Next Month’s Adjustment of Status Filing Charts For Family-Sponsored Filings: For all family-sponsored preference categories, you must use the Dates for Filing chart in the Department of State Visa Bulletin for October 2024. For Employment-Based Preference Filings: For all employment-based preference categories, you must use the Dates for Filing chart in the Department of State Visa Bulletin for October 2024.
@Oscar: Last year in 2023 Oct visa bulletin, there was only 1 month forward movement for date of filing (Dec 2022 to Jan 2023) and 1 week forward for action date (1 July 2022 to 8 July 2022). Not a good jump as you mentioned in the video for date of filing in Oct 2023. Now, we have 4 and 1/2 months forward movement for filing date in Oct 2024. This is indeed a very good news in this climate.
Last year was almost identical, because even if Table B did not move...one could not use Table B in September 2023 and they could in October. Which esentially made the jump 5 months total for AOS applicants. The end result is, like I said in the video, incredibly similar to this year´s (with the difference that the absolute wait times are worse now)
@@OscarsGreenCard Good morning Sir. Kindly clarify. I receieved a mail from NVC in January 2024, detailing that I am documentarily qualified to undergo visa interview. I am based in South Africa, and my priority date is July 18, 2023. Please, with the August bulletin, does it mean my date is now current for EB2 NIW? Kindly assist please!
People doing consular processing got shafted again. Expect growing backlogs in the visa queues. Some already say that USCIS will make EB2 ROW Table A catch up to Table B by 30 September 2025 which is a 5 month movement in a 12 month period. Forget about it...
Its frustrating applying for consular process and it doesnt move a single day in new fiscal year. Does It mean consular process is not worth it? Are these table B folks living in US without working until they become current? Of course not
No. People in consular processing are not shafted. The Filing Date (FD) and Final Action Date (FAD) work the same way for both people doing Adjustment of Status (AOS) and those doing consular processing. These two set of categories will not be invited for interview or visa available for issuance to them unless their Priority Date (PD) is earlier than the FAD. For people doing consular processing, the National Visa Center (NVC) will reach out to the people doing consular processing to start the filing process very close or after their PD is earlier than the FD and at the end they will be documentarily qualified/ready/complete. However, the relevant US embassy or consular post will not invite them for interview or issue issue them the visa until their PD is earlier than the FAD. For people doing AOS, even if USCIS allowed them to use FD (which USCIS usually do between Oct-March of a fiscal year) to submit their AOS, the USCIS will not invite them for interview (which can be waived) or issue them the visa until their PD is earlier than the FAD. In sum, the end product of both AOS and people doing consular proceess is the same because FAD is the most important date for their interview and issuance of visa.
@@akinfolabi8202 I know that that, mate. Doing the AOS, and getting employment authorisation as a result rids you of the wait anxiety which many who are waiting for consular processing are experiencing.
Oscar, thank you for the detailed analysis of the October visa bulletin. You clarified the importance of the filing dates for the filers who chose I-485 as the step following I-140 approval. How about those who chose IVP processing, what does having a priority date earlier than the filing date mean for them?
Theoretically, it dictates when you can send your civil documents to NVC. In practice, they not always enforce this, that's why I stopped commenting on that. Generally they allow applicants to send docs earlier.
Theoretically, it dictates when you can send your civil documents to NVC. In practice, they not always enforce this, that's why I stopped commenting on that. Generally they allow applicants to send docs earlier.
Demand from the backlog is already high enough to prevent any hope for forward movement. The USCIS could have at least given a plain-English explanation as to why they decided not to move the EB2 FAD.
Thanks for the analysis, @OscarsGreenCard! Can you please clarify what does it mean if we now use table B for filing? Since table A is still in March for EB2, does it mean that we won't actually get a visa number until table A becomes current but we can still file the 485 based on table B dates? Thank you!
Consular processing depends on the instruction you get from NVC, it's not like AOS where you have to file a package. Just follow the instructions you get from them
Thanks a lot for your videos! If someone’s priority date is current for filing but not for final action, are there any added benefits to filing the I-485 now? Or would it make no difference if one files now versus waiting until the final action date becomes current?
It's best to file ASAP because you don't know if dates will retrogress in the future. The sooner you apply, the sooner they start processing it, so when a visa number is available they may schedule your interview / give the green card. Plus, you are eligible to file for EAD and travel doc.
Hi Oscar, thanks for your great video. My question is we are in the US, already received approval for 1-797 EB2 niw for graduate students. My priority date is July 7, which is before August and according to the B section we can now file for the adjustment of status? Is that correct? can we file now? If so, do you have any materials on how to file for I-485 on your website so I can buy and follow your steps? Thank you so much?
Thank you so much, Oscar, for your consistently timely updates. Please, what is the best way to contact you. I recently bought your materials and would love to seek clarification.
Hi! we have a contact form on our website, but keep in mind we do not offer support for downloadable materials, we offer support for course members only through the platform. You may upgrade to the course by sending us an email through the website.
