On January 9, 2013, The Department of State released the most current visa bulletin for the month of February 2013.
Employment based visas:
EB-1:
Current for all nationalities
EB-2:
China-mainland born cut off date- 1/15/2008
India-cut off date - 09/01/2004
Others cut off date – current
EB-3:
China mainland born -11/15/2006
India- 11/15/2002
Mexico-3/15/2007
Philippines-08/22/2006
Others- 03/15/2007
The visa numbers are still current world wide for EB-4 and EB-5 applications.
Since 8/18/2010, the USCIS has imposed stricter rules with EB-1 applications. Thus, it is essential that you consult with an experienced attorney before you start the application process. There are two part of EB-1 evaluation process:
1. The applicant must meet the baseline criteria for the category; and
2. The applicant must provide evidence to demonstrate that he or she possess
the required high level of expertise for the immigration category.
We recommend that you file your petition as early as you can since by doing so you would have an earlier priority date.
Employment based visas:
EB-1:
Current for all nationalities
EB-2:
China-mainland born cut off date- 1/15/2008
India-cut off date - 09/01/2004
Others cut off date – current
EB-3:
China mainland born -11/15/2006
India- 11/15/2002
Mexico-3/15/2007
Philippines-08/22/2006
Others- 03/15/2007
The visa numbers are still current world wide for EB-4 and EB-5 applications.
Since 8/18/2010, the USCIS has imposed stricter rules with EB-1 applications. Thus, it is essential that you consult with an experienced attorney before you start the application process. There are two part of EB-1 evaluation process:
1. The applicant must meet the baseline criteria for the category; and
2. The applicant must provide evidence to demonstrate that he or she possess
the required high level of expertise for the immigration category.
We recommend that you file your petition as early as you can since by doing so you would have an earlier priority date.
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