December Visa Bulletin

Each month, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) publishes the Visa Bulletin, listing all "preference" categories and states whether or not a backlog exists for each one.

For December 2019, USCIS has again indicated that the “Dates for Filing Applications,”chart should be used in establishing eligibility to file the I-485 Adjustment of Status petitions. In December, the EB-1 preference category on the Dates of Filing Chart for all countries other than China and India is “current.” This means the I-485 applications may be filed immediately with the Form I-140.  China and India remain backlogged to September 1, 2017 and March 15, 2017, respectively.

The EB-2 preference category remains “current” for all countries other than China and India which means that individuals in these categories may immediately file I-485 applications. China and India remain backlogged to August 1, 2016 and July 1, 2009, respectively. 

Because of the difference in dates on the two charts, I-485 applications filed now may be pending for lengthy periods of time; however, the opportunity to file the I-485 applications is available now. 

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