Update Friday, March 14th, 2008: The April visa bulletin has officially been posted.
April 2008 // Employment-Based Visa Bulletin:
April 2008 // Family-Based Visa Bulletin:
Source: travel.state.gov
Also, the notes of the April visa bulletin discussed the availability of visas for EB2 nationals of India,
D. INDIA EMPLOYMENT SECOND PREFERENCE VISA AVAILABILITY
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. It has been determined that based on the current level of demand being received, primarily by Citizenship and Immigration Services Offices, there would be otherwise unused numbers in the Employment Second preference category. As a result, numbers have once again become available to the India Employment Second preference category. The rate of number use in the Employment Second preference category will continue to be monitored, and it may be necessary to make adjustments should the level of demand increase substantially.
Feel free to drop your comments or questions below.
[Note. The first 75 comments below were written before the April visa bulletin was published on Friday, March 14th.]
159 responses so far ↓
1 Haney // Feb 27, 2008 at 8:06 pm
I predict that EB3 will move one whole year so it will be Jan. 1 2006
Maybe I am over optimistic.. This is just a hunch! I am just looking at last year (2007) progress and predicting something similar
2 John C // Feb 27, 2008 at 11:34 pm
@Haney: Thanks for your comment. But I don’t share your optimism.
I don’t think retrogression will be lifted in the April visa bulletin. I don’t even think retrogression will be lifted in 2008.
The jump forward in the March bulletin for EB3 was a preemptive move by DOS/USCIS, in my opinion.
For more, see my previous comment here.
3 Vik // Feb 28, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Since we are on predictions…
Can you predict how long will it take for a PD of 9/2004 to become current. I know you dont have a crystal ball…but your informed opinion could make some of my decisions easier.
4 Vik // Feb 28, 2008 at 7:14 pm
I wanted to add EB2 -India.
5 SoloMon // Feb 29, 2008 at 5:55 am
I hope f2a moves a year in april!
I’m being super optimistic and humorous.
6 John C // Feb 29, 2008 at 7:54 am
@Vick: I really have no idea. I don’t see it happening in the next 12 months.
@SoloMon: Nice try!
7 chachu // Mar 1, 2008 at 12:56 am
Hi, I am new to this site and the title ‘visa bulletin prediction’ sound strange to me after my internet surfing reveals that visa bulletin can not be predicted. any way, a person like me who is waiting for visa bulletin every month will be eager to know even the most casual prediction. Since the title say visa bulletin prediction so I would like to know how is FB1 category predicted to move in coming 1 year. Do you thing that I would moved 8-9 months in an year time.
8 John C // Mar 1, 2008 at 1:40 am
@Chachu: Hi. I completely agree with you that the visa bulletin cannot be predicted. If you stick around here long enough, you’ll find that I am a broken record saying no one can predict the visa bulletin - not even the people running it.
That said, sometimes there are hints at future movement in the notes of the visa bulletin itself. See the March bulletin. The notes of the March bulletin explained why EB3 dates jumped forward so dramatically and emphasized that dates might slow or stop in future bulletins. Those notes, in addition to postings I’ve read on the AILA website, are what gave me some confidence in making my prediction (read guess).
But I really have no idea about how far F1 might move in the next year, particularly when you haven’t told me where you’re from. Best we can do is monitor the bulletin each month and see what happens. I hope you’ll come back here to check!
9 Carmen Pilapil // Mar 1, 2008 at 5:08 am
Hi John. I guess it’s not bad to optimistic when you have been waiting endlessly for your interview date for the longest time when the other sgot to the US in less than 18 months. I always surf the internet for all the opinions and declarations of almost all Immigrant lawyers and some of them are quite positive.
Although yes, no one can predict the VB movement, even the president of US, it’s not a sin to dream and to give some of your supporters a glimpse of something to look forward to. I’m under EB3 category and my PD is July 2006, Philippines.
Just my thought.
Just my thoughts.
10 John C // Mar 1, 2008 at 5:17 am
@Carmen: Hi. Thanks for your comment.
11 chachu // Mar 1, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Hi john
Thanks for the elaboration. I am in FB1 (rest of the world) of unmarried son and daughter of US citizen with a PD of Oct 2002. I want to know if there is any possibility that my PD could be reached in an year time. FB1 is higly oversbuscribed and it did really bad in past 3-4 years, but showed some movement untill Jan bulletin and then slowed down again. Its really frustrating for every one who is waiting for so long. can you make a guess about FB1 for rest of the world.
Thanks in advance
12 Siva // Mar 3, 2008 at 9:40 pm
John,
Is there any chances for Indian Nurses to get I485 in near future or in 2008.
13 Luis H // Mar 4, 2008 at 5:05 am
I think the EB3 ROW category will move forward in April by a couple of months to April, 2005. Eb2 for India is unavailable and Eb3 India will become U, due to 7% of quote being reached in march ( new name check memo will make a lot of Eb3 India eligible), being EB2 and Eb3 India out of combat and China close to reach 7%, the universe of pending applications eligible for approval will be= ROW+ Mexico+Phillipines- China -India, which would represent a substantial decrease…I truly believe the demand from ROW countries is much less than what USCIS and DOS believe it is
14 shiv // Mar 4, 2008 at 6:04 am
In 9 months time how many months is family 4th pre expected to move
15 jeloux // Mar 4, 2008 at 11:39 am
We are waiting for our our PD be current under EB 3 category. may I ask you if its ok if I will apply for a tourist visa because I will be attending the America Library Association this coming June. Thank you.
16 MMS // Mar 5, 2008 at 7:13 am
Hi John,
Thanks for having this page, stumbled upon it while figuring out the steps and hurdles one must go through to become legal resident
In your response to Vik’s comment you said “…I don’t see it happening in the next 12 months” I am assuming you said this because he mentioned India. But if one were from any other part of the world (not China or Philippines) would this 01 Jan 2005 cut off mean that a people whose PD is before or on 01/01/05 can file I-485? I see its a major jump, do these dates ever go in the backward direction?
Sorry for the basic question, just new to this process and trying to figure out the technicalities behind the (so-called) system.
Thanks!
17 John C // Mar 5, 2008 at 9:04 am
@Chachu: I really don’t know how long it will take for the cutoff date in your category to catch up with your priority date. I hope things change in your favor.
@Siva: I am not optimistic about immigration relief for Indian nurses. But other lawyers are, so who knows. I don’t know of any significant movements going on right now, but I will post announcements to this blog if I hear anything.
