Visa Bulletin for April 2012
Compared with March 2012: 30 lines moved forward, 0 retrogressed, current for all countries: EB-1, EB-2, EB-4, EB-4 Religious Workers.
Final action dates
| Family | All countries | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Apr 1, 2005+59 d | Apr 1, 2005+59 d | Apr 1, 2005+59 d | May 8, 1993+7 d | Jun 22, 1997 |
| F2A | Oct 8, 2009+2.6 mo | Oct 8, 2009+2.6 mo | Oct 8, 2009+2.6 mo | Sep 1, 2009+2.0 mo | Oct 8, 2009+2.6 mo |
| F2B | Jan 15, 2004+2.0 mo | Jan 15, 2004+2.0 mo | Jan 15, 2004+2.0 mo | Dec 1, 1992 | Dec 8, 2001 |
| F3 | Feb 15, 2002+45 d | Feb 15, 2002+45 d | Feb 15, 2002+45 d | Jan 15, 1993+7 d | Jul 22, 1992 |
| F4 | Nov 8, 2000+31 d | Nov 8, 2000+31 d | Nov 8, 2000+31 d | Jun 1, 1996+10 d | Jan 8, 1989+17 d |
| Employment | All countries | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Current | May 1, 2010 | May 1, 2010 | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Apr 8, 2006+24 d | Mar 1, 2005+59 d | Sep 1, 2002+10 d | Apr 8, 2006+24 d | Apr 8, 2006+24 d |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Apr 8, 2006+24 d | Apr 22, 2003 | Sep 1, 2002+10 d | Apr 8, 2006+24 d | Apr 8, 2006+24 d |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-4 Religious Workers | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
What moved
Moved forward 30
- F2AAll countries+2.6 moOct 8, 2009
- F2AChina+2.6 moOct 8, 2009
- F2AIndia+2.6 moOct 8, 2009
- F2APhilippines+2.6 moOct 8, 2009
- F2AMexico+2.0 moSep 1, 2009
- F2BAll countries+2.0 moJan 15, 2004
- F2BChina+2.0 moJan 15, 2004
- F2BIndia+2.0 moJan 15, 2004
Show all 30
- F1All countries+59 dApr 1, 2005
- F1China+59 dApr 1, 2005
- F1India+59 dApr 1, 2005
- EB-3China+59 dMar 1, 2005
- F3All countries+45 dFeb 15, 2002
- F3China+45 dFeb 15, 2002
- F3India+45 dFeb 15, 2002
- F4All countries+31 dNov 8, 2000
- F4China+31 dNov 8, 2000
- F4India+31 dNov 8, 2000
- EB-3All countries+24 dApr 8, 2006
- EB-3Mexico+24 dApr 8, 2006
- EB-3Philippines+24 dApr 8, 2006
- EB-3 Other WorkersAll countries+24 dApr 8, 2006
- EB-3 Other WorkersMexico+24 dApr 8, 2006
- EB-3 Other WorkersPhilippines+24 dApr 8, 2006
- F4Philippines+17 dJan 8, 1989
- F4Mexico+10 dJun 1, 1996
- EB-3India+10 dSep 1, 2002
- EB-3 Other WorkersIndia+10 dSep 1, 2002
- F1Mexico+7 dMay 8, 1993
- F3Mexico+7 dJan 15, 1993
What the State Department said
China-mainland born family fourth preferenceIn recent months we have been experiencing very heavy applicant demand in the China-mainland born Family Fourth preference category. Based on the current rate of demand, it is likely that future movement of this cut-off date will slow and possibly stop at some point in the near future. This action will be taken in an effort to keep issuances within the annual numerical limits.
I-601 provisional waiverUSCIS is considering changes that would allow certain immediate relatives (the spouse, children or parents of a U.S. citizen) who can demonstrate extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen spouse or parent to receive a provisional waiver of the unlawful presence bars before leaving the United States. These new procedures will not apply to the Family-sponsored numerically controlled preference visa categories.
These procedures are not in effect and will not be available to potential applicants until USCIS publishes a final rule in the Federal Register specifying the effective date. USCIS plans to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking in the coming months and will consider all comments received as part of that process before publishing a final rule.
Do not send an application requesting a provisional waiver at this time. USCIS will reject any application requesting this new process and we will return the application package and any related fees to the applicant. USCIS cannot accept applications until a final rule is issued and the process change becomes effective.
Be aware that some unauthorized practitioners of immigration law may wrongly claim they can currently file a provisional waiver application (Form I-601) for you. These same individuals may ask you to pay them to file such forms although the process is not yet in place. Please avoid such scams. USCIS wants you to learn the facts about protecting yourself and your family against scammers by visiting uscis.gov/avoidscams.
If you already have an immigrant visa interview with the U.S. Department of State, we strongly encourage you to attend. The Department of State may cancel your immigrant visa registration if you fail to appear at this interview.
Those interested in this I-601 provisional waiver issue should consult the USCIS.gov web site for the latest updates.
Released Mar 9, 2012. Official text: travel.state.gov.
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Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin (travel.state.gov), every monthly bulletin since 2003, parsed by 77.today. A bulletin can be revised after release; the State Department's page is the binding text. Not legal advice.