For analysis of December 2013 Visa Bulletin, please click here: http://blog.mygcvisa.com/2013/11/analysis-december-2013-visa-bulletin.html
December 2013 Visa Bulletin has been released (valid from December 1 to December 31 only). Please see below for more details.
Family Based:
| Family-Sponsored | All Charge -ability Areas Except Those Listed | CHINA- mainland born | INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| F1 | 15NOV06 | 15NOV06 | 15NOV06 | 22SEP93 | 01JUL01 |
| F2A |
08SEP13
|
08SEP13
|
08SEP13
|
01SEP13
|
08SEP13
|
| F2B | 01MAY06 | 01MAY06 | 01MAY06 | 01APR94 | 22MAR03 |
| F3 | 08MAR03 | 08MAR03 | 08MAR03 | 01JUN93 | 22JAN93 |
| F4 | 08SEP01 | 08SEP01 | 08SEP01 | 22OCT96 | 01JUN90 |
Employment Based:
| Employment- Based | All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed | CHINA- mainland born | INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| 1st | C | C | C | C | C |
| 2nd | C | 08NOV08 | 15NOV04 | C | C |
| 3rd | 01OCT11 | 01OCT11 | 01SEP03 | 01OCT11 | 08JAN07 |
| Other Workers | 01OCT11 | 01OCT11 | 01SEP03 | 01OCT11 | 08JAN07 |
| 4th | C | C | C | C | C |
| Certain Religious Workers | C | C | C | C | C |
| 5th Targeted Employment Areas/ Regional Centers and Pilot Programs |
C | C | C | C | C |
Link: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_6211.html
If you have not done it, remember to add your case to the GC tracker: http://www.mygcvisa.com/ tracker/
Also See:
- Immigration News (updated every 15 minutes): http://www.mygcvisa.com/news/
- December 2013 Demand Data: http://blog.mygcvisa.com/2013/11/december-2013-demand-data.html
- November 2013 Visa Bulletin And Analysis: http://blog.mygcvisa.com/2013/10/visa-bulletin-november-2013.html
Next Steps: If priority date is current and
1. If applicant is inside US, they will have to file I-485: http://blog.mygcvisa.com/2013/04/how-to-file-i-485-application.html
2. If applicant is outside US, it will be sent to NVC: http://blog.mygcvisa.com/2013/09/nvc-consular-processing-steps.html
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I have my first pd from dec 2007, but now new perm with new employer applied in April this year and is pending approval.
ReplyDeleteWhen do you think the pd will reach or cross 2007 after the december retrogression.
I read, USCIS/DOS adopted the new strategy of applying 2800 visas beginning of each fy instead of doing it last quarter.
Any insight greatly appreciated Thanks
why do not you stuck with that employer until you get the GC, i am not sure why some guys keep changing employer.
DeleteOld employer filed in eb3 and got laid off but was able to find an employer who was willing to do eb2 but didnt start process until early this year.
DeleteMoreover, since I am from India, the estimates said I will get my gc by 2040 if I were to stick with eb3.
HTH
If the I-140 is approved from old employer, you can retain the old priority date.
DeleteHi Amazon, does it make a difference if the new employment is in a different state. Eg. I got I 140 approved in Tx with priority date as feb 2012 eb2 India. Now if I move to California and if the new company goes thru perm and 140, still my priority date remain the same as feb 2012. Thanks
DeleteIt should not matter as long as the job description is same. Your new company lawyer can help you with this.
Delete"Note: Based on data from GC Tracker and Forum, USCIS is currently approving I-485 cases in just 60-70 days. This is faster than the 4 months processing time listed on their website."
ReplyDeleteIs it 60-70 days from the receipt date or from the notice date? There are two dates in the receipt that I got from USCIS. And I see that there is pretty much a 1 week difference between the receipt and notice dates.
Thank you.
It is from the receipt date.
DeleteIs DEC VB coming out today or next week? What's the scoop? Any news from Embassy in India?
ReplyDelete80% change today otherwise on Monday.
Deletechance.
DeleteThanks Anonymous! I guess we shall wait a few more hours. It would be great if they did publish today.I'm EB 3 ROW. 5 days ahead of current date. Any move forward would get me in.
DeleteGood luck to everyone! Keep positive!!
congrats Anonymous. My pd is May 10, 2011 eb3row.
DeleteHope to get current this visa bulletin. my h1b will expire next december 2014. hope to get green :)
My PD is May 31, 2011 , EB3 ROW. Waiting eagerly for the visa bulletin
DeleteMy PD is Oct 29, 2010. I hope it'll be current in December VB.
DeleteI don't think December VB will be out today. Normally they publish in the AM hours. Let's wait till Monday.
DeleteNot sure where in the world you are... and when your morning takes place. However, they tend to publish in the afternoon Eastern Time. I shall give them till 5pm EST ... 2.5 hrs to go.
DeleteI think they are going to publish it on Monday.
Deletemy pd is May 20,2011 EB3ROW
DeleteYes, December VB will be out on Monday.
DeleteIt's not over till it's over. 60 more mins. but I guess 11/11 is a cool day the hear the news about becoming current. But what a sweet weekend would it be if we heard today.
