August 2023 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 August, the EB-1 preference category on the Final Action Chart for all countries will be backlogged. The EB-1 priority date for China and India is February 1, 2022, and January 1, 2012, respectively. The EB-1 priority date for all other countries will be August 1, 2023. This means an otherwise qualified foreign national with an approved EB-1 I-140 may not file the I-485 in August if their priority date is later than what is listed on the Visa Bulletin.

The EB-2 and EB-3 preference categories remains backlogged for all countries, which means that individuals in these categories may not file Form I-485 applications until their priority date becomes “current.”

The complete Visa Bulletin, including priority dates for family-based immigrant applications, can be found on the Department of State website. There is no additional information at this time on how various backlogs will progress starting in the new fiscal year (October 1, 2023).  Iandoli, Desai & Cronin will continue to monitor the situation and provide client updates if/when we receive additional information.

If you have questions about planning, please schedule a consultation with one of the attorneys at Iandoli, Desai & Cronin (info@iandoli.com).