@Luis H: Very insightful! Thanks for your comment. EB3 India unavailable might be a solid prediction. We’ll see.
@Shiv: I have no clue. Stay posted.
@Jeloux: There is no harm in trying. Just be sure to present all details of your trip as evidence.
@MMS: You are exactly right about the relationship between the cutoff date in a visa preference category and the priority date of individual applicants.
And, yes, the cutoff dates can and do go backwards. Sometimes a category will be marked with a “U”, indicating there are currently no visas available - see the employment-based second preference (EB2) for nationals of India in the March bulletin.
It might seem like a basic question, but it’s fundamentally important to how the visa bulletin works. Thanks for asking.
18 SAS // Mar 5, 2008 at 4:07 pm
My prediction is the EB3 ROW will move to June / July 2005 i.e the same as before the June / July 2007 VB was released . I am hoping it moves forward by 1 year but it is just a wishful thinking
19 Ols // Mar 5, 2008 at 7:16 pm
What are the predictions for Family based 2A preference ? Is it going to change by oe month as usually?
20 Moi // Mar 5, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Fb4(rest of the world) was moving at a very fast rate around mid last year and then it later on slowed down. In Feb this year, it didnt move at all! and then in march, it only moved 7 days. My PD is sept 2007 and right now they are still in July 2007. we were expecting it be current since last year because of the fast movement, but now it seems to take forever. Can anyone predict how far Fb4 will move in April and how soon my PD is likely to be reached?
21 clara // Mar 6, 2008 at 3:27 pm
I am from the Phils. & has taken the nclex but failed last Jan/2008. Do you have any idea if I could still get my visa? My PD is about to be current.
22 rachelle // Mar 6, 2008 at 5:02 pm
the f3 is not moving at all!.. im from the philippines…. the f3 is stuck and we have waitin for ages… im going to be 21 years old this july…. and our petition is june 1991.. im kinda scared if im going to be over aged… i just hope before july im already in the US…
23 ray // Mar 7, 2008 at 12:39 pm
my eb3 PD is june 2006,but i am trying out for canada’s provincial nominee temporary working permit and i have positive remarks from the employer hospital. would it be wise for me to pursue canada 1st sine i have no guarantee my pd will be current in the coming months. tnxs
24 Bong // Mar 7, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Hi Jon,
I’m EB3 Phil. My PD is Aug 2004. I-140 & I-485 filed concurrently in Nebraska in July 2007. Any fierce forcecast as to when my papers will be approve or whatever.
Thanks
25 jess // Mar 7, 2008 at 9:59 pm
What are the predictions for Family based 2A preference ? Is it going to change by oe month as usually?
26 MLGL // Mar 8, 2008 at 12:29 am
My Priority Date Aug26, 1996.
Third preference, Mexico.
Married Daugther of an American Citizen.
Could you predict anything on my case?
27 KB // Mar 8, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Indian National with EB2. PD of Nov’2006. Currently, I have approved I-140 and EAD, however I-485 is pending. Any thoughts on how long it may take for my case to become current. I am considering Employment change on AC21.Any thoughts?
28 Moi // Mar 9, 2008 at 6:27 am
I predict FB4 (rest of the world) moves 5wks in April bulletin to Aug 22
29 John C // Mar 9, 2008 at 6:40 am
@SAS: I hope you’re right.
@Ols: No predictions for family 2A preference. I haven’t been following it closely. April bulletin should be out very soon (Tuesday seems about right).
@Moi: I wouldn’t want to guess with just a few more days until the April bulletin is out. Check back soon. That prediction might be a little optimistic…
@Clara: The NCLEX is something I’m not very familiar with.. I’ve only filed nurse petitions where the applicant had completed everything. Maybe someone else has been in the same situation and can help her?
@Rachelle: I just looked at the last few visa bulletins at the F3 preference, and you aren’t kidding. It hasn’t moved at all in recent bulletins. Hopefully the April visa bulletin will break the pattern. Your MySpace page might have some mutant code in it - it crashed my browser!
@Ray: Where are you from?
@Bong: Hi. You should keep an eye on the April visa bulletin and the processing times over at USCIS. See USCIS processing times. Check your receipt notices for the receipt date, and crosscheck that with the current USCIS processing date (using the link I provided).
@Jess: I have no guess on family 2A preference. Are you Ols?
@MLGL: The cutoff date is 15 July 1992 for your category (family-based 3rd preference for nationals of Mexico). Unfortunately, it’s impossible to predict that far into the future. April bulletin is out very soon.
@KB: EB2 India is a tough one. If numbers do become available in the April visa bulletin for EB2 India (notes of a previous bulletin said some visa number might be made available in the second half of the fiscal year, which is the April bulletin), I don’t think the cutoff date has any chance of catching up with your priority date (November 2006 EB2 India). It is possible.. But my prediction is that there will be no real movement in India EB2 until the next fiscal year (October 2008). And, even then, the movement might not be very significant. Did you have a specific question about AC21?
30 winston Stapleton // Mar 9, 2008 at 3:41 pm
my priority date is 25 Jan 2003. Can you predict when i will be able to migrate to the us. Also can you let me know after i have gotten a visa number whats the next step.
St.kitts
Thanks for you help
31 ray // Mar 9, 2008 at 3:46 pm
im from the philippines. Im considering applying to canda first since my eb3 PD is june 06. Again will this be a wise decision considering the PDs have moved considerably. Tnx agen
32 rachelle // Mar 9, 2008 at 7:41 pm
hey john who are you?.. lol..sorry im just askin.. and thanks for your reply.. anyway, i really hope you are right… i hope this april i will see a remarkable movement with f3 preference… that would be a greatest moment in my life.. f3 is frozen for ages… it does move, but backward…what a life!..
anyways, lol.. my myspace?!… hehehe… thanks for checking it out.. can i add you on my friendlist.. hehe.. kiddin…
33 Lostboy // Mar 10, 2008 at 12:20 am
John,
You are the best a straight answer and for free. Anyway, I want your opinion what time frame I should look for under this circumstance. EB3 India, priority date 10/02, filled I-485 12/03, case transfered to NBC 6/07, interviewed 10/07. Priority date not current during interview per IO everything is good.
