January 2013 Visa Bulletin Commentary

ImageThe January 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 31 days to priority date (PD) 22 September 2010.  F2B preference advanced 23 days with PD at 8 December 2004; F4 moves forward 7 days to 8 April 2001;  EB2 is current and, and EB3 advances 41 days to 1 February 2007.

For India only:  F2A preference has advanced 31 days to priority date (PD) 22 September 2010.  F2B preference advanced 23 days with PD at 8 December 2004; F4 moves forward 7 days to 8 April 2001; No movement in EB2 leaving  PD at 1 September 2004. EB3 advances 7 days to 8 November 2002.

We will update you on any other relevant news if and when available and will report on the February 2013 visa bulletin in due course.

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