ARTICLE · 29 SEPTEMBER 2020

The Visa Bulletin: What It Is And How To Navigate It

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Foreign nationals use the visa bulletin to help determine when they will be able to file an Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjustment Status.

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The visa bulletin can be used to determine when a green card application can be filed with USCIS

Foreign nationals use the visa bulletin to help determine when they will be able to file an Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjustment Status. The charts reflect the demand for a green card within the different categories (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, etc.) with the corresponding per-country limitations. These wait times are also dependent on the demand of a certain green card category.

To help foreign nationals and their employers better understand how to navigate the visa bulletin, we put together a list of frequently asked questions and a quick example showing how to find a priority date.

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