Are there any immigrant visas available for June 2012?
For JUNE, immigrant numbers in the DV category are available to qualified DV-2012 applicants chargeable to all regions/eligible countries as follows. When an allocation cut-off number is shown, visas are available only for applicants with DV regional lottery rank numbers BELOW the specified allocation cut-off number:
Where can I find the monthly Visa Bulletin?
The Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs publishes the monthly Visa Bulletin on their website at travel.state.gov under the Visas section. Alternatively, visitors may access the Visa Bulletin directly by going to: Travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html
When does the year of entitlement end for a DV visa?
Entitlement to immigrant status in the DV category lasts only through the end of the fiscal (visa) year for which the applicant is selected in the lottery. The year of entitlement for all applicants registered for the DV-2012 program ends as of September 30, 2012. DV visas may not be issued to DV-2012 applicants after that date.
What is Item F of the May Visa Bulletin (Number 44)?
Item F of the May Visa Bulletin (number 44) provided projections regarding visa availability in the coming months. Information received from the USCIS after the publication of that item requires an update in the projections for the Employment First and Second preference categories.
How do I check my Visa Bulletin?
Open the Visa Bulletin. Open the Department of State visa bulletin at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html. Click on the month of the “Current Visa Bulletin”.
What is the current visa priority date?
Priority date: This is the date that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received your I-130 petition. Think of this date as your place in the green card line. You can find your priority date on the I-797 form mailed by USCIS approving your I-130 petition.
Why did Visa Bulletin go back?
Visa retrogression is usually caused because the “annual limit for a category or country has been used up or is expected to be used up soon.” Usually, things return to normal (the cut-off dates shift back to where they were before the retrogression) when the new fiscal year begins on October 1.
Is NVC scheduling interviews 2022?
After reviewing your application, the NVC will schedule your immigrant visa interview. As of April 25, 2022, the NVC is reviewing documents submitted on or before February 4, 2022. Applicants must still complete all necessary formalities for their applications before the NVC reviews their case.
Will USCIS speed up 2022?
Washington, D.C., May 6, 2021: Reports from USCIS and from Donoso & Partners' own recent experience indicate that USCIS processing times are likely to drop during the remainder of 2021 and through 2022.
How long does it take for NVC to send case to Embassy 2022?
Your petition is awaiting an interview appointment. At this time, no further action is required. We appreciate your patience. After the NVC sends you this confirmation, then you can expect to wait between 2-6 months for the NVC to schedule you an interview at the U.S. consulate in your home country.
How long does it take NVC to schedule interview after Documentarily qualified?
Although NVC strives to schedule appointments within three months of NVC's acceptance of all requested documentation, this timeframe is subject to the operating status and capacity of the consular section.
How long does F4 visa category take?
between 18 and 25 yearsHow long is the F4 visa processing time? The F4 Visa processing time is generally long. Depending upon your country, it could take anywhere between 18 and 25 years to get your visa processed.
How long visa Retrogression last?
Retrogressed Applications Are Not Terminated Once a visa becomes available, an applicant has almost two years before the ability to apply ends.
What is a current priority date with NVC?
The date your petition was filed is called your priority date.
How long does it take NVC to review additional documents 2022?
Document review takes 71 days Time until documents submitted on CEAC are reviewed by NVC.
How long is the wait for immigrant visa interview?
around two to three weeksOn average, waiting times for an appointment are around two to three weeks – under normal conditions.
What is EB2 current priority date?
EB-2 India's Final Action date remains at December 1, 2014, while EB-2 China remains at April 1, 2019. No change in Mexico in the EB-4 category (remains at April 1, 2020). In the family-based Dates for Filing Chart we see no changes across the board apart from F-2B Mexico, which advances one week.
What does priority date current mean?
What is the meaning of a priority date being "current"? In order for an individual to obtain an immigrant visa (Green Card), a visa number must be available to you. This is referred to as the priority date being "current." The priority date is current if there is no backlog in the category.
How long does it take for NVC to schedule interview 2022?
How long does it take to get an appointment? Although NVC strives to schedule appointments within three months of NVC's acceptance of all requested documentation, this timeframe is subject to the operating status and capacity of the consular section.
What is current EB3 priority date for India?
EB-2: India will advance by one year, to September 1, 2014, and China will remain at March 1, 2019. All other countries will remain current. EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers: EB-3 India and EB-3 China will remain unchanged from the previous month, at January 15, 2012 and March 22, 2018, respectively.
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Who reports applicants for numerically limited visas?
Consular officers are required to report to the Department of State documentarily qualified applicants for numerically limited visas; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security reports applicants for adjustment of status.
What is the cut off date for oversubscribed applicants?
The cut-off date for an oversubscribed category is the priority date of the first applicant who could not be reached within the numerical limits. Only applicants who have a priority date earlier than the cut-off date may be allotted a number.
What is the minimum family sponsored preference?
Section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) sets an annual minimum family-sponsored preference limit of 226,000. The worldwide level for annual employment-based preference immigrants is at least 140,000. Section 202 prescribes that the per-country limit for preference immigrants is set at 7% of the total annual family-sponsored ...
