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In the Headlines: Understanding How the H-1B Visa, EB-2 Green Card Transfer, and Visa Bulletin Are Related

October 11, 2023
With the most recent Visa Bulletin released and the start of the new federal fiscal year in place, you’re seeing the terms H-1B Visa, EB-2 Green Card transfer, and Visa Bulletin everywhere in immigration headlines. What do these terms refer to, and how are they related? We’ll explain what you need to know here.

Highlights From the July 2023 Visa Bulletin: Could Your Work Visa Be on the Move?

July 6, 2023
The Visa Bulletin is the go-to resource for millions of people as they wait for progress on their Green Card and other legal documents. Although it’s an essential part of the process, it can be challenging to understand this bulletin when you’re new to the system or if you simply want to know about your specific country and visa category. Here, we’ve summarized the highlights of the July 2023 visa bulletin to let you know if your work visa is on the move, stagnant, or possibly retrogressed.

June 2023 Visa Bulletin Summary

June 28, 2023
The Visa Bulletin is an important document released by the United States Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs monthly. If you’re waiting for a green card or another way to get into the US, this bulletin is your go-to resource to find out how much longer you can expect to sit in the “queue.” June 2023’s was released on May 12, 2023, and here, we have the overall summary to help you understand where your country’s momentum sits.

USCIS Predicts 2023's Immigration Processes

March 8, 2023
Since the pandemic, the process of obtaining a visa or green card has been significantly delayed. Some of these delays were unavoidable as a global shutdown forced everyone to stay home, regardless of the expiration date on one’s visa. However, other delays since the reopening of government offices were due to changing legislation, increases in applications, and outdated technology. 2022 brought with it the need for massive adjustments in USCIS’s processes, and as 2023 begins, the immigration specialists predict we’ll be seeing some much-needed improvements.

June 2022 Visa Bulletin Updates

May 27, 2022
For June, EB-2 visa applicants from India are seeing their final action date advance by more than a year.

Visa Bulletin Updates for May 2022

April 15, 2022
The State Department has once again started processing investor visa applications, and changes have been marked on the May visa bulletin. In addition, cut-off dates for May and June of 2022 have been listed for DV (green card lottery) applicants.

Visa Bulletin Updates for April, 2022

March 18, 2022
The bulletin for April features slight advancements for EB2 applicants from India seeking a final action date, and a 1 year advancement for EB2 applicants from India looking to file their visa application.

Visa Bulletin Updates for February, 2022

February 10, 2022
For February, there are some noticeable advancements in the EB2 category for Indian and Chinese immigrant visa applicants. The State Department also issued a notice about a final action date they might implement for EB4 applicants.

December Visa Bulletin Updates

November 18, 2021
The December Visa Bulletin will feature advances for employment based applicants from India and China in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories.

What is the EB3 Visa Process Like?

May 4, 2021
This employment-based visa category provides a pathway for skilled workers and professionals to travel to the United States and eventually apply for a U.S. based green card.
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