Table A marks the earliest possible end for any applicant , it's when the visa number is available. Table B is mostly relevant to adjustment of status applicants during certain months because it allows them file their I-485 petition
Thanks for your valuable videos. Does table B means that there is an availabe green card for those with priority days earlier than August 1, or it just means that they can file the application? I mean availibility of green card is solely based on table A, or table B has the same meaning as well?
Thanks for the video Oscar , I just figured my PD is August 3rd 2023 . And we have uploaded all our documents and we got a mail that we are documental qualified. My question now is since we are using table B , if the date move to like August 30th next month . Does that mean we should be expecting an interview date if there is no back logs in our prefare chancellors office??
@@OscarsGreenCard thanks for your response, I just had my baby about a month ago. How do I include him in the application and what if I get an interview date before including him . I am confuse, kindly advice
Table A is what marks the end of the process for everyone. Table B is more relevant for Adjustment of Status since NVC does not always enforce its use for sending documents
Oscar, hola!! estamos en Colombia y nuestra priority date es Julio/2023. Nos aplica la tabla B y ya podemos concluir nuestro proceso o por el contrario debemos esperar a que la tabla A se mueva. Por favor acláranos!!! Gracias
Hi Oscar, my priority date for EB-2 is May 07, 2024. However my visa expires in June 2026 (21 months from now) I may potentially extend for 8 more months for the time I stood outside US, totaling 29 months. Do you think I’ll have enough time to file before my working visa expires? Without considering the extension, so 21 months from now? I know it’s difficult to predict, but I just want to think in a plan B if the priority date May 7, 2024 doesn’t become current by my visa expiration June 2026. Plan B would be to re-apply and try to classify for an EB-1. But that would be very costly to have another application. 😢 Your videos are awesome, thank you !!
I don't give out individualized advice. In general if you are in an H visa, and your I-140 is approved, you can extend your visa indefinitely and would not be subject to the 6-year limit. Please consult a lawyer if you need help.
Hi Oscar, really great information. My PD date is 12 Dec 2012 India EB2. The Table B shows Jan2013. Does that mean I can only file I-485 but I am not getting GC as it’s not yet current in the Table A- final action date. Hope you reply. Thank you !!
@@OscarsGreenCard Apologies Oscar, I wanted your opinion. Do you think I should downgrade to EB3 instead and file AoS under EB3. From Table A, looks like EB3 moves faster than EB2. Thanks!!
Hi Oscar, do know the number of spillover visas that EB1 India will receive in October 2024? If I have a EB1 i485 PD of 10 NOV 2022, is it like to get adjudicated in the next few months? My status at this point is CRP on the USCIS case tracker.
Thank you so much Oscar. I am currently in the US, and my status is OPT STEM. I have an EAD card. My priority date for the EB-2 is April 16, 2023. Does this mean I can apply? Do you advise me to apply? Why? From what I understood, there are no green cards available yet, and only the EAD is what they will give me, which I already have.
As long as your PD is earlier than the date shown in the appropriate table, you can apply. It makes sense to put in your application as soon as possible, so the adjustment of status starts getting processed. You won't get a green card until Table A allows them to issue one, but once you submit, you can just pay attention to biometrics and other than that, forget about it.
Hi Oscar, I am confused about my I-485 filing date. My I-140 EB-2 priority date is June 9, 2023. In the visa bulletin of October 2024, A. FINAL ACTION DATES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES is 15 MAR 23 and B. DATES FOR FILING OF EMPLOYMENT-BASED VISA APPLICATIONS is 22 MAR 23. Which table should I follow A or B to file I-485?
An informative video as always. So, our filing date is 1st February, 2024 for EB-2 NIW from Pakistan. You think that in October we will receive the approval??
I-140 adjudication times are independent of the visa bulletin. The median processing time for I-140 has increased to 7 months, but it may be longer for categories such as NIW or EB1A egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/historic-pt
Thank you very much Oscar, your videos are the best on the network, based on science. One question, If I have I-140 approved, is the approval of an I-485 100% sure? Or there is some possibility of denial of I485? did you see any case?
Theoretically, it dictates when you can send your civil documents to NVC. In practice, they not always enforce this, that's why I stopped commenting on that. Generally they allow applicants to send docs earlier.
@@OscarsGreenCard Hi Oscar, thanks for your content and reply. I have been DQ since December, and I know many applicants have been DQ for a while. I am just waiting for PD (03 April 2023) to be current.
@@OscarsGreenCard Adjustment of Status is for people that already are in the U.S. Everybody knows that most people uses student or tourism VISAS just to apply for an adjustment. That's why, in my opinion, it shouldn't advance faster
@@raitojv99 Not really, at least not in my many many years of experience living in the US. The primary reason people were on a visa was not "to apply for adjustment". Even if it was, I don't get the point about why it should be slower. It should be, as it is, equal.
