US Visa Bulletin for May 2024: After significant progess in April, Green Card dates remain stagnant
Action dates for all family-sponsored Green Card applications from India have shown progress. Noteworthy changes include the Final Action Date for the F2A visa, a Family Based Green Card tailored for spouses and unmarried children of US permanent residents/Green card holders. This date has moved from September 2020 to June 2021, indicating a slight advancement.
The F2B visa, reserved for unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age or older) of permanent residents are allotted 23% of the overall second preference limitation. The Final Action Dates for these applicants have moved up from November, 2015 to April, 2016.
Similarly, for the F4 family-based green card, the date for filing has shifted to January, 2006 from December, 2005. This category grants lawful permanent residence to specific family members of US citizens, including siblings, their spouses, and unmarried children under 21.
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Understanding the Visa Bulletin is crucial for Green Card applicants, offering insights into the duration of adjusting immigration status and the eligibility timeline based on application submission.
Indians with pending EAD applications stand to benefit with extended validity tenure
The bulletin serves as a roadmap for the Green Card journey, featuring two sections to aid navigation:
- Dates for Filing: This section indicates the earliest permissible submission date for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa, signaling applicants to
