Visa Bulletin June

What is the Visa Bulletin?

• The Visa Bulletin lists priority dates, which are like placeholders in the green card application line.Each month, the U.S. Department of State calculates how many applications are waiting in each category. This helps them estimate when different applicants might be able to move forward.
• Dates for Filing: These are the dates listed in the Visa Bulletin. If your priority date is before the cut-off date listed for your category, you can take the next step in the application process. If your priority date is the same as the cut-off date, you are not yet eligible to move forward in the application process.
• Final Action Dates: The Visa Bulletin also shows “Final Action Dates.” This is an estimate of when your application will actually be processed and decided upon. The difference between these two dates roughly reflects the expected USCIS processing time.There are two ways to move forward when your priority date is current:
• Filing for Adjustment of Status: If you’re already living in the U.S
• Applying for an Immigrant Visa: If you’re living outside the U.S.