They say it each individual months, we don't know for sure until they say it. Usually towards the start of the fiscal year they let you do that as I said in the video
I am on F1 Visa but on first year OPT extension which start May 2024. I got approved for Eb2 and My Eb2 PD is March 19, 2024. Please from experience do you think I can have AOS before expiration of my OPT extension by 12 May 2026? I sincerely appreciate and would be waiting on your response.
Hi sir. Eb3 other other workers final action chat this month fiscal year 2025 also no monument. Why sir when monument next month plz sir can you give me answer
Hi Oscar, my PD is 01AUG23, and as per October 2024 Bulletin, my respective Date of Filing is also 01AUG23. The bulletin states that the PD should be EARLIER than the listed date. Does that mean, I still can't file I-485? (as both dates are same, my PD is not earlier).
It is not where you apply from that matters, but your country of birth. People born in India, China, Mexico, and Phillipines have longer wait times because of the volume of people born in those countries that have applied. if you were born in the UK, you fall into the first column "All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed".
What a disappointing news! Thanks for finding some silver lining tho. I need some advise on my case. I am PD Oct05,2022 (India) and my application is under EB1B. I am looking change job/employer, what are my options?
Hi! I can't give individualized advice. You can read some related info in the link below. *Generally* the PD remains with you, the question is the I-140 www.rnlawgroup.com/options-for-an-h-1b-employee-with-approved-i-140-that-has-been-laid-off/
I have a question. EB2 NIW My date appears on Table 2 (the cutoff date ) August 1st 2023 can I file for I485? Or it has to be before that date ? Thanks
Hi Oscar. Can you explain the difference between table A and table B? I’m applying from outside the US and will need consular processing once my i140 is approved. Which table would apply to me? My priority date is July2024.
Table A is what dictates when the consulate may call you for an interview (keep in mind they also have internal backlogs, so being current on Table A does not guarantee you will be called immediately)
If my form i 140 was approved but my date is later, will I have to wait? How long? How long is the eb2 taking, more or less, for the entire process? For example, the date is March 22, 2023, I will apply in March 2025
Does DQ date also matters in EB2 NIW? My PD is 7 July 2022 DQ 14 September 2023 Counsalar process ISLAMABAD Please @Oscar ur insight is highly appreciated
My Attorney file my eb2 biw on August 06 2024 concurrently and my priority date is not currentbi also file for combo card is they return or keep my i485 pending
@@OscarsGreenCard Honestly, I'm exhausted from waiting, but what else can I do? I just hope there's no new travel ban in January, unless my case gets closed by then
@@gussgr8917 yes but it's for adjustment of status and inside US.. I'm waiting for visa interview with my PD March 27/2023 so FAD table with no movement and I'm not current yet.
Hello Oscar, many thanks for your great work. I started watching your videos about two months ago (August 2024) and I can attest to the simplicity in your communication breaking down complex matters relating to EB1(A) &EB2-NIW self-petition employment-based green card. I just compared your analysis of both October 2023 and October 2024 bulletin at: th-cam.com/video/DMsYFelRJTIf/w-d-xo.htmlor EB2, for the Rest of the World (ROW) and I noticed the following major changes: First, as at 30 September 2023, the Filing Date ended at 1 December 2022 for the outgoing fiscal year 2023 for the EB2 category (ROW). The Filing Date opened on 1 October 2023 for the 2024 fiscal year at 1 January 2023. Hence, there is a one-month forward movement from 1 December 2022 to 1 January 2023 for the Filing Date at the beginning of the 2024 fiscal year. Secondly, the Filing Date for the 2024 fiscal year as at 30 September 2024 stopped at 22 March 2023. Therefore, what we witnessed throughout the fiscal year 2024 (1 Oct 2023 to 30 Sept 2024), is the movement of the Filing Date from 1 January 2023 to 22 March 2023. This forward movement was just two months and 22 days. In sum, the Filing Date for the 2024 fiscal year moved from 1 December 2022 to 22 March 2023 (that is, three months 22 days). Thirdly, the Filing Date opened on1 October 2024 at 1 August 2023 for the 2025 fiscal year (1st Oct 2024 to 30 Sept 2025). This is a great news of 5 months 8 days forward movement. This change already surpassed the movement achieved all through 2024 fiscal year. Any more forward movement for the rest of this 2025 fiscal year for the ROW will be a bullish and a bonus movement. This additional projection will depend on whether they are more than 140,000 visas available for employment-based and drop in demand, (which is not the case because demand is at its highest peak from 4,000 per year pre 2022 to over 12,000 per year in 2023 category. We expect both USCIS and Department of State (DOS) to provide more information on this point. Fourthly, the Final Action Date stood at 1 July 2022 for the year ended 30 September 2023(2023 fiscal year) and opened with the same date of 1 July 2022 on 1 October 2023. Thus, no backward or forward movement for these reporting dates. Fifthly, the Final Action Date as at 30 September 2024 for the ROW stood at 15 March 2023. Thus, Final Action Date moved for a period of 9 months 15 days from 1 July 2022 to 15 March 203 for the 2024 (1st October 2023 to 30 Sept 2024) fiscal year. A big movement I must say. As at 30 Sept 2023, the Filing Date stopped at 1 December 2022, while the Final Action for the same period ended at 01 July 2022. This a 6-month gap between the Filing Date and Final Action at the end of 2023 fiscal year (which ended on 30 September 2023). For the 2024 fiscal year which ended on 30 September 204, the Filing Date stopped at 22 March 2023, while the Final Action Date stopped om 15 March 204. This is simply a little gap of just 8 days. This is a great news when dealing with the confusion that usually confront the issue of Priority Date, Filing Date and Final Action Date. We hope that the 2025 fiscal year which started on 1 Oct 2024 can achieve a 9-month forward movement for both Filing Date (which opened at 1 August 2023) and Final Action Date (which opened at 15 March 2023). Lastly, it seems that the forward movement for both Filing Dates and Final Action Dates were slowed down so as to ensure that we do not find ourselves in a retrogression territory. Also, what we have witnessed in the last two years (Sept 2023 and Sept 2024) is for the EB2 visa to be used up and become Unavailable. What is clear from the visa bulletins is that most back log from 2021 to early part of 2023 (March 2023) were being cleared for the ROW during 2024 fiscal year (1st Oct 2023 to 30 Sept 2024). The projection will be for the back log for 2023 (15 March to 31 Dec 2023) to be cleared using the visas available for the 2025 fiscal year. Hopefully, this can be achieved. For those who filed their Form I -140 in 2024, they just got to be patience and stay on the waiting list. It will surely get to their turn.