34 ray // Mar 10, 2008 at 10:26 am
Hi sir john c,
can i ask again if itswise to pursue my canadian provincial nominee temporary work visa since i had a very positive reply from the hospital employer. In fact they are asking me to pass my credentials at the embassy. Will it be a wise move since my pd is june 06 for my US eb3 application. I feel i cannot again gamble this yr waiting for retrogression to be lifted. So i made the decision to try somewhere else. Your advise will be much appreciated. Thank you in advance. Ray philippines
35 edz // Mar 10, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Hello John, I just want to ask if the visa availability is somehow affected because of the coming presidential election there in the USA ?
36 sim // Mar 10, 2008 at 1:39 pm
my priority date is15 sep 2003. Can you predict when i will be able to migrate to the us. Also can you let me know after i have gotten a visa number whats the next step.
37 sim // Mar 10, 2008 at 1:42 pm
for category family preference 2A
38 KB // Mar 10, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Thanks for Replying. How safe is AC21. I have skipped three jobs from the time my H1 was first sponsored and if I were to exercise AC21 to move again, is it considered too frequent hops . Also, any pitfalls with AC21 portability?
39 ONM // Mar 10, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Dear John,
I know that the April bulletin is expected soon, but it will take a miracle to witness a jump from Aug 2001 to june 2003 (my PD) this month, given how slow the movement has been in the past 6 months. Still, how do you see the movement of EB3 India, going forward? We would really appreciate a realistic estimate of when our PD of June 2003 might become current? Do you see this happening by Feb- March 2009? I know that it is impossible to predict trends accurately, just give us your best and worst estimate. Getting impatient because of a position I’m anticipating.
40 RIDO // Mar 11, 2008 at 1:45 am
John, what is your prediction for EB3-Row April 2008 Visa Bulletin? My PD is 07/06 when do you think this will be current?
41 munch // Mar 11, 2008 at 2:35 am
Hi John,
As per your prediction, when do you think that retrogression for EB3 will be lifted? & why? I’m on my packet 4 that’s why I am very eager about every month’s bulletin.
Many thanks!
42 PVV // Mar 11, 2008 at 3:38 pm
when will the april visa bulletin come out?
43 san // Mar 11, 2008 at 7:21 pm
India
EB1 - C
EB2 - Jan 2002
EB3 - Oct 2001
Just a guess
44 hermie // Mar 12, 2008 at 12:34 am
my pd is sept 7 2005 eb3 im a caregiver when do u think will my pd be current thanks
45 chachu // Mar 12, 2008 at 1:20 am
FB1 = Feb 22, 2002
46 Max // Mar 12, 2008 at 1:36 am
John,
Good day! I’m in the EB3 category and my PD is January 10,2005. Do you think that the Visa Bulletin this April would at least move forward and reached my PD? And if ever it will move a liitle bit further and cover up my PD would that mean that I will finally get my visa? I had my interview at the U.S. Embassy last May,2006 but I was not given a visa because my documents was still incomplete at that time. Last August 1,2007 I completely submitted all the required documents but unfortunately because of unavailability of visa numbers I was not again given the visa. After the very long wait will I finally get my visa soon?
Thank you in advance John. I’m eagerly waiting for the April bulletin to come out. I just hope a lot of hopeful nurses will be happy with what we are about to see in the upcoming bulletin.
God bless!
47 John C // Mar 12, 2008 at 1:57 am
@Winston Stapleton: Which category did you apply for? Employment-based? Family?
@Ray: My prediction is that EB3 will not go forward very much further, if at all, in this fiscal year (through September 2008). Hopefully I’m wrong.
See the notes from the March bulletin,
@Rachelle: Almost 30 year old living on the East Coast. I’ve worked on employment-based immigration matters since 2001 (before, during and after law school). I’m not on MySpace.
@Lostboy: Thanks for your comment. The cutoff date for EB3 India in the March bulletin was August 1, 2001. It didn’t jump forward with Philippines and ROW. And I don’t expect it to move forward very much, if at all, in the upcoming visa bulletins. Again, hopefully I’m wrong.
@Edz: Not at all. Maybe indirectly because it is difficult for Congress to get anything done during a time of excessive politicking. But the visa numbers are predetermined.
@Sim: I’m not sure. The April visa bulletin should be out any day now - maybe it will tell us more.
@KB: What does “skipped three jobs” mean? So long as each change of employment was valid, there is no overall limit on “hops”.
@ONM: I sincerely appreciate your impatience. Believe me when I tell you that I am sympathetic. I worked at an immigration law firm after graduating from college, and nearly all of the applications I filed (mostly EB3 Indian applications in 2001) are still pending. I can’t imagine having to wait that long for something so important. Unfortunately, I don’t predict very much progress (if any) in EB3 India in the coming months. Like you said, though, the April bulletin will be out soon and maybe it will tell us more. I have no idea when the cutoff date will catch up to your priority date.
@RIDO: My prediction is very little movement (if any) for EB3 ROW in the April visa bulletin. I don’t know when your priority date will be current. There might not be very much movement after the April bulletin either.
@Munch: Hi. I don’t think retrogression will be lifted in 2008. And it’s anyone’s guess what will happen in 2009. I wish you luck, though. I’ll be posting the bulletin here regularly, so check back when you can.
@PVV: I actually thought the April visa bulletin would come out today. But it should be out any day now…
@San: We’ll see…
@Hermie: I don’t predict much movement, see my earlier comments above.
@Chachu: I agree.
@Max: Hello. Ten days movement might be possible. I hope so. If your date becomes current, you should be contacted at the address they have on file. Contact the embassy if you want to know about their specific procedures. Good luck. Check back here soon, the April bulletin will be posted any day now.
48 rachelle // Mar 12, 2008 at 4:04 pm
where is the april bulletin?….. it should be posted by now..
49 Maith // Mar 12, 2008 at 4:20 pm
yep where’s the april visa bulletin? been waiting for it..
50 John C // Mar 12, 2008 at 4:53 pm
@Rachelle and Maith: I’m not sure. No sign of the April visa bulletin yet. Sometimes, the bulletin is posted at aila.org before it’s posted on the State Department’s site. I’m checking both frequently.
51 Eve Car // Mar 12, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Our PD is 03/06. We did file the 485 in July 07 and we did receive EAD cards. My question is when our PD will be current, what will happen???
52 Smurf2002 // Mar 12, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Hi John, i am eb3 - other workers and my priority date is may 12, 2003. How soon do u believe they will take to make it current.
