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Visa Bulletin - October 2021

Below you will find an analysis of the Visa Bulletin issued by the Department of State, corresponding to the month of October 2021, which determines what is 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

FOR MOST COUNTRIES (except: China, India, Mexico and the Philippines)
CAT. BENEFICIARIES PRIORITY DATE WAIT TIME DIFFERENCE FROM THE PREVIOUS MONTH
F1 Children over 21 years of Citizen December 1, 2014

6 years and 10 monthsdays

0 days
F2A Spouse or unmarried children under the age of 21 of Legal Permanent Resident October 1, 2021 0 days 1 month
F2B Unmarried children over 21 years of Legal Permanent Resident September 22, 2015

6 years and 9 days

0 days
F3 Married children of Citizen November 22, 2008 12 years, 10 months, and 9 days 0 days
F4 Citizen Brothers March 22, 2007

14 years 6 months, and 10 days

0 days
MEXICO
F1 Children over 21 years of Citizen January 15, 1999 22 years old, 8 months, and 17 days 0 days
F2A Spouse or unmarried children under the age of 21 of Legal Permanent Resident October 1, 2021 0 days 1 month
F2B Unmarried children over 21 years of Legal Permanent Resident March 15, 2000 21 years, 6 months, and 17 days 0 days
F3 Married children of Citizen May 15, 1997

24 years, 4 months and 17days

0 days
F4 Citizen Brothers February 8, 1999 22 years 7 months, and 21 days 0 days

PETITION FOR JOB

FOR MOST COUNTRIES I INCLUDE MEXICO (except: China, India, and the Philippines)
CAT. BENEFICIARIES PRIORITY DATE WAIT TIME DIFFERENCE FROM THE PREVIOUS MONTH
E1 Priority Workers October 1, 2021 0 days

1 month

E2 People of exceptional ability October 1, 2021 0 days 1 month
E3 Experienced and professional workers October 1, 2021 0 days 1 month
E3 Other workers October 1, 2021 0 days 1 month

What is the Visa Bulletin?

The Visa Bulletin (BV) is a guide that the Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the United States Department of State have to define who can or cannot receive an immigrant visa, depending on the date the person you have submitted your application. This date is called the Priority Date and it 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 visa. 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 Visa Bulletin date 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 may be delayed or stalled.

Disclaimer:

The sole purpose of this newsletter is to provide general information, therefore it does not establish an attorney-client relationship and should not be construed as legal advice. Any decision you make based on this information is at your own risk and responsibility.

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