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Below you will find an analysis of the Visa Bulletin issued by the Department of State for March 2022 , which determines the availability of immigrant visas for the different categories of family and employment petitions , as well as general information that will help you understand how it works.

PETITION PER FAMILY
FOR MOST COUNTRIES (except: China, India, Mexico and the Philippines)
CAT.BENEFICIARIESPRIORITY DATEWAIT TIMEDIFFERENCE FROM THE PREVIOUS MONTH
F1Children over 21 years of CitizenDecember 1, 20147 years 3 months 0 days
F2ASpouse or unmarried children under the age of 21 of Legal Permanent ResidentMarch 1, 20220 days1 month
F2BUnmarried children over 21 years of Legal Permanent ResidentSeptember 22, 20156 years, 5 months and 9 days0 days
F3Married children of CitizenNovember 22, 200813 years, 3 months and 9 days 0 days
F4Citizen BrothersMarch 22, 200714 years, 11 months, and 10 days0 days
MEXICO
F1Children over 21 years of CitizenSeptember 08, 199922 years, 5 months, and 23 days0 months
F2ASpouse or unmarried children under the age of 21 of Legal Permanent ResidentMarch 1, 20220 days1 month
F2BUnmarried children over 21 years of Legal Permanent ResidentSeptember 1, 200021 years and 6 months0 months
F3Married children of CitizenSeptember 15, 199724 years, 5 months and 16 days0 months
F4Citizen BrothersOpen 22, 199922 years, 10 months and 9 days0 months

PETITION FOR JOB
FOR MOST COUNTRIES INCLUDING MEXICO
E1Priority WorkersMarch 1, 20220 days1 month
E2People of exceptional abilityMarch 1, 20220 days1 month
E3Experienced and professional workersMarch 1, 20220 days1 month
E3Other workersMarch 1, 20220 days1 month

What is the Visa Bulletin?  

The Visa Bulletin (VB) is a guide used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of State to determine who is eligible to receive an immigrant visa, based on the date the applicant filed their application. This date is called the Priority Date and determines the applicant'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 for general information purposes only and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. It should not be considered legal advice. Any decisions you make based on this information are at your own risk and responsibility.

 

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