The October 2014 visa bulletin was released today. Here is what my readers are looking for:
For all countries except India, China, Philippines, and Mexico: F2A category advances a month taking the priority date to 1 February 2013; F2B preference advances 2 months with PD at 1 November 2007; F4 category advances 21 days taking PD to 22 January 2002; EB2 is current and, and EB3 advances a huge 6 months to PD at 1 October 2011.
For India only: F2A category advances a month taking the priority date to 1 February 2013; F2B preference advances 2 months with PD at 1 November 2007; F4 category advances 21 days taking PD to 22 January 2002; EB2 India sees no movement leaving PD at 1 May 2009 and EB3 sees 7 days advancement taking priority date to 15 November 2003.
EB5 Note: There was much discussion in news reports about the unavailability of EB5 visas for citizens of China. The October 2014 visa bulletin shows visas are now current and there should not be any waiting time. The visa bulletin does not mention any warning issues for visa retrogression anytime soon but it is something that we will start monitoring to inform you.
If you are eligible to file, it is important for those who are eligible to prepare filing your I-485 package as soon as possible. Please note you cannot file until October 1st and can file while the priority date remains current for you. Good luck to those who can file!
We will report on the November 2014 visa bulletin when it is released. See below for future cut off dates information:
News re. upcoming visa availability:
D. VISA AVAILABILITY IN THE COMING MONTHS
INDIA Employment-based Second Preference: Increased demand will require the retrogression of this cut-off date, possibly in November, to hold number use within the fiscal year 2015 annual limit.