53 AL // Mar 12, 2008 at 10:55 pm
John,
I am in the F1 category with a Priority Date of Sept.2003. I am currently in the states, because I was pursuing my MBA, which I completed in 2006. My OPT has expired and I likely have to leave. Do you have an idea when my priority date will be reached, and is there anything I can do to remain in country while the VB progresses to that date?
54 mia // Mar 12, 2008 at 11:36 pm
is the [april] visa bulletin out?
55 Chirayu // Mar 13, 2008 at 1:30 am
India
EB1 - C
EB2 - U
EB3 - Nov 2002
Just a guess
56 rocky // Mar 13, 2008 at 2:25 am
Hi John,
Its great that you are providing services on this web site,thanks for that,My family first f1 category priority date is nov 2002,when as per your rough estimate I’ll be having my PD as current?I know its tough to tell and lot depends on next visa bulletins but ,based on your rich experience,just asking for rough your own estimate please.
57 lostboy // Mar 13, 2008 at 3:30 am
John:
In reference to your response to @ONM can I assume that there is still a lot of pending EB3 India with priority date 2001? Do you have any rough estimate numbers on 2001 (India) pending cases?
58 Max // Mar 13, 2008 at 5:12 am
Thanks a lot for your reply John, I do check the bulletin frequently too. I hope to have a big smile on my face once the April bulletin comes out. And, I hope the same thing to all nurses eagerly and patiently waiting for their visas too. Good luck to us, and God bless us all!
59 Lorelie // Mar 13, 2008 at 6:14 am
hi John,
i am wondering which one i have to look forward to. The latest bulletin in Nebraska (where i filed my case) said that the I 485 is July 30,2007 has been completed.
The visa bulletin said January, 2005. by the way, my case was received July 26,2007 Philippines is my country. do you think it would be better if I will file Consular Processing?
60 aadi // Mar 13, 2008 at 6:23 am
Hi John,
Any idea when EB3 Apr 2004 INDIA (I-140 Approved, I-485 filed July 2nd) will get the green card.
Thanks,
61 wuwu :) // Mar 13, 2008 at 6:39 am
Elow John
I am a nurse/doctor from the Philippines and my priority date is August 31, 2006 (EB3). Like the others I’ve been waiting for the bulletin each month, hoping it will be current. My question is, Is there a possibility that if I apply for a tourist visa ( I’m hoping to get one, I’m also taking the USMLE), will I get one without any difficulties? By the way, thanks for your straight and prompt answers. I Like your blog. More power!
God Bless to everyone.
62 AL // Mar 13, 2008 at 10:59 am
John,
With regard to my F1 category i am in the rest of the world group, a EU citizen (Great Britain), see entry 53 above. Please advise on my options.
63 Matt // Mar 13, 2008 at 2:00 pm
April 2008 Visa bulletin out in US Consulate in India
http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/cut_off_dates.html
64 michael m // Mar 13, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Can any one tell me for family category, i have a question , why the priority dates from the last 4 month was not moving forward?
65 MMS // Mar 13, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Can someone predict when the VB is actually going to be out?
66 MMS // Mar 13, 2008 at 3:42 pm
I found this link on IV website:
http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/cut_off_dates.html
@SAS
You WON!! EB3 for Other countries is July 2005
67 VI // Mar 13, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Hi, do you know what FX stands for with priority date of May 1 2002?? Is it FB1 for the rest of the world?
Category India Most Other Countries
F1 22 February 2002 22 February 2002
FX 1 May 2002 1 May 2002
F2A 8 May 2003 8 May 2003
F2B 22 March 1999 22 March 1999
68 AL // Mar 13, 2008 at 5:48 pm
John,
Should I be optimistic about about my priority date being reached anytime in the near future. I am in the F1 rest of the world category. Based on the the VB on the website above (entry 64), at the current rate my Sept. 2003 PD will not be reached until 7 yrs have passed. That would put my wait time at 12 yrs.
When my father filed, we were told it would take about 5yrs.
Am I correct in assuming it could take that long?
69 MMS // Mar 13, 2008 at 7:54 pm
John,
Can you please explain this in plain English?
“provides that once the Employment Third Preference Other Worker (EW) cut-off date has reached the priority date of the latest EW petition approved prior to November 19, 1997, the 10,000 EW numbers available for a fiscal year are to be reduced by up to 5,000 annually beginning in the following fiscal year. This reduction is to be made for as long as necessary to offset adjustments under the NACARA program. Since the EW cut-off date reached November 19, 1997 during Fiscal Year 2001, the reduction in the EW annual limit to 5,000 began in Fiscal Year 2002.”
THANKS!!
70 John C // Mar 13, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Hello everyone looking for the April visa bulletin.
I’ve moderated a lot of comments (meaning I blocked them) because everyone is linking to what they thought was the April visa bulletin. That link is dead and you can’t see the bulletin. It looks like the State Department might be having some technical issues. Anyways, the best I have seen is the link posted by Matt (first) and MMS. I’m going to hold off posting anything more until I see something more official.
Check back soon.
71 rachelle // Mar 14, 2008 at 5:19 am
i found the visa bulletin april 2008!!!
http://www.trackitt.com/discussion-forums/i485-1/80678007/
72 John C // Mar 14, 2008 at 5:38 am
Thanks, Rachelle. Good find. I’ll try to verify these dates asap.
73 rachelle // Mar 14, 2008 at 6:09 am
no problem john… i hope i found the right one.. but sad to say, the F3 is still frozen..
74 Carmen Pilapil // Mar 14, 2008 at 6:58 am
Hi John, if this will be the official VB for April, 2008– it’s a good news for EB3 category. Can we say that in the following bulletins it will move 5-6 months evry month? Is it safe to say that we are looking at June or July 2008 that the VB cut 0ff date in EB3 will be August 2006?
It’s a relief that the dates did move rather than a standstill.
God Bless.
75 dex // Mar 14, 2008 at 9:10 am
eb3 Philippines current is this official?
[Ed. I am inserting my response to this comment directly because I don't want this rumor to spread. EB3 Philippines is not current. There was a visa bulletin posted by a law firm that showed EB3 Philippines as current - that was incorrect. It was irresponsible for that law firm to post that bulletin, in my opinion. -John C.]