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Next Month’s Adjustment of Status Filing Charts
For Family-Sponsored Filings:
For all family-sponsored preference categories, you must use the Dates for Filing chart in the Department of State Visa Bulletin for October 2024.
For Employment-Based Preference Filings:
For all employment-based preference categories, you must use the Dates for Filing chart in the Department of State Visa Bulletin for October 2024.
@@davonwilliams75 SO that is good news right? That means that we advanced by 3 months?
@Oscar: Last year in 2023 Oct visa bulletin, there was only 1 month forward movement for date of filing (Dec 2022 to Jan 2023) and 1 week forward for action date (1 July 2022 to 8 July 2022). Not a good jump as you mentioned in the video for date of filing in Oct 2023. Now, we have 4 and 1/2 months forward movement for filing date in Oct 2024. This is indeed a very good news in this climate.
Last year was almost identical, because even if Table B did not move...one could not use Table B in September 2023 and they could in October. Which esentially made the jump 5 months total for AOS applicants. The end result is, like I said in the video, incredibly similar to this year´s (with the difference that the absolute wait times are worse now)
@@OscarsGreenCard The FAD for EB2 ROW in October 2023 was January 2023? Meaning the FAD only progressed by 2 months between October 2023 and now?
@@edwardt2417 No, the FAD moved from July1 2022 to March 15, 2023, between Oct 2023 and Oct 2023. That is about 8-9 months forward progress.
We jump to Table B!! 🥳🥳
Yes!! Confirmed :)
@@OscarsGreenCard Good morning Sir. Kindly clarify. I receieved a mail from NVC in January 2024, detailing that I am documentarily qualified to undergo visa interview. I am based in South Africa, and my priority date is July 18, 2023. Please, with the August bulletin, does it mean my date is now current for EB2 NIW? Kindly assist please!
You were correct. I saw and you can use dates for filling for october 2024. I just checked
So does that mean visa numbers will be available for those filing an i485 with an August23 PD?
@@MRPUSEY Yes. I am not an expert but I believe.
@@gussgr8917thank you very much I appreciate that
Yes, they updated it after I uploaded the video :D I can't understand why they don't coordinate!
"earlier than"
People doing consular processing got shafted again. Expect growing backlogs in the visa queues. Some already say that USCIS will make EB2 ROW Table A catch up to Table B by 30 September 2025 which is a 5 month movement in a 12 month period. Forget about it...
Its frustrating applying for consular process and it doesnt move a single day in new fiscal year. Does It mean consular process is not worth it? Are these table B folks living in US without working until they become current? Of course not
We'll have to see! Everything will depend on demand moving forward
No. People in consular processing are not shafted. The Filing Date (FD) and Final Action Date (FAD) work the same way for both people doing Adjustment of Status (AOS) and those doing consular processing. These two set of categories will not be invited for interview or visa available for issuance to them unless their Priority Date (PD) is earlier than the FAD. For people doing consular processing, the National Visa Center (NVC) will reach out to the people doing consular processing to start the filing process very close or after their PD is earlier than the FD and at the end they will be documentarily qualified/ready/complete. However, the relevant US embassy or consular post will not invite them for interview or issue issue them the visa until their PD is earlier than the FAD. For people doing AOS, even if USCIS allowed them to use FD (which USCIS usually do between Oct-March of a fiscal year) to submit their AOS, the USCIS will not invite them for interview (which can be waived) or issue them the visa until their PD is earlier than the FAD. In sum, the end product of both AOS and people doing consular proceess is the same because FAD is the most important date for their interview and issuance of visa.
