US immigration: EB-2 visa reaches annual limit for 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

US immigration: EB-2 visa reaches annual limit for 2024

Hindustan Times  

The U.S. Department of State announced on Monday that all available EB-2 visas for fiscal year 2024 have been issued. All available EB-2 visas for fiscal year 2024 have been issued, next year window to open on October 2024. Workers seeking EB-2 visas, particularly those in fields requiring advanced expertise, will also have to wait for the new fiscal year to resume their visa process or submit new applications. For both employers and prospective workers, the early depletion of EB-2 visas highlights the competitive nature of U.S. employment-based immigration, emphasizing the need for advanced planning in future visa applications.

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United States Reaches 65,000 H-1B Visa Cap for 2022: USCIS

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