The May 2013 visa bulletin was released today. Here’s the pertinent information most of my readers are looking for:
For all countries except India, China, Philippines, and Mexico: F2A preference has advanced 77 days to priority date (PD) 1 March 2011. F2B preference advanced 31 days with PD at 15 May 2005; No movement in F4 category leaving PD at 1 May 2001; EB2 is current and, and EB3 advances 152 days to 1 December 2007 (that is 5 months!!).
For India only: F2A preference has advanced 77 days to priority date (PD) 1 March 2011. F2B preference advanced 31 days with PD at 15 May 2005; No movement in F4 category leaving PD at 1 May 2001; Still no movement in EB2 leaving PD at 1 September 2004. EB3 advances 15 days to 22 December 2002.
The Visa Bulletin mentions below that EB3 has specific reasons for advancing so much. Read below excerpt. Good news seems to be soon followed by bad news. In this case, there is caution for retrogression or no movement on EB3 in the coming months. So let’s make the most of the good news. If you are able to file your adjustment petition, then waste no time and file your petition!
D. EMPLOYMENT THIRD PREFERENCE VISA AVAILABILITY
The Employment-based Third preference category cut-off date for most countries has advanced significantly. This has been done in an attempt to generate demand so that the annual numerical limits may be fully utilized, and such movements may continue for the next few months. The rapid movement of cut-off dates is often followed months later by a dramatic increase in demand for numbers. Once such demand begins to materialize the cut-off date movements will begin to slow or stop.
We will update you on any other relevant news if and when available and will report on the June 2013 visa bulletin in due course.
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