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April 2024 Visa Bulletin

April 2024 Visa Bulletin

USCIS determined that for April 2024, applicants in all family-sponsored preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart and all employment-based preference categories must use the Final Action Dates chart. According to the April 2024 visa bulletin, the priority date for the Second preference (F2A) – spouses and children (unmarried and under 21 years of age) of lawful permanent…

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Visa Interview Waivers for Nonimmigrants

Visa Interview Waivers for Nonimmigrants

Some consular processing applicants might be exempted from attending an interview if they meet certain conditions. This simplified procedure is applicable to those applying for specific nonimmigrant visa categories or seeking visa renewals within the same nonimmigrant category. You might be eligible for an interview exemption if you are applying for an H-2A or H-2B visa (for temporary agricultural and…

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Delays in USCIS to NVC Transfer Process for I-129F Petitions

Delays in USCIS to NVC Transfer Process for I-129F Petitions

There has been reports and examples of problems arising from USCIS transfers of I-129F petitions to the NVC. There has been a significant delay in the transfer of approved I-129F petitions from USCIS to the NVC, with the process taking an average of three to five months, much longer than anticipated. Upon receiving the petitions, the NVC’s creation of cases…

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March 2024 Visa Bulletin

March 2024 Visa Bulletin

USCIS determined that for March 2024, applicants in all family-sponsored preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart and all employment-based preference categories must use the Final Action Dates chart. According to the March 2024 visa bulletin, the priority date for the Second preference (F2A) – spouses and children (unmarried and under 21 years of age) of lawful permanent…

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