76 Jaycelle_06 // Mar 14, 2008 at 9:48 am
Hi john,
Ive been surfing @ u’r site 4 quite some time now, been reading all d comments & ur straight forward replies from all d queries. Im an RN from Phils., fall under eb3 w/ sept 01, 2005 P.D. I myself is also an hopeful spectator of the visa updates every month. My question is this, ive hired an immigrant lawyer based their @ San francisco to do all the petition process & everything for me & my husbands behalf, hoping that it will be more easy & accessible & faster for me.. I had give her special power of Atty as well, & paid her in full last 2006, i had given her all the fees needed including our visa fees. But sad to say, since last year july retrogression i haven’t heard from her. Whenever i emailed her she doesnt reply unless i need to call her via long distance & she told me the same answer, that she cant do anything about it anymore coz y pd hasnt been updated yet at nvc. Just wanna know if that immigrant lawyer is still responsible to inform me of any updates thats been going on since i still haven’t receive my packet 4. Does her job ends after im done w/ my packet 3 requirements? Im kinda worried coz im not so sure if she really process everything in my behalf. Where could i check if i want to know if my papers is really at NVC? Who will send my packet 4? Is it the immigrant lawyer or the NVC directly? Hope to hear from you soon john… Thank u in advance!
77 jan // Mar 14, 2008 at 12:33 pm
ITS NOW OFFICIAL!!!
[Ed. Link removed, see charts above.]
78 Swamy // Mar 14, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Hi John,
Great visa postings on your site here. Keep up the good work.
I’ve a priority date of Nov 2005 for EB2 India. Any idea where i stand and how long would be the wait. Your time is greatly appreciated.
79 PVV // Mar 14, 2008 at 1:35 pm
john,
april bulletin is out. retrogression still not lifted
does this mean it really won’t be lifted for the year? or will there is still a chance that it will be lifted within the next few months?
80 che-che // Mar 14, 2008 at 1:58 pm
here is the visa bulletin
[Ed. link removed, see charts above]
Thank God there a six months move in EB3 category!! yahoo!!
81 hermie // Mar 14, 2008 at 2:36 pm
john where do i belong eb3 or other worker im a caregiver. my employer has already a case number in manila my pd is sept 2005 when will it be current THANX JOHN
82 edz // Mar 14, 2008 at 3:50 pm
hi again John, i am so happy that the april vb moved to july, i am just one month away coz my pd is august 24,2005. i just want to know if when can i have my interview, and who will let me know of it. thanks in advance, will wait for your reply. Godspeed…
83 MMS // Mar 14, 2008 at 7:39 pm
John,
For EB3 R.O.W, what do you predict will happen to the dates?
One of the theories is that all visas will be pooled together , like last year and there will be a big jump in the EB3. Doubt that DOS will make it ‘C’ but could push dates up to July 2006 or even further.
What do you think? or Predict…
84 PVV // Mar 14, 2008 at 8:27 pm
looking forward to the predictions on 3rd preference-philippines…
85 Max // Mar 14, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Yahoo! Praise the Lord! PD moved forward to 1 JULY 2005 for EB3. Congrats to all nurses whose PD reached the cut-off. And to those still waiting for their PD’s to come out, don’t lose hope you will be next in line.. God is good all the time, just have faith in His plans.Goodluck and God bless us all!
To John,thanks a lot to your website,its really informative and it gave me a lot of insights regarding different types of immigration cases jaz by reading all the comments being posted here. Just keep up the good work!
86 Mo // Mar 14, 2008 at 11:13 pm
To John or whoever it may concern,
I have applied for EB3 my PD has reached the cutoff and still have not received anything after going to interview. How long should I wait after my cut off has paced to received my decision on I-485 EB3 status?
87 sim // Mar 14, 2008 at 11:26 pm
april visa bulleten is out can u predict now ?
88 Chachu // Mar 15, 2008 at 12:42 am
John
looking at the April visa bulletin and its notes can you make an educated guess for May bulletin. I want to know esp about FB1 rest of the world. As expected April bulletin moved only one week for FB1.
89 edskie // Mar 15, 2008 at 1:00 am
Hi John, any predictions for VB May 2008…..
90 hiba // Mar 15, 2008 at 1:16 am
I am in the catogory of EB3, Mexico. Do you think it will ever reach july 1995? I checked it last year before december and it was in 1994 but now it’s stuck in 1992. I have no idea why. Can someone explain why?
91 Gary // Mar 15, 2008 at 1:42 pm
John, I am not looking for a prediction, but I would like your opinion as to why there appears to be a major slowdown for most family based visas? The note at the bottom of the December bulletin stated, “Family Preferences - Worldwide: Movement consistent with that of recent months can be expected for the foreseeable future.” From that point on a majority of the FB classes have slowed to one week per month. I can understand one class being oversubscribed, but it appears the State Department is making a determined effort to halt FB immigration.
92 VI // Mar 15, 2008 at 3:18 pm
To Paul, this hearing should be of interest to you esp at 35 min: http://judiciary.house.gov/Oversight.aspx?ID=317
The is no law yet to abolish family immigration but a number of senators are pushing for it. It was amazing for me to hear arguments about cancelling FB1, that a child over 21 is an adult and should not benefit from parents’ application. The senatot brought up an example of his daughter in her 20s who lives independently in New York and even if she lived abroad they would visit each other and it is not necssary for them to live in the same country etc. Listen to the hearing if you get a chance. It was an eye opener for me.
Family immigration issues are not getting any attention now since all efforts are on the border fence, on employment immigration and reducing 1,000,000 N400 backlog.
93 che-che // Mar 15, 2008 at 3:54 pm
john, is it ok if we will apply for K3 visa while my paper for EB3 is on the process? i have now my receipt notice and my petition is still in Nebraska service center. I was told that there is only 1 petition per 1 person. I had already a contract with my agency as they apply for my immigrant status, I don’t want to have problems with USCIS or DOS for that matter. We would like to get married but as much as possible, i don’t want to have problems with the law or even delayed more my papers. should i wait for petition with EB3? or could we get married and not have problems in regards with 2 petition..please enlighten me on this. I need your help.. thank you and God bless.
94 KB // Mar 15, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Can EB2 become current for India as a direct consequence of Bill Gates’ speech and the Bill that is in the works??
95 coney // Mar 15, 2008 at 8:39 pm
help please…..
before july 2007, when was the last retro got lifted? thanks
96 chris dee // Mar 15, 2008 at 9:41 pm
My priority date is Aug 2004 and I had my I-140 in March 2007 and applied for I-485 in June 2007. I’m in the EB3 employment based category. I’m a british citizen. I just noticed from the march 2008 bulletin that the employment based EB3 category for “all chargeability areas” has moved to Jan 2005.
When do you think I will receive my green card?
