Visa Bulletin for Oct 21

[Sukumar111]

On 9/13/2021 at 7:11 AM, tacobell fan said:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2022/visa-bulletin-for-october-2021.html

 FINAL ACTION DATES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES

On the chart below, the listing of a date for any class indicates that the class is oversubscribed (see paragraph 1); "C" means current, i.e., numbers are authorized for issuance to all qualified applicants; and "U" means unauthorized, i.e., numbers are not authorized for issuance. (NOTE: Numbers are authorized for issuance only for applicants whose priority date is earlier than the final action date listed below.)

 

 

Employment- based	All Chargeability  Areas Except Those Listed	CHINA- mainland  born	EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS	INDIA	MEXICO	PHILIPPINES
1st	C	C	C	C	C	C
2nd	C	01JUL18	C	01SEP11	C	C
3rd	C	08JAN19	C	01JAN14	C	C
Other Workers	C	01FEB10	C	01JAN14	C	C
4th	C	C	15MAR19	C	01MAR20	C
Certain Religious Workers	U	U	U	U	U	U
5th Non-Regional Center (C5 and T5)	C	22NOV15	C	C	C	C
5th Regional Center (I5 and R5)	U	U	U	U	U	U

 

 

DATES FOR FILING OF EMPLOYMENT-BASED VISA APPLICATIONS

The chart below reflects dates for filing visa applications within a timeframe justifying immediate action in the application process. Applicants for immigrant visas who have a priority date earlier than the application date in the chart may assemble and submit required documents to the Department of State’s National Visa Center, following receipt of notification from the National Visa Center containing detailed instructions. The application date for an oversubscribed category is the priority date of the first applicant who cannot submit documentation to the National Visa Center for an immigrant visa. If a category is designated “current,” all applicants in the relevant category may file, regardless of priority date.

The “C” listing indicates that the category is current, and that applications may be filed regardless of the applicant’s priority date. The listing of a date for any category indicates that only applicants with a priority date which is earlier than the listed date may file their application.

Visit www.uscis.gov/visabulletininfo for information on whether USCIS has determined that this chart can be used (in lieu of the chart in paragraph 5.A.) this month for filing applications for adjustment of status with USCIS. 

Employment- based	All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed	CHINA- mainland  born	EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS	INDIA	MEXICO	PHILIPPINES
1st	C	C	C	C	C	C
2nd	C	01SEP18	C	08JUL12	C	C
3rd	C	15JAN19	C	08JAN14	C	C
Other Workers	C	01MAY10	C	08JAN14	C	C
4th	C	C	15MAY19	C	C	C
Certain Religious Workers	C	C	15MAY19	C	C	C
5th Non-Regional Center (C5 and T5)	C	15DEC15	C	C	C	C
5th Regional Center (I5 and R5)	C	15DEC15	C	C	C	C

 

 

VISA AVAILABILITY IN THE COMING MONTHS

FAMILY-sponsored categories (potential monthly movement)

Worldwide dates:

F1:   No movement expected
F2A: Current
F2B: No movement expected
F3:   No movement expected
F4:   No movement expected

EMPLOYMENT-based categories (potential monthly movement)

Employment First:

Worldwide: Current
China:         Current
India:          Current

Employment Second:

Worldwide: Current
China:         Up to several months
India:          Up to several months

Employment Third:

Worldwide:  A final action date could be imposed as early as November
China:          A retrogression of this date could occur as early as November
India:           A retrogression of this date could occur as early as November
Mexico:       A final action date could be imposed as early as November
Philippines: A final action date could be imposed as early as November

Employment Fourth:  Current for most countries

El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras:  Limited, if any, movement expected
Mexico:  Limited, if any, movement expected

Employment Fifth:  Current for most countries

China: No forward movement

The above final action date projections for the Family and Employment categories indicate what is likely to happen on a monthly basis through January.  The determination of the actual monthly final action dates is subject to fluctuations in applicant demand and several other variables impacting processing. 

Whats the difference between 1st table and 2nd table? always confusing

both are employment based ey kadha ? which table applies to us?

[tacobell fan]

29 minutes ago, Sukumar111 said:

Whats the difference between 1st table and 2nd table? always confusing

both are employment based ey kadha ? which table applies to us?

USCIS decides which table they allow based on that you can send 485. Filing usually ahead of Final action and for October Month USCIS says they will accept Filing dates. 

[Picheshwar]

[Sukumar111]

8 minutes ago, tacobell fan said:

USCIS decides which table they allow based on that you can send 485. Filing usually ahead of Final action and for October Month USCIS says they will accept Filing dates. 

thanks bro, i understand about the dates and to which we can send 485 but confusion is : in the above post, they have released 2 tables : both for employment based category only kada

one table says :

EB2

01SEP11

and another says

EB2

08JUL12

which one applies to us?