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July 2014 Visa Bulletin: Roller Coaster Ride for EB-2 Indians, Standstill for Most

June 10, 2014 | Tags: EB-1 | EB-2 | EB-3

As we approach the end of the government's fiscal year, EB-2 Indians see another jump forward with number crunching by the State Department's Visa Office only the DOS can comprehend. The DOS's July Visa Bulletin, released today, moves EB-2 India ahead again this year, here, almost four years. EB-3 Philippines moves forward one year. Left behind for now and the considerable future is EB-3 China and others which are at a standstill. For those adjustment of status applicants receiving requests for evidence for physical exams – act fast. Also needing to act fast is Congress in July, on immigration reform.

EB-1

  • All still "CURRENT"

EB-2

  • All others — Still "CURRENT"
  • China — Advances 1 month to July 1, 2009
  • India — Advances nearly four years to September 1, 2008
  • Mexico — Still "CURRENT"
  • Philippines — Still "CURRENT"

EB-3

  • All others — Remains at April 1, 2011
  • China — Remains at October 1, 2006
  • India — Advances 15 days to November 1, 2003
  • Mexico — Remains at April 1, 2011
  • Philippines — Advances 1 year to January 1, 2009

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