@@akinfolabi8202 I know that that, mate. Doing the AOS, and getting employment authorisation as a result rids you of the wait anxiety which many who are waiting for consular processing are experiencing.
Oscar, thank you for the detailed analysis of the October visa bulletin. You clarified the importance of the filing dates for the filers who chose I-485 as the step following I-140 approval. How about those who chose IVP processing, what does having a priority date earlier than the filing date mean for them?
Theoretically, it dictates when you can send your civil documents to NVC. In practice, they not always enforce this, that's why I stopped commenting on that. Generally they allow applicants to send docs earlier.
@@OscarsGreenCard Thank you. You are right, they requested me to send all the documents and I got documentary qualified two months ago
Can you file in September, or to wait in October @ausialfrai3335
I don’t get how Eb1 didn’t move. I was hoping new visas would move it and by a lot.
They also monitor demand, what's in line. They must have reasons to be cautious...but they could rectify later
So true
Hi Oscar, thank you for you video. One question, if outside US (consular processing) could benefit from the Table B or not ? Thanks 🙏
Theoretically, it dictates when you can send your civil documents to NVC. In practice, they not always enforce this, that's why I stopped commenting on that. Generally they allow applicants to send docs earlier.
@@OscarsGreenCard thank you Oscar again . Always you give an accurate and clear information . Best wishes
Demand from the backlog is already high enough to prevent any hope for forward movement. The USCIS could have at least given a plain-English explanation as to why they decided not to move the EB2 FAD.
Well, they are not great at giving explanations.
Thanks for the analysis, @OscarsGreenCard!
Can you please clarify what does it mean if we now use table B for filing? Since table A is still in March for EB2, does it mean that we won't actually get a visa number until table A becomes current but we can still file the 485 based on table B dates?
Thank you!
you're welcome! and yes, you got it exactly right!
thanks for the informative video. what if the priority date is not earlier but exactly the same date listed on the vb? current or not? much thanks.
No, not current
@OscarsGreenCard, how are you?
Consular Processing(outside of US) can use table b also?
Consular processing depends on the instruction you get from NVC, it's not like AOS where you have to file a package. Just follow the instructions you get from them
Great video. Thanks Oscar
you are welcome!
Thanks a lot for your videos! If someone’s priority date is current for filing but not for final action, are there any added benefits to filing the I-485 now? Or would it make no difference if one files now versus waiting until the final action date becomes current?
It's best to file ASAP because you don't know if dates will retrogress in the future. The sooner you apply, the sooner they start processing it, so when a visa number is available they may schedule your interview / give the green card. Plus, you are eligible to file for EAD and travel doc.
Thank you for talk about EB3 ❤
Of course! :)
Hi Oscar, thanks for your great video. My question is we are in the US, already received approval for 1-797 EB2 niw for graduate students. My priority date is July 7, which is before August and according to the B section we can now file for the adjustment of status? Is that correct? can we file now? If so, do you have any materials on how to file for I-485 on your website so I can buy and follow your steps? Thank you so much?
Thank you so much, Oscar, for your consistently timely updates.
Please, what is the best way to contact you. I recently bought your materials and would love to seek clarification.
Hi! we have a contact form on our website, but keep in mind we do not offer support for downloadable materials, we offer support for course members only through the platform. You may upgrade to the course by sending us an email through the website.
Are you saying Table B is for adjustment of status, while Table A is for consulate processing?
Table A marks the earliest possible end for any applicant , it's when the visa number is available. Table B is mostly relevant to adjustment of status applicants during certain months because it allows them file their I-485 petition
Thanks for your valuable videos.
Does table B means that there is an availabe green card for those with priority days earlier than August 1, or it just means that they can file the application? I mean availibility of green card is solely based on table A, or table B has the same meaning as well?
It means that they can file. Availability is based on table A, yes.
Thanks for the video Oscar , I just figured my PD is August 3rd 2023 . And we have uploaded all our documents and we got a mail that we are documental qualified. My question now is since we are using table B , if the date move to like August 30th next month . Does that mean we should be expecting an interview date if there is no back logs in our prefare chancellors office??
Yes, if there is no internal backlog of course. There is always some level of wait time in embassies.
@@OscarsGreenCard thanks for your response, I just had my baby about a month ago. How do I include him in the application and what if I get an interview date before including him . I am confuse, kindly advice
Oscar thank you for your good works, pls i want to ask whats the differences between table A and Table B
Table A is what marks the end of the process for everyone. Table B is more relevant for Adjustment of Status since NVC does not always enforce its use for sending documents
Hi Oscar i am on Eb3W and i am outside of USA my question is which table should i use to check for my priority date
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Oscar, hola!! estamos en Colombia y nuestra priority date es Julio/2023. Nos aplica la tabla B y ya podemos concluir nuestro proceso o por el contrario debemos esperar a que la tabla A se mueva. Por favor acláranos!!! Gracias
La Tabla A es la que marca si podeis ser llamados para una entrevista
@@OscarsGreenCard gracias
@Oscar, does the course have a sample petition?
