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The publication normally is issued the second or third week of each month. Visa Bulletin follows a standard format to sort the priority dates of the applicants and is broken down to the following visa categories: Preference Allocation for Family-sponsored immigrants (INA Section 203(a))

As of September 5, 2023, there have been more than 54,000 issuances/adjustments of status worldwide out of the 54,833 DVs available for FY 2023. Additionally, under U.S. immigration law no single country can receive more than seven percent of the available DVs in any one fiscal year.

January 2023 Visa Bulletin has been officially released (valid from January 1 to January 31 only).

You can submit an application for an extension of stay by mail or you can file online using USCIS ELIS for an extension of stay before the expiration date on your Form I-94. (There are certain very limited circumstances under which USCIS will excuse a late submission.)

For the family-sponsored categories, the dates for filing chart remains nearly unchanged from the August Visa Bulletin, except for the F2A category where a cutoff date of September 1, 2023, has been imposed for all countries.

In the first few months of 2023, we have continued to see improvements in processing times for many petitions and applications. For example, the current processing time for the I-129 petition is approximately 2 months.

The visa bulletin is issued every month by the Department of State. It shows which green card applications can move forward, based on when the I-130 petition that starts the green card process was originally filed.

How long does it take to get an appointment? Although NVC strives to schedule appointments within three months of NVC's acceptance of all requested documentation, this timeframe is subject to the operating status and capacity of the consular section.

You may also check your USCIS case status by calling +1 (800) 375-5283 and following the automated instructions. Be sure to have your receipt number ready.

If you plan to stay longer than 90 days, you must obtain a visa at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If you obtain a new passport or change your name, gender or country of citizenship, you will be required to apply for a new travel authorization.