April 2025 Visa Bulletin – Retrogression Impact for China & India
April 2025 Visa Bulletin at a glance: EB-3 Category: China advances 3 months, with priority dates moving from August 1, 2020, to November 1, 2020. India advances 2 months, with priority dates moving from February 1, 2013, to April 1, 2013. EB-5 Set-Asides: Remain “Current” for all countries, including China and India; qualifying investors in […]
February 2025 Visa Bulletin
EB-3 Category: China advances 1 month, with priority dates moving from June 1, 2020, to July 1, 2020. India advances 15 days, with priority dates moving from December 1, 2012, to December 15, 2012. EB-5 Set-Asides: Remain “Current” for all countries, including China and India; qualifying investors in the U.S. can continue to file Adjustment […]
January 2025 Visa Bulletin
EB-3 Category: China advances 2 months, with priority dates moving from April 1, 2020, to June 1, 2020. India advances 1 month, with priority dates moving from November 8, 2012, to December 1, 2012. EB-5 Set-Asides: Remain “Current” for all countries, including China and India; qualifying investors in the U.S. can continue to file Adjustment […]
December 2024 Visa Bulletin
EB-3 Category: India advances slightly, with priority dates moving from November 1, 2012 to November 8, 2012. EB-5 Set-Asides: Remain “Current” for all countries, including China and India; qualifying investors in the U.S. can continue to file Adjustment of Status (Form I-485). Unreserved EB-5 Visas (Pre-RIA Investors): No Major Changes for China and India. Final […]
November 2024 Visa Bulletin
EB-3 Category: No Major Changes for China and India EB-5 Set-Asides: Remain “Current” for all countries, including China and India; qualifying investors in the U.S. can continue to file Adjustment of Status (Form I-485). Unreserved EB-5 Visas (Pre-RIA Investors): No Major Changes for China and India. Final Action Dates Chart A outlines when actual visa […]
October 2024 Visa Bulletin
EB-3 Category: China sees retrogression, with priority dates moving from September 1, 2020, to April 1, 2020. India advances slightly, with priority dates moving from October 22, 2012, to November 1, 2012. EB-5 Set-Asides: Remain “Current” for all countries, including China and India; qualifying investors in the U.S. can continue to file Adjustment of Status […]
Exploring the Advantages of U.S. Residency via EB-5
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has long stood as one of the most compelling avenues for foreign nationals seeking U.S. residency and the opportunity to invest in the world’s largest and most dynamic economy. Established by the Immigration Act of 1990, this program provides a unique pathway to a U.S. green card for investors. As […]
Great news for EB-5: No retrogression for the rest of FY2024
Nearly all the 2024 fiscal year is now complete. U.S. immigration authorities have announced new improvements and are implementing proactive measures to reduce processing delays. These developments include faster processing times for “Reserved Visa” categories (Rural 20%, High Unemployment 10% and Infrastructure 2%), priority processing for rural project applicants, strategic allocation of visa numbers, and […]
September 2024 Visa Bulletin
EB-3 Category: Mexico and the Philippines see retrogression, with priority dates moving from December 1, 2021, to December 1, 2020. EB-5 Set-Asides: Remain “Current” for all countries, including China and India; qualifying investors in the U.S. can continue to file Adjustment of Status (Form I-485). Unreserved EB-5 Visas (Pre-RIA Investors): No forward movement for China […]
Understanding the Differences Between Reentry Permits and Advance Parole in U.S. Immigration
It can be challenging to navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration, particularly when it comes to knowing the differences between travel documents like Reentry Permits and Advance Parole. While both documents facilitate travel abroad and reentry into the U.S., they cater to different categories of immigrants and are used in specific situations. This comprehensive guide […]
