Will EB3 dates move forward in November 2021?
The US Department of State released their visa bulletin for November 2021 and it has come in with a big blow to the EB-3 categories across India and China. EB-3 China will retrogress by 9.5 months to March 22, 2018. This is not all – retrogressions will impact Dates for filing as well.
How do I know my EB3 priority date?
You can find your priority date on the I-797 form mailed by USCIS approving your I-130 petition. Current: In the context of the visa bulletin, “current” means no backlog and no wait time for a green card. A particular priority date becomes “current” once it reaches the front of the line and a green card is available.
Will EB3 dates move again?
EB3 India Final Action – No forward movement expected in 2022 unless the estimated EB3 ROW demand is low. They will take decision in later part of the year. EB2 India Final Action: may move forward and may reach the DOF dates by end of Sep 2022.
How long will it take for EB3 to be current?
As a general overview the EB3 processing time is anywhere from 1 to 3 years, but nationals of some countries may wait up to 10+ years.
Will there be an EB3 retrogress in October 2021?
For the EB-3 category for India and China, submissions will exceed the FY 2022 allotment as of October 2021. As such, dates are retrogressed. Retrogression of employment final action dates could happen as early as November 2020.
How long does EB3 green card?
How Long Does It Take to Get an EB-3 Visa? On average, it takes six months to process Form I-140. If the US government requires that you go through PERM Labor Certification, it can take longer. In some cases, it can take up to two years.
Why did EB3 dates moving faster than EB2?
EB2 and EB3 have priority dates that are very close. But EB3 India will get spillovers from ROW. That is why in FY 2017, EB3 got more green cards than EB2. So in the future, EB3 will start moving faster and people in the EB2 wait list might downgrade to EB3 as it will be faster.
Can I work while waiting for EB3?
The EB-3 is an immigrant visa, granting permanent residence to whoever holds it. The H-1B is a nonimmigrant visa, allowing the holder to stay temporarily in the U.S. for work.
What is the current wait time for green card?
In most cases, it takes about two years for a green card to become available, and the entire process takes around three years.
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