• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Contact
  • About
    • Our Mission
    • About Us
    • Testimonials
  • Log In
  • Search

Immigration Support Services

Immigration Solutions for American Business

  • Initiate a Visa Petition
  • Client Portal
  • Visa Information
    • Visa Overview
    • Non-immigrant Visas
    • Immigrant Visas
      • Employment-based
      • Family-based Green Cards
      • Diversity Lottery
    • Citizenship
    • Global Immigration
  • Library & Resources
    • News
    • Processing Times
    • Miscellaneous Information
    • For Teachers & Educators
    • For RNs, PTs, & Medical Workers
    • Current Visa Bulletin
    • Glossary & Acronyms
    • FAQ
  • Webinars

Revised Procedures for Determining Visa Availability

Upcoming Changes to the Visa Bulletin

Pursuant to the executive actions announced by President Obama in November 2014, the Department of State (DOS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have announced revised procedures on how to modernize and streamline the visa backlog system. In order to more accurately predict overall immigrant visa demand and maximize number usage, the DOS will now issue two separate priority date charts in its monthly Visa Bulletin, both for employment based applications and family based applications, which will determine visa availability for applicants waiting to file for Adjustment of Status. This change will go into effect on October 1, 2015.

The two charts represented in the new style of the monthly Visa Bulletin will be organized as follows:

  1. Application Final Action Dates: This chart shows the priority dates that are eligible for final I-485 adjudication and approval of the Green Card. This chart functions in the same ways that the Visa Bulletin always has in the past.
  2. Dates for Filing Visa Applications: This chart is new and will show priority dates that are eligible to file the I-485 Application to Adjust Status. It is important to note that when your priority date becomes current using this chart of the Visa Bulletin, you will be eligible to file for Adjustment of Status and take advantage of the benefits that comes with such filing, including being eligible to apply for EAD and Advance Parole benefits; however, your Application to Adjust Status will not be sent for final review and adjudicated until your priority date becomes current on the “Application Final Action Dates” chart of the Visa Bulletin.

It is important to note that these changes in the second chart of the Visa Bulletin only allow an individual to file for Adjustment of Status and may not shorten the amount of time it takes to receive the approved Green Card. It is impossible to predict what may happen in future Visa Bulletins, and it is quite possible that there will still be big monthly fluctuations, especially during the early stages of this change.

If you have any questions about how your case may be impacted by these new Visa Bulletin changes, feel free to contact our office.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Mikel says

    March 26, 2017 at 4:36 am

    Hello – I must say, I’m impressed with your site. I had no trouble navigating through all the tabs and intifmaroon was very easy to access. I found what I wanted in no time at all. Pretty awesome. Would appreciate it if you add forums or something, it would be a perfect way for your clients to interact. Great job

Leave a Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Primary Sidebar


Immigration 101
Sign Up Info


HR Immigration Best Practices
Sign Up Info


Green Cards 101
Sign Up Info


View Webinars

divider2

Visa Processing Times

Find out how long it will take to get your visa.

All Regional Service Centers
DOS Visa Bulletin
Check Your USCIS Online Case Status


Testimonials
divider2

Blessed because of ISS

"With the help of ISS, you have or will change the life of our employee for the better. I know...

~ Memorial Hospital - Client since 2007

Immigration Support Services
2016-11-17T11:15:18-05:00

~ Memorial Hospital - Client since 2007

"With the help of ISS, you have or will change the life of our employee for the better. I know she is really blessed because of ISS and all your staff!! Thank you for all of your help in making her life and our hospital succeed."
https://immigrationsupport.com/testimonials/blessed-because-of-iss

You help my business

"Thank you so much and please pass on my gratitude to all of the ISS staff. Not only did you help my...

~ Soccer Instructional Organization - Client since 2013

Immigration Support Services
2016-11-17T13:11:41-05:00

~ Soccer Instructional Organization - Client since 2013

"Thank you so much and please pass on my gratitude to all of the ISS staff. Not only did you help my business but my guys who benefit from these visas have established relationships and friendships here in the U.S." 
https://immigrationsupport.com/testimonials/you-help-my-business

You answer my unending questions; thanks!

"This process is the least favorite part of my job and you make it so easy for me. Thank for...

~Health Research Foundation - Client Since 2011

Immigration Support Services
2017-10-18T15:18:27-04:00

~Health Research Foundation - Client Since 2011

"This process is the least favorite part of my job and you make it so easy for me. Thank for you answering my unending questions!"
https://immigrationsupport.com/testimonials/answer-unending-questions-thanks

With ISS for many years

"We have worked with ISS for many years and have never been disappointed."

~ Worldwide Leader Paint Industry - Client since 2003

Immigration Support Services
2016-11-17T11:16:56-05:00

~ Worldwide Leader Paint Industry - Client since 2003

"We have worked with ISS for many years and have never been disappointed."
https://immigrationsupport.com/testimonials/with-iss-for-many-years

Huge impact

"Thank you all so much. Please do not underestimate the huge impact your hard work and dedication has on so many people's...

~ Soccer Instructional Organization - Client since 2013

Immigration Support Services
2016-11-17T13:12:52-05:00

~ Soccer Instructional Organization - Client since 2013

"Thank you all so much. Please do not underestimate the huge impact your hard work and dedication has on so many people's lives. You have made a lot of people so very very happy."
https://immigrationsupport.com/testimonials/huge-impact
0
0
Immigration Support Services
View more testimonials

Footer

Immigration Support Services

US 1-800-437-7313
International 1-717-506-5203 (How to call)
Email info@immigrationsupport.com
Quick form to contact us

Next Steps

  • Initiate a Visa
  • Check Case Status

Visa Information

  • Visa Overview
  • Non-immigrant Visas
  • Immigrant Visas
  • Citizenship
  • Global Immigration

Resources

  • Processing Times
  • Miscellaneous Information
  • Schedule 1
  • FAQ

© Immigration Support Services · ISS is not affiliated with any government agency.

The content of this website does not offer specific legal advice, nor does it create an attorney client relationship.  You should not reach any legal conclusions based on information contained herein without first seeking the advice of private legal counsel.

Immigration Support Services is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. ISS has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit but is not an endorsement of the quality of the program.

Website & Hosting by RedX Web Design