action would only be temporary, however, and a complete recovery of the cut-off dates would occur for October, the first month of the new fiscal year.”

I just hope that this means that the PD for EB3 – ROW may become Current.

Little bit disappointed with the June VB but I’m still
hopeful that it will move amonth or two in July and it’ll be CURRENT tnis coming fiscal year.
Let’s continue to PRAY, PRAY and PRAY .

Hello guys!
I just received the third package for consular processing row. Can somebody tell me what do I have to send back to nvc? I’m in standard review consulate rest of the row. Do I have to send only the ds-230 part 1 and copy of the passport? I’m so confuse!!! Thank you very much!!!!

EB1 and EB2 Rows are Current, the unused numbers assign for them should go to EB3 Row. Isn’t that right ?? so why EB3 Rows do not move at all ???

and why EB2 india /china moved by 3 months? I have read some articles saying that unused EB2 ROWs go to india /china instead EB3ROW. Can anybody confirm?

regarding the article below..is this for all countries? or just for certain countries ?

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E. EMPLOYMENT THIRD PREFERENCE VISA AVAILABILITY

Demand for numbers, primarily by Citizenship and Immigration Services Offices for adjustment of status cases, is expected to bring the Employment Third preference category very close to the annual numerical limit in June. As a result, this category is likely to experience retrogressions or visa unavailability beginning in July. Such action would only be temporary, however, and a complete recovery of the cut-off dates would occur for October, the first month of the new fiscal year.

Jonathan Mann :
from april VB:
Section 202(a)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act provides that if total demand will be insufficient to use all available numbers in a particular Employment preference category in a calendar quarter, then the unused numbers may be made available without regard to the annual “per-country” limit.

I used to think EB3ROW get unused visa before per country limit., but now they are saying if the category is current (ex. EB2ROW), the per country limit (EB2India) won’t apply any more…………..

I am EB3ROW, and i am 5 months away to my 485. Endless wait…….

Can anyone provide a prediction for F3, next month? Thanks.

TIM:
Hi! Fill-out Part I of DS-230 completely and do not leave an item unanswered. Write N/A if necessary. Attached a copy of your passport, Original birth certificate from the statistics office and original Police clearance from your country. Make sure you put your Case number on the upper right corner of each documents you will send NVC. And always keep a copy of the documents you send.
Hope this helps. Good day!

John what are your comments on the VB? Will EB3 ALL retrogress in July? Will EB2 India and China also go back? Thanks.
Amar

hi john,

keep up the gd work. im from jamaica and im currently being filed for by my dad im in the F1 category and my PD June 03 can u please tell me how soon i will be able to hear information on my filing from immigration, also can i apply for a visitor visa to travel to the usa while being filed. would be grateful for your reply.

thanks

Hello!

I’m currently filing for EB3(ROW) – I’m just in the process of getting the labor certificate. Does anyone know whether I can switch from EB3 filing to EB2 filing given that I meet all the requirements for EB2 filing? Thanks very much.

u didn`t answer me on may visa bulleten plz ans me here my country is from Pakistan .
Thank you

Hi John,
My priority date (May 18, 2000) has passed two months ago. However, I did not receive a notification to be sent USCIS for adjusting my status (I am under a student visa – F1). Please tell me what should I do now? Thanks

Hi John,
june visa bulletin is also out.hOPE this helps to answers my question that my pd for family first is nov 2002,how many months do I have to wait for my pd to be current(india)?Please post something this time.Thanks

so sad..guess i have to wait another year again..

hi, why nvc wanted us to send back again our ds230? my I140 is approved last feb 2007.VB is still March06, my pd is sept 06? does that mean eventhough its not current they are still processing our papers? is it a good news then?

John,

Please start July prediction and comments on what the bulletin will look like will be appreciated. Thanks again for your time.

when will the comments come? Thanks

Hello John. What’s your prediction for May processing times, specifically Nebraska? Is there a chance that it will move forward by at least one month? Thanks!

Forums @ The Visa Bulletin are coming soon. More information.

I will be moving comments that are not related to the June Visa Bulletin from this post over to the forums. Sorry for the delay in my response, but the new system should be a lot better for everyone going forward. Check back soon!

Hi John,
I forgot to mention that my files are at Texas service center

Hi John, when do you think my I-140 and I-485 will be approved?
PD: may 2007 as B2 Turkey
EAD: received in Nov. 2007
FP: done in Dec 2007
I-140: filed in Sept. 2007
I-485: filed in Oct 2007
thank you

I meant EB2 ( born in Turkey)
Perm filed in May 2007 and I’m on H1B visa also.

prayers can overcome our fear… lets be positive always

hey guys, I see that everyone keeps mentioning that EB3 didn’t move at all but is this a typo or something? My LC was approved April 2008. Can anyone please predict when I’ll be able to file for I-485? Should I ask my lawyer to keep the application ready to go? Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry forgot to mention the class, “All charge-ability areas Except those listed”

Any predictions will be much appreciated!!

Hi John , I am indian citizen , Staff nurse , Eb3
I-140 approved on june ,2006.
packet 3 recieved and updated .waiting for pack 4
In June Visa bullletin 2008, last but one paragraph shows in october they might be recovery of cut off dates .what does it mean , Does it mean all categories will become current .
Please let me know this status

John,

Thank you so much for being there for those of us who have many questions! I just looked at the June Bulletin which says that the cutoff date for India is April 1, 2004. My I-485 was filed on March, 19 2004. Does that mean I can expect my Green Card anytime soon?

Please please advice!
Thanks

Dear Sir.
my pd is-oct-31-2000-F/3 When I exp.
pl.give me obligy.
thanks.& regards.