How do I know my EB2 priority date?
You can find your priority date on the I-797 form mailed by USCIS approving your I-130 petition. Current: In the context of the visa bulletin, “current” means no backlog and no wait time for a green card. A particular priority date becomes “current” once it reaches the front of the line and a green card is available.
How many pending EB2 applications are there?
how many eb2 india applications are pending? Per CATO Institute, Estimations show that that there are around 560,000+ applications pending in the EB2 category for FY2020.
How long does it take for EB2 to get a green card?
If the US consular officer or immigration officer approves your application, you will receive EB2 visa status and be eligible to come to the United States and with a green card. Whether you apply for your immigrant visa or do an adjustment of status, the average processing time is about 9 months.
How long does it take to downgrade EB2 to EB3?
six months
File the EB3 I-140 with your EB2 PERM in regular processing. Then once you receive your receipt you can upgrade your EB3 I-40 application to premium processing. The general processing time for an EB2 to EB3 downgrade application is six months or more.
When does your priority date have to be?
Some months the dates may not move at all, if demand is high. Your priority date have to be before visa bulletin cutoff date to be current. Example, if visa bulletin date is 05MAY11, your priority date have to be May 4 or earlier to be current.
When is the final action date for the EB-1 visa?
The final action dates for the EB-1 category are current for all countries including China and India. Final action dates for EB-2 China have moved forward by 4 months to April 1, 2018. EB-3 China moves forward ever so slightly by 7 days to to January 8, 2019, and EB-3 India advances by six months to July 1, 2013.
How are priority dates used to determine immigration status?
DOS uses the priority date to determine an immigrant’s place in the visa queue. When the priority date becomes available, or is “current,” immigrants may be able to apply for adjustment of status (or apply for an immigrant visa with DOS if they are outside the U.S.) and obtain lawful permanent resident status, if otherwise eligible.
Where can I Find my priority date for a visa?
If you are a prospective immigrant, you can find your priority date on Form I-797, “Notice of Action”, for the petition filed on your behalf. Demand for and supply of immigrant visas.