June 2024 US Visa Bulletin: Minimal movement in EB Green Card categories despite advancement for family-based visas
7 months ago

June 2024 US Visa Bulletin: Minimal movement in EB Green Card categories despite advancement for family-based visas

Hindustan Times  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services revealed the Visa Bulletin for June 2024, once again reflecting minimal movement in employment-based cut-off dates. Key Takeaways of June 2024 US Visa Bulletin As always, ‘dates for filing’ indicate the timeline of the application's eligibility. Final Action Dates for family- Family- Dates for filing family-based visa applications: Family- Employment-Based preferences 1st: Priority Workers - 28.6% global employment-based preference level + surplus numbers of fourth and fifth preferences. 5th: Employment Creation - 7.1% of the worldwide level Final Action Dates for Employment-based cases: Employment-based category India China-mainland born Mexico Philippines 1st March 1, 2021 September 1, 2022 C C 2nd April 15, 2012 February 1, 2020 January 15, 2023 January 15, 2023 3rd August 22, 2012 September 1, 2020 November 22, 2022 November 22, 2022 Other Workers August 22, 2012 January 1, 2017 Ocrober 8, 2020 May 1, 2020 4th November 1, 2020 November 1, 2020 November 1, 2020 November 1, 2020 Certain Religious Workers November 1, 2020 November 1, 2020 November 1, 2020 November 1, 2020 5th Unreserved December 1, 2020 December 15, 2015 C C 5th Set Aside: Rural C C C C 5th Set Aside: High Unemployment C C C C 5th Set Aside: Infrastructure C C C C C: Current Dates for filing Employment-based visa applications:

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Indians move slightly ahead in Green Card race: Here's what US Visa Bulletin hints
1 week, 4 days ago

Indians move slightly ahead in Green Card race: Here's what US Visa Bulletin hints

India TV News  

For Indians eyeing an American visa, the US Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs has some good news. The Visa Bulletin for January 2025 hints at notable progress in several visa categories, including family- The US Department of State issues a monthly Visa Bulletin, providing information regarding the availability of immigrant visa numbers for applicants seeking a green card …

Indians moved ahead in green card queue: US Visa Bulletin delivers good news
1 week, 5 days ago

Indians moved ahead in green card queue: US Visa Bulletin delivers good news

India Today  

The US Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs has some good news for Indian applicants eyeing an American visa. FAMILY- The fiscal year 2025 limit for family- In the US Visa Bulletin for 2025, there are several key changes in this category: First Preference - For Indians in this category, the final action date has advanced by one month, …

Nov 2024 US visa bulletin: No change in employment-based green card queue; slight progress for family-based categories
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Nov 2024 US visa bulletin: No change in employment-based green card queue; slight progress for family-based categories

Hindustan Times  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services have released the US visa bulletin for November 2024. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Key Takeaways of November 2024 US Visa Bulletin The USCIS' November US visa bulletin uses official jargon to distinguish between “Dates for Filing” and “Final Action Dates.” One's priority date must coincide with the cut-off date listed alongside the country's visa category. Employment-Based …

US September 2024 bulletin: EB3 visa — What are the waiting time for Indians, dates, preferences & all you need to know
4 months, 1 week ago

US September 2024 bulletin: EB3 visa — What are the waiting time for Indians, dates, preferences & all you need to know

Live Mint  

US September 2024 visa bulletin: The United States Department of States website has released its visa bulletin for September 2024, notifying of the likely wait times for those seeking EB-3 category visas to the country. The September 2024 visa bulletin also has details regarding the family- Employment-based Preferences Are As Follows: First: Priority Workers comprise 28.6 per cent of the …

Despite US EB-5 visa issuance surge in FY24 so far, Indian applicants witnessed a 22% productivity decline
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Despite US EB-5 visa issuance surge in FY24 so far, Indian applicants witnessed a 22% productivity decline

Hindustan Times  

The US EB-5 program has been a highly sought-after gateway to American Green Cards for many, including Indian applicants. According to the Department of State's data, 512 EB-5 visas were issued to Indian applicants in FY24 so far, which accounted for a 22% productivity decline. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} According to USCIS, this investor program opens the doors for those …

Despite US EB-5 visa issuance surge in FY24 so far, Indian applicants witnessed a 22% productivity decline
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Despite US EB-5 visa issuance surge in FY24 so far, Indian applicants witnessed a 22% productivity decline

Hindustan Times  

The US EB-5 program has been a highly sought-after gateway to American Green Cards for many, including Indian applicants. According to the Department of State's data, 512 EB-5 visas were issued to Indian applicants in FY24 so far, which accounted for a 22% productivity decline. EB-5 visa issuance numbers for Indian applicants According to the Department of State’s data, 7,173 …

April 2024 US Visa Bulletin: Final action dates for employment-based green cards move up
8 months, 3 weeks ago

April 2024 US Visa Bulletin: Final action dates for employment-based green cards move up

Hindustan Times  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services revealed the April 2024 Visa Bulletin earlier in March. Additionally, the April US Visa Bulletin has noted little to no movement for employment-based categories in the coming months as final action dates for several categories moved up in the latest update. Key Reminders of April 2024 US Visa Bulletin Foreign nationals filing for EB …

March 2024 US Visa Bulletin: Progress for EB-1 Indian Green Card applicants
10 months ago

March 2024 US Visa Bulletin: Progress for EB-1 Indian Green Card applicants

Hindustan Times  

Following the monthly publication from the US State Department about green card applications, the latest March 2024 Visa Bulletin offers an in-depth analysis of the various immigrant visas and their application dates. Key Reminders of March 2024 US Visa Bulletin Foreign nationals filing for EB adjustment applications in the upcoming month must have a priority date earlier than the one …

All about US immigration reform bill to shorten green card wait time: HR 6542 explained
1 year ago

All about US immigration reform bill to shorten green card wait time: HR 6542 explained

Hindustan Times  

The long awaited demand of Indian Americans to reform US immigration is finally stepping closer to reality. During the 2023 fiscal year, the US State Department issued a near record level of non-immigrant visas – more than 10.4 million globally The bill aims to address the green card backlog and eliminate country-based discrimination for employment-based visas. Bill removes employment based …

Early Employment Authorization of US Green Card Process; Indians to Gain
1 year, 1 month ago

Early Employment Authorization of US Green Card Process; Indians to Gain

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: A White House Commission has recommended issuing an employment authorisation card and other necessary travel documents at the preliminary stage of the Green Card application processing system, a proposal if approved by the US president would be a big relief to thousands of foreign professionals, an overwhelming majority of whom are Indians. This is when they currently get their …

Over 1L Indian Kids May Age-Out Before Obtaining Green Card, At 'High Risk' of Family Separation: Study
1 year, 3 months ago

Over 1L Indian Kids May Age-Out Before Obtaining Green Card, At 'High Risk' of Family Separation: Study

News 18  

A recent study found over 11 lakh Indians face a high risk of separation from family as they are caught up in the employment green-card backlog – EB-2 and EB-3 categories, while nearly 1.34 lakh kids will age out before they obtain a green card. According to recent research by David J. Bier, associate director of immigration studies with the …

Key bill benefitting Indian IT professionals in United States passes big hurdle
2 years, 8 months ago

Key bill benefitting Indian IT professionals in United States passes big hurdle

India TV News  

Highlights Key Congressional committee passes bill to eliminate per country cap on Green Card It'll benefit Ind IT professionals languishing over decades of waiting for Permanent Resident Card A Green Card, known officially as a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued to immigrants A key US Congressional committee has passed a legislation to eliminate the per-country cap on issuing …

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