97 Spitzer // Mar 16, 2008 at 12:14 am
Hi John, will China EB2 move again for the remaining of fiscal year 2008?
98 JOY // Mar 16, 2008 at 3:12 am
john c, who do you think you are?
99 Spitzer // Mar 16, 2008 at 5:04 am
Hi John, I think the Congress should end per country limits since they result in dramatic disparities in the way immigrants are treated based on where they happened to have been born as opposed to the benefits they provide America.
I have an interesting thought. I think we need to hire lobbyists to do some work at Washington if we want anything to happen.
I am not sure this will be legal. Is it possible for you or someone else to set up a contribution web site to gather donations, and use those donations to hire lobbyist? There are definitely cases they can make for lifting the per country limit. The current system tremendously reduce the competitiveness of US citizens in the job market. American employers will favor Chinese/Indian job candidates over equally competent US citizen because they know they can retain immigrants with much lower salaries over long term, since Chinese/Indian employee can’t change jobs for almost a decade after they get hired if they want a green card, even if they are in the EB2 category.
If this is feasible, I believe there will be no problem to raise 8 to 9 millions within a couple months, given the desperations and anger of many Chinese/Indian born professionals who have been waited for almost a decade for the green card.
The only thing is, I am not sure the legal system here will allow lobbyist taking money from non-us citizen to lobby in Washington.
100 John C // Mar 16, 2008 at 5:18 am
@Eve Car: Your application should be adjudicated.
@Smurf2002: Hi. There are very few other worker visa numbers available so movement is slow.
@AL: I have no idea when your priority date will be reached. And I don’t know any way for you to remain here. This depends on your individual situation.
@Mia: It’s out. I posted it above.
@Chirayu: Thankfully, your predictions were less ambitious than the actual dates.
@Rocky: Thanks for your comment. I really have no idea. It didn’t move much in the April bulletin.
@Lostboy: That’s actually a good question. I don’t know exactly how many were filed, but I’ll post if I come across it. (If anyone else knows, please send it to me).
@Max: April bulletin was good for some and not others.
@Lorelie: You might be confusing the processing time at the service center with the visa bulletin. It is the priority date of the applicant, subject to the cutoff date for the visa bulletin (published by the State Department), that determines whether a visa number is available.
@Wuwu: Hi and thanks for your comment. The difficulties will depend on your individual situation. You are presumed to have immigrant intent, by statute, when applying for a nonimmigrant visa. And that presumption must be overcome by evidence on your part.
@Matt: Thanks for pointing those dates out.
@Michael M: Limited numbers available.
@MMS: Thanks. Matt posted just before you, but you couldn’t see it because his comment was in moderation (as a first time commenter).
@VI: No matter now.
@AL: These dates can fluctuate without notice. I don’t know who promised you a certain processing time, but it’s impossible to do.
@MMS: Yes, there were very few other worker numbers available and now there are less.
@Rachelle: You did find the right one. Thanks for that. Sorry there was no good news.
@Carmen: I don’t think so. Movement in the April bulletin does not mean that the May bulletin or any bulletins afterward will move at the same rate. Anything can happen.
@Jaycelle_06: Hi: Your contractual agreement with your immigration lawyer determines whether they are required to contact you and for which types of developments. Have you been provided copies of everything, including your receipt notices? Your receipts seem like the best way to verify that your case is where it’s meant to be.
@Swamy: Thanks for your comment. It’s tough to say. EB2 India was unavailable previously. If I had to guess, I would think EB2 India cut-off date movement will be minimal in the May bulletin.
@PVV: Anything can happen, but I don’t think retrogression will be lifted in 2008 (I’ve said this a lot before).
@Che-che: Thanks.
@Hermie: Do you have a receipt? It should say on your receipt.
@Edz: Depends on your local procedure. Check with friends, or the consulate. Normally you receive notice by mail.
@MMS: I don’t think so. There was already an EB3 jump and probably won’t be another.
@Max: I’m glad you like it. Thanks for coming. All feedback is appreciated.
@Mo: Just because the priority date has reached the cutoff date does not mean you immediately get your visa.
@Sim: I don’t know anything more than you do about the F2A category.
@Chachu: The April bulletin just came out. I’ll start a new post on the May bulletin soon.
@Edskie: Stay posted for a new post on the May visa bulletin.
@Hiba: The cutoff dates move based on expected demand. There is a lot of guesswork and sometimes the dates must actually move backwards.
@Gary: I wouldn’t read too much into it. More than likely there was significant demand across the board for other reasons.
@VI: Thanks for the link. It might surprise you that I’m not entirely sympathetic to your observation, though. Most of my experience is in employment-based immigration law.
@Che-che: These are very personal questions that I have no business answering. Who told you there is only “1 petition per 1 person”?
@KB: Something was introduced today (I haven’t read it but I heard it had something to do with H-1Bs). I’ll post something about it if there is anything noteworthy.
@Coney: See the visa bulletin archives.
@Chris Dee: It depends on your local procedures. It would probably be best to contact your local consulate.
@Spitzer: I’m not sure. If it does, I would guess it wouldn’t move forward very much. But who knows?
@Joy: I’m no one special really. Here are some details. I might become less anonymous at some point, we’ll see. I put this site together thinking some people might visit, but the response has been very good so far. Let me know if you have any private feedback on how I might make this site better (this offer is open to everyone).
@Spitzer: I agree with you completely about the per country limits. They are pointless and discriminatory.
Regarding the fund-raising for (employment-based immigration) lobbyists, there are already organizations doing exactly this. The American Immigration Lawyers Association is probably the most well-known. Immigration Voice made the news for its rallies and seems to be enjoying some momentum. But there are also smaller units that are active on this, from groups of businesses and immigration lawyers to individuals.
I hadn’t thought of fund-raising on this site. My goal at this point is just to get as much immigration-related information to everyone as quickly and easily as possible. But if enough people visit, it could be used for a lot of different things.
Thanks to everyone for your feedback!
101 jan // Mar 16, 2008 at 9:05 am
Hi John,
NVC still have yet to inform me if i could now send my police certification to them. (my last remaining requirement ). Last year, I already submitted this but they sent it back sayin that there was no available visa # yet for me (retrogression ) and would just inform me
on when can i send back the said document.Im a little bit worried coz until now no notifications yet from them, i dont want this to cause a delay on my visa processing since my priority date ( dec2005 ) is fast approaching. What should i do? Please help. Thank you so much.
