Question 1

What is the the current month Visa Bulletin?

Accepted Answer

The the current month Visa Bulletin is the monthly visa-availability bulletin published by the U.S. Department of State for the the current month period. It lists priority-date cut-offs for every employment-based and family-based immigration category, by country of chargeability. This bulletin is currently in effect.

Question 2

What is the U.S. Visa Bulletin?

Accepted Answer

The Visa Bulletin is published monthly by the U.S. Department of State and shows visa-availability cut-off dates for family-based and employment-based immigration categories. Only applicants with a priority date earlier than the listed cut-off date may file Form I-485 or be issued an immigrant visa in that month.

Question 3

What does 'C' mean in the Visa Bulletin?

Accepted Answer

'C' stands for 'Current' — it means the category is current, with no backlog. Visas are immediately available for any priority date in that category and country.

Question 4

What does 'U' mean in the Visa Bulletin?

Accepted Answer

'U' stands for 'Unavailable' — it means no visas are available in that category for the month. The category is fully retrogressed; applicants must wait until the cut-off date moves forward in a future bulletin.

Question 5

What is the difference between Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing?

Accepted Answer

Final Action Dates govern when an immigrant visa or green card may actually be issued. Dates for Filing govern when USCIS will accept an Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) application. USCIS chooses each month which chart to honor for I-485 filings.

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