What does the May 2022 Visa Bulletin mean for India?
The May 2022 Visa Bulletin doesn’t show much significant movement, but could be indicative of a big advancement coming soon. We see that the India Final Action Date for EB1 stays current, while EB3 continues to remain unchanged for 7 months.
Are there any changes to family-based final action dates for 2022?
The U.S. Department of State has officially released the Visa Bulletin for May 2022 today, April 13, 2022, and the results are leaving many immigrant visa applicants who are waiting for their priority dates wondering if any significant movement is on the horizon. No change in family-based final action dates.
Will India EB2 final action date advance in June 2022?
The India EB2 Final Action Date advances minimally. While not much progress is shown in the May Visa Bulletin, many believe that there should be a noticeable jump in the June 2022 Visa Bulletin.
Will family based petition dates change after November Visa Bulletin?
Hi friends, I was watching the reviews about the November visa bulletin and come across that it was predicted that till June or July 2022 family based petition dates may not change. It will remain same due to backlog. The video link I am given below
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.
How often is Visa Bulletin updated?
every monthThe U.S. Department of State releases a Visa Bulletin every month that provides a summary on the availability of immigrant numbers for U.S. immigrant visas, also known as Green Cards. The Immigration and Nationality Act sets no limits on Green Cards for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens.
Is NVC scheduling interviews 2022?
While in May 2022, NVC reported 421,136 eligible immigrant visa applicants still pending the scheduling of an interview after May 2022 appointment scheduling was completed, resulting in a growing backlog of 5,350 immigrant visa cases in June.
What is upcoming Visa Bulletin?
Upcoming Visa Bulletin USCIS, in coordination with Department of State (DOS), is revising the procedures for determining visa availability for applicants waiting to file for employment-based or family-sponsored preference adjustment of status.
Will USCIS speed up 2022?
USCIS Extends Premium-Processing to Certain Pending Immigrant Petitions. On May 24, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an expansion of premium processing service to two additional categories of Form I-140 immigrant petitions.
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.
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 for NVC to send interview letter?
Interview and Final Fee Once you've sent your supporting documents, it generally takes 1-2 months before your visa interview is scheduled. You'll receive a notice from either the NVC or your local U.S. consulate informing you of your interview time and date.
What is a current priority date with NVC?
The date your petition was filed is called your priority date.
How can I check my US visa slots?
Check US Visa Slots. This checkvisaslots.com's extension will provide access to check & share the US visa slots availability. Summary: checkvisaslots.com is a collaborative screenshot sharing platform to check the US visa slots availability at US Consulates/Embassy in India.
Why green card dates are not moving?
If green cards are unavailable, you will not see any movement from that final action date. However, if the limit has been passed, you may see the date retrogress or move backward away from your priority date.
How long is the green card process 2022?
7 to 33 monthsIt takes 7 to 33 months to process a Green Card application. The Green Card processing time depends on the type of Green Card you are applying for, the location of the processing office and other factors. Family Preference Green Cards processing takes from 1 to 10 years depending on the wait time and yearly caps.
Does USCIS check Internet history?
This does not permit USCIS to search your social media account or internet history, but the agency is now collecting and storing records of your social media use available in the public domain.
How does visa bulletin Work?
The visa bulletin shows you when you may proceed with your green card application based on when you originally filed your Form I-130 (the “Petition for Alien Relative”). Once you have submitted Form I-130, you'll be able to check the visa bulletin to figure out the wait time for continuing your green card application.
Why green card dates are not moving?
If green cards are unavailable, you will not see any movement from that final action date. However, if the limit has been passed, you may see the date retrogress or move backward away from your priority date.
What is final action date in visa bulletin?
A: The Final Action Date on the Visa Bulletin is the date when an immigrant visa is available and a green card may finally be issued. A green card case cannot be completed (approved) unless the applicant's priority date is earlier than the Final Action Date listed on the Visa Bulletin.
What to do if priority date is not current?
Current Step: If your priority date is not current, then you can calculate when it may become current, check your case status, case processing time, etc: https://www.mygcvisa.com/calculator
When will you get Wl?
You will get wl in 2028 so just be patience and take your time.
Will the dates change for the F1 visa?
Same for F1, F2B, F3 and F4. No dates will change in the visa bulletin for the coming months. Don't know how many months but looks like a year I think
Does USCIS data change every month?
The dates above have been calculated from data provided by USCIS/DOS. It does not include future demand (which can increase or decrease anytime). Hence data will keep changing every month. We will update these tables as we get more data from USCIS or DOS.