DeleteIt's out!!! and I'm in!! I said it.. not over till it's over!!! Best Wishes to all!!!
Deletemy pd is april 26 2011. waiting for bulletin and hopefully it will be current.
ReplyDeletemine is Feb 22nd 2012 ROW. I don't really have high hopes this time, but I REALLY hope you all get out of my queue :) Good luck anonymouses.
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
DeleteI like the term "Anony Mouses" :)
DeleteMy PD is 1st july 2008 EB2-I, When do you think it will be current. Please tell
ReplyDeleteWhen will dates move forward for EB2 I again? Thanks
ReplyDeleteJuly 2014
DeleteI will add a blog post soon for Eb2 India.
DeleteDear Amazon, do you think i shoudl start my application for i-485, since my PD is april 26, 2011, as you predict, it is going to be current in December or January, what do you suggest?please please please
ReplyDeleteStart collecting what the documents needed. and may be schedule an appointment for with the doctor. then wait until Monday to see what the VB says.
DeleteMonday :(. i thought they are going to release today.
DeleteMonday is a holiday... I hope that doesn't affect the visa bulletin release.
ReplyDeleteWhat holiday is this? :)
DeleteVeterans Day
Deletepublished
ReplyDelete1 oct 11 for row
http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_6211.html
Congratulations everybody! :)
Deletecongrats to all current ! hoping for my dec 2011 PD eb3row to be current next month !
ReplyDeleteFinally my PD is Current, Thanks for everybody and especially Amazon.
ReplyDeleteHello Amazon. The bulletin just got released. With the exception of Indian priority dates which saw some expected retrogression, there has been some significant movement across all employment-based categories. I've been reading details about spillovers from this blog and others as well, and my question is, is there some truth to discussions regarding the distribution of spillover numbers in which they might change the strategy from waiting until the end of the fiscal year to apply those numbers to actually applying them as early as today?
ReplyDeleteThat is correct. I will add a blog post about this.
DeleteFollow-up question: is there any official source that made a statement in that regard?
ReplyDeleteThank you Amazon! your predictions are incredibly accurate!
ReplyDeleteThank you anonymous ;)
DeleteMy PD is Dec 2012, EB-3 ROW. Any idea when can this get current?
ReplyDeleteHi amazon,My Noa2 has been approved on nov 7th MY PD is june 12 2013. Now how much time it will take to get case number from NVC and do u think by next march or april my wife wud b able to get interview if i summit all my papers and fees on time as i recieved
ReplyDeletePlease see the blog post below. It has complete steps for NVC and typical timeline for each step.
Deletehttp://blog.mygcvisa.com/2013/09/nvc-consular-processing-steps.html
You can also look at the GC Tracker to find other people who are from same country as you. It would help give you idea of actual processing time for each step.
Good day! Dear Amazon, Hope you would update the GC Calculator based on December 2013 visa bulletin for us to calculate our future status. Thank you so much. :)
ReplyDeleteIt should be updated in few days.
DeleteHi Amazon, thank you so much for your insights here, it really helped us a lot.i just want to ask what will happen if my daughter during the interview is more than 21yrs.old already?Do you think they wud consider her application wd me? My Pd is Dec.2007 P.more power Amazon and God bless
ReplyDeleteThe best way to go about this would be to consult a lawyer. There is such a thing called the CSPA (Child Status Protection Act) that deals with children that aged out while enduring all the delays in their immigration application, and your lawyer would be able to determine if you qualify for this. In your case, your child would not be considered a minor anymore by the time your PD becomes current and would then be classified as F2B, which would kick back your daughter's delay another 7-19 years depending on your nationality.
DeleteThanks Habayusa.Im frm d Phils. Eb3 category, and im just praying that mine will become current next year to catch up the age limit of my daughter.if not, its really sad to leave her behind.Still waiting in vain....
ReplyDeleteAnonymous what is your priority date?i will you the idea.thanks
DeleteAnonymous how old your daughter when your application has been approved?
DeleteAnonymous how old your daughter when your application has been approved?
DeleteShe was 14 then.my PD is Dec.2007 eb3P.Thanks
ReplyDeleteAnonymous You don't have any problem anymore because they were counted since your application was approved.she was 14 at that time.
DeleteGreat!thank you so much;)
ReplyDeleteI'm really happy for those who can finally file for the GC.
ReplyDeleteWaiting for this moment is exhausting and it gets even worse once you've filed all the paperwork and are awaiting for the GC.
I filed my application 2 months ago... no news yet....
Hi there Amazon! my priority date is Jan 14 1993 under F3 category should i be expecting for a green card now or is there a waiting time when a priority is up? can you please help me understand? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Amazon! my PD is October 20, 2007 EB3 Phil. do you think I will be current by August 2014 before I have to renew my working visa y that month?
ReplyDeletehi amazon, i just wanna ask. my pd is mar 17 2003, under f2b phil.. i just wanna know when will they start sending me the letters?
ReplyDeleteHi Amazon! me and family filed application change of status here in the US and finally after so many years my wife and my kids got their GC and didn't get mine do you know or any idea what happen? F3 PD Jan14, 1993 or will mine come before the end of Dec? Happy and Sad, sad that i did not get at the same time. Thanks!
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