April Visa Bulletin

Each month, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) publishes the Visa Bulletin, listing all "preference" categories and states whether a backlog exists for each one. In addition, the categories are folded into two charts: “Final Action” chart and a “Dates for Filing” chart for Family-Based immigration and Employment-Based immigration. 

In April, the EB-1 preference category on the Final Action Chart remains current for all countries other than China and India. The EB-1 priority dates for China and India are September 1, 2022 for China and March 1, 2021 for India. 

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determined that the Final Action for Employment-Based Visa Applications Chart could be used in April. Both the EB-2 and EB-3 preference categories remain backlogged for all countries, which means that individuals in these categories may not file Form I-485 applications until their priority dates become “current.” Very little to no forward movement is expected in the coming months since the final action dates for many categories advanced for April 2024.

The complete Visa Bulletin, including priority dates for family-based immigrant applications, can be found on the Department of State website.  

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