Yes
@@OscarsGreenCard is it extra pays or included, please
@@Mariegoeforever it's included. You have all the info here store.eb2niw.info/b/gfuRU
Hi Oscar, my priority date for EB-2 is May 07, 2024. However my visa expires in June 2026 (21 months from now) I may potentially extend for 8 more months for the time I stood outside US, totaling 29 months.
Do you think I’ll have enough time to file before my working visa expires? Without considering the extension, so 21 months from now? I know it’s difficult to predict, but I just want to think in a plan B if the priority date May 7, 2024 doesn’t become current by my visa expiration June 2026.
Plan B would be to re-apply and try to classify for an EB-1. But that would be very costly to have another application. 😢
Your videos are awesome, thank you !!
I don't give out individualized advice. In general if you are in an H visa, and your I-140 is approved, you can extend your visa indefinitely and would not be subject to the 6-year limit. Please consult a lawyer if you need help.
Thank you so much for your comments. It’s appreciated!!
Hi Oscar, really great information. My PD date is 12 Dec 2012 India EB2. The Table B shows Jan2013. Does that mean I can only file I-485 but I am not getting GC as it’s not yet current in the Table A- final action date. Hope you reply. Thank you !!
Yes, that is exactly what it means. Congrats, you will be one step closer after a long wait!
@@OscarsGreenCard Thank you so much Oscar for taking time out to reply. Really appreciate it!!
@@OscarsGreenCard Apologies Oscar, I wanted your opinion. Do you think I should downgrade to EB3 instead and file AoS under EB3. From Table A, looks like EB3 moves faster than EB2. Thanks!!
Hi Oscar, do know the number of spillover visas that EB1 India will receive in October 2024? If I have a EB1 i485 PD of 10 NOV 2022, is it like to get adjudicated in the next few months? My status at this point is CRP on the USCIS case tracker.
No, I don't know
Thank you Oscar for the analysis. Please, my PD is 14th August, 2023. Does it mean I can file AOS if it moves to September?
Please check the table B for your country and category , if your PD is earlier then yes
@@OscarsGreenCardplease, mine is EB2 NIW. And the PD is 14th August, 2023.
Thank you so much Oscar. I am currently in the US, and my status is OPT STEM. I have an EAD card. My priority date for the EB-2 is April 16, 2023. Does this mean I can apply? Do you advise me to apply? Why? From what I understood, there are no green cards available yet, and only the EAD is what they will give me, which I already have.
As long as your PD is earlier than the date shown in the appropriate table, you can apply. It makes sense to put in your application as soon as possible, so the adjustment of status starts getting processed. You won't get a green card until Table A allows them to issue one, but once you submit, you can just pay attention to biometrics and other than that, forget about it.
Hi Oscar, I am confused about my I-485 filing date. My I-140 EB-2 priority date is June 9, 2023. In the visa bulletin of October 2024,
A. FINAL ACTION DATES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES is 15 MAR 23 and
B. DATES FOR FILING OF EMPLOYMENT-BASED VISA APPLICATIONS is 22 MAR 23.
Which table should I follow A or B to file I-485?
Hi, you may be looking at the wrong month. In any case, I explain this in the video.
An informative video as always. So, our filing date is 1st February, 2024 for EB-2 NIW from Pakistan. You think that in October we will receive the approval??
I-140 adjudication times are independent of the visa bulletin. The median processing time for I-140 has increased to 7 months, but it may be longer for categories such as NIW or EB1A egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/historic-pt
Thank you very much Oscar, your videos are the best on the network, based on science. One question, If I have I-140 approved, is the approval of an I-485 100% sure? Or there is some possibility of denial of I485? did you see any case?
Thanks! I have not personally seen an I-485 denial. It could happen if there is fraud or misrepresentation detected, for example...or lack of status
my PD is Sept 1 2023
Same here. Inshaallah our cases will become current next month
Do you think it will move one month so shortly again@@UmidaGanieva
@@majidshah6819 inshaallah everything is possible, we’ll keep praying
Good luck!
@@UmidaGanieva insha Allah
Hi Oscar, how does table B impact consular processing.
Theoretically, it dictates when you can send your civil documents to NVC. In practice, they not always enforce this, that's why I stopped commenting on that. Generally they allow applicants to send docs earlier.
@@OscarsGreenCard Hi Oscar, thanks for your content and reply. I have been DQ since December, and I know many applicants have been DQ for a while. I am just waiting for PD (03 April 2023) to be current.
Why is consular processing dates advance slower than for adjustment of status? It should be otherwise
It doesn't. Both advance equally, because Table A is what matters when it comes to the visa number. And why should it be otherwise?
@@OscarsGreenCard Adjustment of Status is for people that already are in the U.S. Everybody knows that most people uses student or tourism VISAS just to apply for an adjustment. That's why, in my opinion, it shouldn't advance faster
@@raitojv99 Not really, at least not in my many many years of experience living in the US. The primary reason people were on a visa was not "to apply for adjustment". Even if it was, I don't get the point about why it should be slower. It should be, as it is, equal.
