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April Visa Bulletin shows continued forward movement for EB-2 Indian and Chinese nationals while major visa retrogression for EB-3 Chinese nationals

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April Visa Bulletin shows continued forward movement for EB-2 Indian and Chinese nationals while major visa retrogression for EB-3 Chinese nationals

March 12, 2015

The Department of State’s April Visa Bulletin, released yesterday holds disappointing but not surprising news for EB-3 Employment Based Third Preference Chinese nationals, with a movement backwards of 8 months.  EB-2 Indian nationals continue their run, with 8 months advancement.

 

EB1 - all still “CURRENT”

 

EB2 

All others – still “CURRENT” 

China – advances 4 months to April 1, 2011 

India – advances 8 months to September 1, 2007

Mexico – still “CURRENT” 

Philippines – still “CURRENT” 

 

EB3                              

All others – advances 4 months to October 1, 2014

China – retrogresses 8 months to January 1, 2011 

India – advances 7 days to January 8, 2004  

Mexico – advances 4 months to October 1, 2014

Philippines – advances 4 months to October 1, 2014

 

The State Department had earlier warned to expect a cut off for EB-3 Chinese nationals, given how many cases were downgraded last year from EB-2 to EB-3 to take advantage of a window of opportunity in the EB-3 category.  The State Department has also warned that EB-2 Indian visa numbers may slow down this spring.

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