USCIS Releases Guide on Visa Availability for Immigrants
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a guide for prospective immigrants detailing how to confirm the availability of immigrant visas using the Visa Bulletin. This guide is aimed at individuals seeking lawful permanent residency in the United States.
It explains that not all applicants can receive a visa immediately due to limited supply. The wait time for a visa depends on three factors: the applicant's priority date, preference category, and the country of chargeability.
The Visa Bulletin, issued monthly by the US Department of State, lists cut-off dates for each preference category and country. An immigrant visa is available when an applicant's priority date is earlier than the cut-off date for their category and country.
The guide also discusses visa retrogression and concurrent filing, emphasizing the importance of checking visa availability before proceeding with the adjustment of status application.
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