My PD is Dec 2013(Eb2). Any idea when it will become current? or If I get my dates in EB3 can I downgrade?
I don't predict dates
Casi llego el primero! :)) Gracias Oscar!
jejeje, aún puedes en el canal en español. Estamos editando... Saludos
What would you fill on EB-2NIW form under ‘occupation’ if you are in US and not currently working when you have masters in engineering?
You need to answer truthfully with your current situation
Thank you for this video and sharing this information.
you are very welcome, thanks for stopping by!
In what all months they will pick date of filling for employment based visas
They say it each individual months, we don't know for sure until they say it. Usually towards the start of the fiscal year they let you do that as I said in the video
I am on F1 Visa but on first year OPT extension which start May 2024.
I got approved for Eb2 and My Eb2 PD is March 19, 2024. Please from experience do you think I can have AOS before expiration of my OPT extension by 12 May 2026?
I sincerely appreciate and would be waiting on your response.
I can't make predictions, it would be incredibly irresponsible
Hi sir. Eb3 other other workers final action chat this month fiscal year 2025 also no monument. Why sir when monument next month plz sir can you give me answer
I don't make predictions
Hi Oscar, my PD is 01AUG23, and as per October 2024 Bulletin, my respective Date of Filing is also 01AUG23. The bulletin states that the PD should be EARLIER than the listed date. Does that mean, I still can't file I-485? (as both dates are same, my PD is not earlier).
Exactly, you can't, unfortunately
@@OscarsGreenCard Thanks for replying.
If I am current on table B. Can I apply for at least an EAD?
You can if you are current (during October). But you must apply for I-485 too if you want to apply for EAD
What if you filed for EB-2 NIW from the United Kingdom? It does not show United Kingdom, only India, China and Phillipeans?
It is not where you apply from that matters, but your country of birth. People born in India, China, Mexico, and Phillipines have longer wait times because of the volume of people born in those countries that have applied. if you were born in the UK, you fall into the first column "All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed".
First column is what you need to look at
I filed I-485 in July because my priority date is Mar01,2023 (EB2 NIW). Biometric has taken. Does this mean that I can get my green card soon?!!
When they process it, it takes a few months to process.
i am outside US -- my PD is 23 August 2023-I-140 Approved -received and paid fees-when should i need to submit civil docs to NVC ?
if you paid fees most likely you can submit documents. just follow instructions from NVC in their letter
What a disappointing news! Thanks for finding some silver lining tho. I need some advise on my case. I am PD Oct05,2022 (India) and my application is under EB1B. I am looking change job/employer, what are my options?
Hi! I can't give individualized advice. You can read some related info in the link below. *Generally* the PD remains with you, the question is the I-140 www.rnlawgroup.com/options-for-an-h-1b-employee-with-approved-i-140-that-has-been-laid-off/
I am from India, my EB1C priority date is Oct 2022, by when you think it will become current?
Unfortunately I don't have a crystal ball, I don't do predictions because I can't possibly know...
I have a question. EB2 NIW My date appears on Table 2 (the cutoff date ) August 1st 2023 can I file for I485? Or it has to be before that date ?
Thanks
"earlier than"
Hi Oscar. Can you explain the difference between table A and table B? I’m applying from outside the US and will need consular processing once my i140 is approved. Which table would apply to me?
My priority date is July2024.
Table A is what dictates when the consulate may call you for an interview (keep in mind they also have internal backlogs, so being current on Table A does not guarantee you will be called immediately)
If my form i 140 was approved but my date is later, will I have to wait? How long? How long is the eb2 taking, more or less, for the entire process?
For example, the date is March 22, 2023, I will apply in March 2025
It depends. You need to follow the bulletin because it does not always move in the same ways, depends on demand.
First! Thanks for these videos!
Nice! You are fast!! and of course, you are welcome :)
How many eb greencards are there for fy2025?
We still don't know. Most likely between 140,000 and 160,000
@@OscarsGreenCard do you know when they will announce that?
@@saajneshhemachandran3411 No. It will take weeks probably
my PD is 12MAY23. Thanks Oscar !
Good luck!
Oh man what a bummer! 😢
I know!
Can you compare year after year how much they moving?
You can see the graph at the end of the video
Thanks🎉
of course!
Does DQ date also matters in EB2 NIW?
My PD is 7 July 2022
DQ 14 September 2023
Counsalar process ISLAMABAD
Please @Oscar ur insight is highly appreciated
DQ plays a role when it comes to the internal line in the embassy
Thank you
My Attorney file my eb2 biw on August 06 2024 concurrently and my priority date is not currentbi also file for combo card is they return or keep my i485 pending
Most likely they will reject your AOS and return it to you.
Table B ❤
yes, at least it's something!
I appreciate your time Oscar! another month with no movement for EB2/ROW and looking forward for NOV 2024 VB..