102 ida // Mar 16, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Hi John,
I’m EB3 Phils. filed my 1-40 & I-485 concurrently in July 2007. Also, I have a previously approved I-140 with incorrect priority date of Aug 2005, based on the Orig LC. My lawyer asked for correction of the PD which Sept. 2004. The correction was done in June 2007. My lawyer has advised me to file for a new I-140 to avoid confusion thus a new filing was done concurrently in July 2007. Will this affect my case, maybe slow the processing because of this issue? my PD is now current.
103 Josette // Mar 16, 2008 at 7:11 pm
thanks for helping all of us …i (and i’m sure there’s a lot of us out there)greatly appreciate the effort that you’ve put into this website:)
104 John C // Mar 16, 2008 at 9:27 pm
@Jan: You might try resending a copy, but chances are you should just wait until they contact you. Make sure you always keep your address up-to-date.
@Ida: This is really a question for your lawyer. S/he probably knows all the facts and can give you specific advice. All I can tell you is that once your immigrant petition is approved, it is your priority date that determines whether a visa number is available.
@Josette: It’s really my pleasure. Thank you for coming and thanks for your feedback.
105 tammy // Mar 16, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Hi John!
Only a few more days for my Priority Date to become current!
We have decided to wait until the immigration interview to go ahead with any lawyers. In essence we really wouldn’t be able to do anything, because it will all depend on the immigration officer here in Brazil. But I will keep you posted.
Thank you so much for all you help!
Tammy
106 chas // Mar 16, 2008 at 11:13 pm
hi john,
Its chas again.So how long should i wait after my case became current? Its been almost 3 wks since it became current this month. My PD july 2004. I’m just worried coz a colleague of mine had her interview last week with PD of feb 2006 & her visa was released. How come? Whats the use of priority date? I complied with all the requirements, interview & medical last nov 2006 but still haven’t receive any single notice/reply from them. Pls advice… Thnx John.
107 wuwu :) // Mar 17, 2008 at 12:28 am
thank u thank u john… you’re doing the Lord’s work. I hope you’ll never get tired of answering our so many inquiries.
108 hiba // Mar 17, 2008 at 1:23 am
I am a married daughter of a citizen priority date of sept of 1995. Is there anyway that i can be able to have a working permit before my priority date?
109 jan // Mar 17, 2008 at 1:30 am
thank you John..just one more thing, would it be fine/wise for me to get marry at this time? my PD dec2005 (EB3).of course i want her to be with me in U.S.
john please help.
110 jaycelle_06 // Mar 17, 2008 at 11:42 am
Hi john,
A million thanks 4 providing me an info of how & where to check about my status for my eb3 (RN phils). FYI, i did receive all the necessary documents w/ the corresponding receipts before, since the start of my application until my packet 3 was sent to me. That was last september if i remember. Then d immigrant lawyer told me that my packet 4 will be coming very2x soon that time. but retrogression took place last july. Since that time i havent heard or receive anything from here anymore. I did try to asked her for a couple of more months after july, but all she said was that she doesnt have anything to update me coz its not anymore in her hands w/regards to the retrogression. And that my packet 3 was already @ the NVC. Is she right with that john? Anyway, one more query john, do u think my PD ( sept 01, 2005) will be included on May bulletin if this is how the VB goes on? And if so, do u think we will wait for the next month bulletin or we will just ignore that movement. You know i am planning to leave philippines for work & it will took me a year to come back again if ill accept the offer. I am confused if ill just wait for my visa instead. Pls enlighten me john. Your help is very much appreciated. Thank you so much!
111 minakshi // Mar 17, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Hello John, long time reader, first time post. Thanks for taking time to answer questions.
Here is a quick one hopefully.
Applied for GC thro emp, in CA in 2003 in EB3. Labor approved with PD of Oct-2003. (Do not know if I-140 was filed and or approved…)
Moved to MI for the same employer, different role. Re-apped in EB2; PD for this is Nov 2005. LC and I-140 approved. 485 filed.
My question is, can i re-use the Oct-2003 PD now? Does this depend on whether the I-140 was approved for the previous application?
Many thanks,
Sincerely, Minakshi
112 Carlos // Mar 17, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Hi John:
I am in the family-sponsored first preference category, rest of the world. My priority date is April 29, 2002. When do you think i will be granted an immigrant visa? Please give me your opinion no matter how harsh it is. I thank you in advance.
113 barbs dee // Mar 17, 2008 at 4:05 pm
My priority date is Aug 2004 and I had my I-140 in March 2007 and applied for I-485 in June 2007. I’m in the EB3 employment based category. I’m a british citizen working in the US for the past 7yrs on a H1B visa. I received my work authorization in Oct 2007 and based on Houston, Texas. I just noticed from the march 2008 bulletin that the employment based EB3 category for “all chargeability areas” has moved to Jan 2005.
When do you think I will receive my green card?
114 AL // Mar 17, 2008 at 4:14 pm
John,
Thank you for your responses.
115 MMS // Mar 17, 2008 at 10:20 pm
Thanks for your time and effort in answering my question!
Will write you soon
116 ONM // Mar 17, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Dear John,
Not many lawyers dedicate their time and effort to helping people at no cost. You are indeed a rare breed, committed too! Just wanted to extend kudos on behalf of all forum members for you candid and prompt replies.
117 lostboy // Mar 18, 2008 at 5:30 am
John,
A big thank you and I’m in support of ONM’s comment. In your response please include a link of your website so readers here can refer you clients.
118 PVV // Mar 18, 2008 at 8:34 am
john,
sorry waasnt able to read your post for the reason why retrogression might not be lifted this year 2008. can you post again why you think so? if not 2008, when do you think it will be lifted based o your prediction. i know no one can really say exact. but what’s your speculation on this?
thanks in advance.
119 John C // Mar 19, 2008 at 1:20 am
@Tammy: Hi. Glad to see movement in your category. Stop back soon and let us know what happens - good luck!
@Chas: Hi. Is your friend in the same category as you? You mentioned in your earlier comment that you are EB3 Philippines. But the priority date you mentioned for your friend (February 2006) is after the cutoff date for EB3 Philippines. Is your friend possibly in the EB2 category?
@Wuwu: Thanks for your comment!
@Hiba: The temporary work card (Employment Authorization Document or EAD) is applied for at the time of filing the I-485 (I’m assuming you are here in the US). If your priority date is not current, you cannot file the I-485.
