The May 2024 Visa Bulletin for the United States reveals mixed progress for Indian Green Card applicants, with some categories showing advancements while others remain stagnant. Understanding the bulletin is crucial for those navigating the Green Card journey, as it provides insights into adjusting immigration status and eligibility timelines.
Key highlights from the May 2024 Visa Bulletin include:
Family-Sponsored Applications: Some categories, such as the F2A visa for spouses and unmarried children of permanent residents, have shown progress. The Final Action Date for F2A has moved from September 2020 to June 2021. Similarly, the Final Action Dates for F2B (unmarried sons and daughters of permanent residents) have advanced from November 2015 to April 2016.
Employment-Based Preferences: The bulletin outlines various preference categories for employment-based immigrants, including priority workers, members of professions holding advanced degrees, skilled workers, professionals, and other workers. Final Action Dates for employment-based preferences vary by category, with some showing advancement while others remain unchanged.
Understanding the Visa Bulletin: The bulletin serves as a roadmap for the Green Card journey, featuring two sections: Dates for Filing and Final Action Dates. These sections provide information on permissible submission dates for adjustment of status and immigrant visa applications, as well as estimated wait times for application approval.
Allocation of Immigrant Visas: Immigrant visas are issued based on priority dates and demand received by April 1st. Categories with oversubscribed demand may experience delays, with Final Action Dates determined by the priority date of the first applicant who could not be reached within the numerical limits.
Overall, while some progress has been made in certain visa categories, others remain stagnant, underscoring the importance of understanding the Visa Bulletin for Green Card applicants navigating the complex immigration process.