Yes, let's stay positive! And thank you for stopping by ;)
@@OscarsGreenCard Honestly, I'm exhausted from waiting, but what else can I do? I just hope there's no new travel ban in January, unless my case gets closed by then
There is movement. DOF charts will be used for october and it moved 3 months
@@gussgr8917 yes but it's for adjustment of status and inside US.. I'm waiting for visa interview with my PD March 27/2023 so FAD table with no movement and I'm not current yet.
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Çok teşekkür ederim!
im a grad student
Table Bbbbbbbbbbb … my priority date is August 7th
almost!
My Priority day is 20 April 2023. It means I can adjust my status?
Yes, you can if you are in the US
It depends on which category and country. You can easily check the tables
@@OscarsGreenCard eb2 All Chargeability
Areas Except
Those Listed
Waiting for my i140
Good luck!
@@OscarsGreenCard thanks a lot
No good news, but hopefully it will change in future.
finally lol
I know...
Hello Oscar, many thanks for your great work. I started watching your videos about two months ago (August 2024) and I can attest to the simplicity in your communication breaking down complex matters relating to EB1(A) &EB2-NIW self-petition employment-based green card. I just compared your analysis of both October 2023 and October 2024 bulletin at: th-cam.com/video/DMsYFelRJTIf/w-d-xo.htmlor EB2, for the Rest of the World (ROW) and I noticed the following major changes: First, as at 30 September 2023, the Filing Date ended at 1 December 2022 for the outgoing fiscal year 2023 for the EB2 category (ROW). The Filing Date opened on 1 October 2023 for the 2024 fiscal year at 1 January 2023. Hence, there is a one-month forward movement from 1 December 2022 to 1 January 2023 for the Filing Date at the beginning of the 2024 fiscal year. Secondly, the Filing Date for the 2024 fiscal year as at 30 September 2024 stopped at 22 March 2023. Therefore, what we witnessed throughout the fiscal year 2024 (1 Oct 2023 to 30 Sept 2024), is the movement of the Filing Date from 1 January 2023 to 22 March 2023. This forward movement was just two months and 22 days. In sum, the Filing Date for the 2024 fiscal year moved from 1 December 2022 to 22 March 2023 (that is, three months 22 days). Thirdly, the Filing Date opened on1 October 2024 at 1 August 2023 for the 2025 fiscal year (1st Oct 2024 to 30 Sept 2025). This is a great news of 5 months 8 days forward movement. This change already surpassed the movement achieved all through 2024 fiscal year. Any more forward movement for the rest of this 2025 fiscal year for the ROW will be a bullish and a bonus movement. This additional projection will depend on whether they are more than 140,000 visas available for employment-based and drop in demand, (which is not the case because demand is at its highest peak from 4,000 per year pre 2022 to over 12,000 per year in 2023 category. We expect both USCIS and Department of State (DOS) to provide more information on this point. Fourthly, the Final Action Date stood at 1 July 2022 for the year ended 30 September 2023(2023 fiscal year) and opened with the same date of 1 July 2022 on 1 October 2023. Thus, no backward or forward movement for these reporting dates. Fifthly, the Final Action Date as at 30 September 2024 for the ROW stood at 15 March 2023. Thus, Final Action Date moved for a period of 9 months 15 days from 1 July 2022 to 15 March 203 for the 2024 (1st October 2023 to 30 Sept 2024) fiscal year. A big movement I must say. As at 30 Sept 2023, the Filing Date stopped at 1 December 2022, while the Final Action for the same period ended at 01 July 2022. This a 6-month gap between the Filing Date and Final Action at the end of 2023 fiscal year (which ended on 30 September 2023). For the 2024 fiscal year which ended on 30 September 204, the Filing Date stopped at 22 March 2023, while the Final Action Date stopped om 15 March 204. This is simply a little gap of just 8 days. This is a great news when dealing with the confusion that usually confront the issue of Priority Date, Filing Date and Final Action Date. We hope that the 2025 fiscal year which started on 1 Oct 2024 can achieve a 9-month forward movement for both Filing Date (which opened at 1 August 2023) and Final Action Date (which opened at 15 March 2023). Lastly, it seems that the forward movement for both Filing Dates and Final Action Dates were slowed down so as to ensure that we do not find ourselves in a retrogression territory. Also, what we have witnessed in the last two years (Sept 2023 and Sept 2024) is for the EB2 visa to be used up and become Unavailable. What is clear from the visa bulletins is that most back log from 2021 to early part of 2023 (March 2023) were being cleared for the ROW during 2024 fiscal year (1st Oct 2023 to 30 Sept 2024). The projection will be for the back log for 2023 (15 March to 31 Dec 2023) to be cleared using the visas available for the 2025 fiscal year. Hopefully, this can be achieved. For those who filed their Form I -140 in 2024, they just got to be patience and stay on the waiting list. It will surely get to their turn.
“Historical waiting time 18 months” imagine those who are in other workers category… more than 40 months 🥲😭😭😭😭
I know! but it is true...we had never see this in EB-2. When I applied, it was current, can you believe it?