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ARTICLE · 28 SEPTEMBER 2020

Frequently Asked Questions About The Visa Bulletin

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What is a visa bulletin? The amount of legal permanent resident cards (i.e. green cards) issued per fiscal year is limited to 140,000. Due to an overwhelming demand and a per country quota...

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Q: What is a visa bulletin?

A: The amount of legal permanent resident cards (i.e. green cards) issued per fiscal year is limited to 140,000. Due to an overwhelming demand and a per country quota, some countries are backlogged on the availability of green cards being allotted to their nationals. As a result of this issue, the visa bulletin is a chart released each month to inform the public as to who is eligible to submit their application for a green card based on this backlog and quota.

Q: Where can I view the visa bulletin?

A: You can view the bulletin on the State Department website.

Q: I am reviewing the visa bulletin and I see EB categories. What is an EB category?

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