Visa Bulletin - August 2022
Below is an analysis of the Visa Bulletin issued by the Department of State, corresponding to the month of August 2022, which determines the availability of immigrant visas for the different categories of petitions by family and work, as well as general information that will help you understand how it works.
PETITION PER FAMILY |
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| FOR MOST COUNTRIES (except: China, India, Mexico and the Philippines) | ||||
| CAT. | PRIORITY DATE | WAIT TIME | DIFFERENCE FROM THE PREVIOUS MONTH | |
| F1 | Children over 21 years of Citizen | December 1, 2014 | 7 years, 8 months | 0 days |
| F2A | Spouse or unmarried children under the age of 21 of Legal Permanent Resident | August 1, 2022 | 0 days | 1 month |
| F2B | Unmarried children over 21 years of Legal Permanent Resident | September 22, 2015 | 6 years, 10 months and 9 days | 0 days |
| F3 | Married children of Citizen | November 22, 2008 | 13 years, 8 months and 9 days | 0 days |
| F4 | Citizen Brothers | March 22, 2007 | 15 years, 4 months and 10 days | 0 days |
| MEXICO | ||||
| F1 | Children over 21 years of Citizen | March 15, 2000 | 22 years, 4 months and 17 days | 0 days |
| F2A | Spouse or unmarried children under the age of 21 of Legal Permanent Resident | 22 April, 2019 | 3 years, 3 months and 9 days | -3 years, -3 months and 21 days |
| F2B | Unmarried children over 21 years of Legal Permanent Resident | 1 April, 2001 | 21 years and 4 months | 0 days |
| F3 | Married children of Citizen | October 15, 1997 | 24 years, 9 months and 17 days | 0 days |
| F4 | Citizen Brothers | June 1, 2000 | 22 years, 2 months | 0 days |
PETITION FOR JOB |
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| FOR MOST COUNTRIES INCLUDING MEXICO | ||||
| E1 | Priority Workers | August 1, 2022 | 0 days | 1 month |
| E2 | People of exceptional ability | August 1, 2022 | 0 days | 1 month |
| E3 | Experienced and professional workers | August 1, 2022 | 0 days | 1 month |
| E3 | Other workers | August 1, 2022 | 0 days | 1 month |
What is the Visa Bulletin?
The Visa Bulletin (BV) is a guide that the Citizenship and Immigration Services and the United States Department of State have to define who can or cannot receive an immigrant visa, depending on the date the person submitted their application. That date is called Priority date and this determines the beneficiary's place on the waiting list.
The reason for the Visa Bulletin is that immigration law limits the number of people per category who can immigrate to the United States each year. When the number of applicants is greater than the number of available visas, a delay is generated.
Each month the Visa Bulletin announces the priority or cut-off date, which means that in order for an immigrant to adjust status, in other words, obtain residency, the immigrant must have a priority date prior to the closing date of the category in the Newsletter.
In a family petition-based immigration case, the priority date is the date that the USCIS receives the petition. In an employment-based case, the priority date is the date the Department of Labor receives the request to certify that the worker is eligible for permanent residence. When the law does not require a labor certification, it is the day the USCIS receives the petition.
Generally the date of the Visa Bulletin 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 paralyze
Disclaimer: This newsletter is only intended to provide general information, therefore it does not establish an attorney-client relationship and should not be considered as legal advice. Any decision you make based on this information is at your own risk and responsibility.