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A Next, You will find an analysis of Visa Bulletin issued by the Department of State, corresponding to the month de April 2026, which determines the availability of visa Immigrant for the different categories Requests for family and work, plus information General who will help youá to understand how it works.

REQUEST FOR FAMILY
FOR THE MAJORITY OF COUNTRIES (excepting: China, India, Mexico and the Philippines)
CAT.BeneficiariesDATE OF PREFERENCEWAITING TIMEDIFFERENCE WITH THE PREVIOUS MONTH
F1Citizens' older children aged 21 years and overMay 1, 20178 years and 11 months5 months, and 23 days
F2ASpouse or unmarried children under 21 years of Legal Permanent ResidentFebruary 1, 20242 years, and 2 months0 days
F2BSingle children over 21 years of age of Legal Permanent Resident statusMay 22, 20178 years, 10 months, and 10 days5 months, and 21 days
F3Married children of a CitizenDecember 22, 201114 years, 3 months, and 10 days3 months, and 14 days
F4Brothers of CitizenJune 8, 200817 years, 9 months, and 23 days5 months
MEXICO
F1Citizens' older children aged 21 years and overFebruary 12, 200719 years, 1 month, and 17 days1 month, and 21 days
F2ASpouse or unmarried children under 21 years of Legal Permanent ResidentFebruary 1, 20233 years, and 2 months0 days
F2BSingle children over 21 years of age of Legal Permanent Resident statusFebruary 15, 200917 years, 1 month, and 14 days0 days
F3Married children of a CitizenMay 1, 200124 years and 11 months0 days
F4Brothers of CitizenApril 8, 200124 years, 11 months, and 23 days0 days

APPLICATION FOR WORK
FOR THE MAJORITY OF COUNTRIES INCLUDING MEXICO
E1Priority WorkersApril 1, 20260 days1 month
E2People with exceptional skillApril 1, 20260 days1 year, 5 months, and 17 days
E3Experienced workers and professionalsJune 1, 20241 year, and 10 months8 months
E3Other workersNovember 1, 20214 years and 5 months0 days

What is the Visa Bulletin?  

The Visa Bulletin (BV) It is a guide that the U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) have to determine who may or may not receive an immigrant visa, depending on the date on which the person submitted their application. That date is called Priority date and this determines the place of the beneficiary on the waiting list. 

The reason behind the Visa Bulletin The immigration law sets a limit on the number of people who can immigrate to the United States each year, depending on the category. When the number of applicants exceeds the available visas, a delay occurs.  

Every month the Visa Bulletin Announces the priority or cut-off date, which means that for an immigrant to adjust status, in other words, obtain residency, the immigrant must have a priority date before the category closing date in the Bulletin. 

In a case of immigration based on family petition, the priority date This is the date the USCIS receives the request. In a case based on employment, the priority date is the date the Department of Labor (DOL) receives the request to certify that the worker is eligible for permanent residence. When the law does not require a work certification, it is the day the USCIS receives the request.  

Generally the date of the Visa Bulletin It works forward, but if the State Department determines that visas for a certain category or country are being used faster than expected, the cut-off date can be delayed to halt the process. 

Disclaimer of liabilityThis newsletter has the sole purpose of providing general information; therefore it does not establish an attorney-client relationship and should not be considered legal advice. Any decision you make based on this information is at your own risk and responsibility.

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