The State Department released the November Visa Bulletin, showing no movement in key employment-based categories next month. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it would use the Dates for Filing chart for employment-based filings.

Key Updates in Dates for Filing:

EB-1

  • All countries under EB-1 will remain current.

EB-2

  • China EB-2 will remain at July 8, 2019.
  • India EB-2 will remain at May 1, 2012.
  • All other countries under EB-2 will remain current.

EB-3

  • China EB-3 will remain at July 15, 2018.
  • India EB-3 will remain at July 1, 2012.
  • All other countries under EB-3 will remain current.

Dates for Filing for Employment-Based Preference Cases:

Preference All Other Countries China El Salvador Guatemala Honduras India Mexico Philippines
EB-1 Current Current Current Current Current Current
EB-2 Current July 8, 2019 Current May 1, 2012 Current Current
EB-3 Current July 15, 2018 Current July 1, 2012 Current Current

Additional Information: USCIS announced it would use the Dates for Filing chart for employment-based filings in November. BAL will continue following the Visa Bulletin and will provide updates as information becomes available.

This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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