@Jan: Now that’s a personal question! You’re on your own there.
@Jaycelle_06: Hi. It’s possible your priority date will fall before the cutoff date when the May visa bulletin comes out. But I really have no idea. Check back here to see what happens.
@Minakshi: Thanks for reading and commenting. You’ve asked a good question and you’re correct that the answer depends on whether the I-140 was approved on the prior application. You can only maintain the earlier priority date if the initial I-140 was approved. For anyone interested in the regulation governing the retention of priority dates, see 8 CFR 204.5(e). I’ve realized that there are actually quite a few immigration lawyers reading this blog, so I’ll try including citations in my answers when it makes sense.
@Carlos: Hi. The cutoff date in your category has only moved about 6 weeks since the December bulletin. Your priority date is still about 8 or 9 weeks after the cutoff date in the April bulletin. I hope that helps.
@Barbs Dee: It’s impossible to say. But I would definitely keep an eye out in the mail for correspondence from USCIS. Make sure you’ve kept your address up-to-date. Good luck, and please let us know when you hear anything because I’m sure others would be happy to hear about your experience.
@Al: It’s my pleasure.
@MMS: Looking forward to it!
@ONM: Thanks very much for your comment. Speaking of forums… I’m working on a forum section to add to this site. I love getting comments. But a lot of the comments aren’t necessarily related to the main content of the post (this is my fault as the moderator). But I’m going to try launching a forum section so that all questions/answers can be organized by subject matter. This should make it a much better experience for everyone involved. I’m hoping that I could get some other lawyers on board to help me moderate, but we’ll see what happens.
@Lostboy: Thank you for your comment as well. As crazy as this might sound, I’m not doing this for new clients. I’m very busy already! I started the site because I want to give away free and *trustworthy* information related to immigration law. So far, so good. The site got more than 20,000 pageviews last week and it’s only a few weeks old. I’m really enjoying it. And everyone’s comments are only improving the experience.
I get emails every day from people asking me to represent them. It’s always flattering and I always try to help one way or another. Most times I’ll refer them to another attorney if I think they can help. I might add an attorney directory to this site as well, and only include attorneys that I can personally recommend. If you have any ideas on this, feel free to send me your feedback (this offer is open to everyone). I need feedback because my only goal is to improve the user experience and distribute the best information to the most people. Thanks again.
@PVV: See my comment on retrogression here. Also, my hunch is that the folks at the State Department and USCIS are getting better at keeping track of the numbers. Communication (or lack therof) was a major reason the whole visa scandal happened last summer. I am sure they are improving this and using technology more effectively to boot. Let’s hope so!
120 Joseph S // Mar 19, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Hi John, thank you for taking the time to answer us…few lawyers doest that and even fewer on a dalily basis…
For the NVC to assing me a visa numer (EB3 ROW PD current of december 2003) first I have to send the DS-230? I have that form here but I’m collecting some civil documentos I need to send with it and its taking time.
The question is since I havent send it yet, the case is frozen untill they have my documents? Or they might assing the number even tought the form is my hands?
Thank you…
121 Moi // Mar 19, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Hi John
I have a question about the Automatic conversion clause of CSPA.
Based on the CSPA quote below:
Quote from Section 3 of CSPA law:
“Retention of Priority Date – If the age of an alien is determined under paragraph (1) to be 21 years of age or older for the purposes of subsections (a)(2)(A) and (d), the alien’s petition shall automatically be converted to the appropriate category and the alien shall retain the original priority date issued upon receipt of the original petition.”
The question is, in an F4 category case, how does USICS apply or interpret the automatic conversion aspect? When it says the “petition shall automatically be converted”, does that mean that the beneficiary will not need to file a new 1-130 for the derivitive who has aged out? Does that mean that the derivative who has aged out will be able to adjust status with the beneficiary (assuming the priority date of the appropriate category is current)? Or will the derivative have to wait until the beneficiary’s permanent resident application is approved, and then have a new 1-130 filed on his behalf and then ask to retain the original priority date? If the latter is the case, that doesn’t sound automatic to me.
Thanks in advance for your response!
122 Shishir // Mar 19, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Thats good news for EB2 professionals. Advancement of 3 yrs (from Jan 2000 to Dec 2003)Whats next? Do we think we guys will be lucky enough to have EB2 as current by October 2008?
123 rups // Mar 19, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Hi
I have a I 36O approved since Aug 2004, and have always maintained a deferred status till date. I am syill waiting for my priority date 14th June 2003 to be current, my category is F2A.
I had a H1B, which expired in Dec 2006.
Would I subject to be the 10 yr bar if i were to leave the country on an advance parole after I file I 485? Acc to memo I read from USCIS, I am not ‘out of status”? Can you please clarify
124 louryn // Mar 20, 2008 at 4:06 am
hi john ,
i would like to kno how long until the next bulletin comes out . thank you
125 jaycelle_06 // Mar 20, 2008 at 11:58 am
Hello again John,
Nothing much more to ask right now. Just want to take this time to extend my deepest appreciation for answering my queries and enlightening my confusions by reading all the infos that you provided in here w/d other cases & similar to mine. Thank you very2x much John… Will surely hear from me here again by next month update. Crossing my fingers that my PD will be included! Thanks in advance John. More power to you! God Bless…
126 Kumar // Mar 21, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Hi John,
First of all, I would like to thank you for this great service you are providing to all of the US visa aspirants. God bless you. I am going to file for my immigration process thru my company in EB3 category. I am from Kuwait(Currently on H1B in US), My question is that after the labor approval , Is it possible for my company to file for I-140 and I-485/EAD concurrently or not….I understand, I will have to wait for my GC till the PD gets currrent but will I be able to file for an EAD earlier or I will have to wait for PD to get current….I assume that looking at the movements of the EB3(Rest of the world) it will atleast take 4 years or more for my PD(Feb 2008) to get current..What do you reckon ?
127 nwendu // Mar 23, 2008 at 4:43 am
I know this may sound very ignorant but i just happened on your site while researching immigration news for a friend. I am su[rised to hear people post that they have priority dates of 2005 and earlier in the EB3. I came into the US sept 2006 under EB 3 category schedule A ( rest of the world) My peition was filed in june 2005 and approved januray 2006. i went for interview and got my visa as late as july only because there was a communication problem between the my agency and the attorney they use on payment of immigrant visa fees. So my question is how come my case was concluded before those that were filed earlier? when retrogression hit and i saw the dates went back to 2002 or so i