The Division of State has revealed the April 2024 Visa Bulletin, bringing vital developments within the last motion dates for many employment-based classes, and modest development for the family-sponsored classes when in comparison with the earlier month.

Highlights of the April 2024 Visa Bulletin

Dates for Submitting Chart

For the family-sponsored choice classes, the Dates for Submitting Chart stays unchanged from the earlier month, excluding the household sponsored fourth choice class (F4) for India which is able to advance by 1.5 months to April 8, 2006, and Philippines which is able to advance by 1 12 months to April 22, 2005.

Moreover, for employment-based petitions, the employment primarily based first choice class (EB1A) India will advance by 3 months to April 1, 2021, and the employment-based third (EB3) choice class for India will advance by 1.5 months to September 15, 2012. Lastly, the employment primarily based fourth choice class (EB-4) will advance by 11 months to December 1, 2020.

All different choice classes stay unchanged from the earlier month.

Employment-based classes

Motion within the Closing Motion Dates

The Closing Motion Dates Chart reveals some modest developments in a number of the employment-based choice classes, particularly:

• EB-1 China will advance by 6 weeks to September 1, 2022
• EB-1 India will advance by 5 months to March 1, 2021
• EB-2 Worldwide, Mexico, and the Philippines will advance by 7 weeks to January 15, 2023
• EB-2 China will advance by 1 month to February 1, 2020
• EB-2 India will advance by 6 weeks to April 15, 2012
• EB-3 Worldwide, Mexico, and the Philippines will advance by 2.5 months to November 22, 2022
• EB-3 India will advance by 6 weeks to August 15, 2012
• EB-3 Different Staff Worldwide, Mexico, and the Philippines will advance by 2.2 months to October 8, 2020
• EB-3 Different Staff India will advance by 1.5 months to August 15, 2012
• EB-4 will advance by 11 months to November 1, 2020

Household-sponsored classes

Motion within the Closing Motion Dates

Alternatively, the Closing Motion Dates Chart for the family-sponsored classes reveals few developments as follows:

• F2A Worldwide, China, India, and the Philippines will advance by 2.6 months to September 8, 2020
• F2A Mexico will advance by 2 months to August 15, 2020

Adjustment of Standing Submitting Chart April 2024

For the month of April 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Providers (USCIS) will use the Dates for Submitting Chart for all family-sponsored choice classes, and the Closing Motion Dates chart for all employment-based choice classes.

To be eligible to file an employment-based adjustment software within the month of April, overseas nationals should have a precedence date that’s sooner than the date listed under for his or her choice class and nation.

Employment-Based mostly Classes

FINAL ACTION DATES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES

In accordance with the Division of State’s April 2024 Visa Bulletin, the next Closing Motion cutoff dates will apply for employment-based classes:

• EB-1 Worldwide, Mexico, and the Philippines will stay present
• EB-1 China will advance by 6 weeks to September 1, 2022
• EB-1 India will advance by 5 months to March 1, 2021
• EB-2 Worldwide, Mexico, and the Philippines will advance by 7 weeks to January 15, 2023
• EB-2 China will advance by 1 month to February 1, 2020
• EB-2 India will advance by 6 weeks to April 15, 2012
• EB-3 Worldwide, Mexico, and the Philippines will advance by 2.5 months to November 22, 2022
• EB-3 China will stay at September 1, 2020
• EB-3 India will advance by 6 weeks to August 15, 2012
• EB-3 Different Staff Worldwide and Mexico will advance by 2.2 months to October 8, 2020
• EB-3 Different Staff China will stay at January 1, 2017
• EB-3 Different Staff India will advance by 1.5 months to August 15, 2012
• EB-3 Different Staff Philippines will stay at Might 1, 2020
• EB-4 will advance by 11 months to November 1, 2020
• EB-5 Unreserved China stays at December 15, 2015
• EB-5 Unreserved India stays at December 1, 2020
• All different EB-5 classes stay present

The daring represents the development of the class.

Employment-Based mostly April 2024 Closing Motion Dates

EB-1 

• China: September 1, 2022 (Development)
• India: March 1, 2021 (Development)
• All different nations: Present

EB-2

• China: February 1, 2020 (Development)
• India: April 15, 2012 (Development)
• All different nations: January 15, 2023 (Development)

EB-3 Professionals and Expert Staff

• China: September 1, 2020
• India: August 15, 2012 (Development)
• All different nations: November 22, 2022 (Development)

EB-3 Different Staff 

• China: January 1, 2017
• India: August 15, 2012 (Development)
• Philippines: Might 1, 2020
• All different nations: October 8, 2020 (Development)

EB-4

• All nations: November 1, 2020 (Development)

EB-5 Unreserved (Regional Middle and Non-Regional Middle)

• China: December 15, 2015
• India: December 1, 2020
• All different nations: Present

EB-5 Set-Asides

• Rural: Present for all nations
• Excessive Unemployment: Present for all nations
• Infrastructure: Present for all nations

DATES FOR FILING FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES

In accordance with the Division of State’s April 2024 Visa Bulletin, the Dates for Submitting cutoff dates stay the identical because the earlier months, apart from:

• The employment-based first choice class (EB1A) India will advance by 3 months to April 1, 2021
• The employment-based third (EB3) choice class for India will advance by 1.5 months to September 15, 2012 and
• The employment primarily based fourth choice class (EB-4) will advance by 11 months to December 1, 2020.

The daring represents the development of the class.

Employment-Based mostly April 2024 Dates for Submitting

EB-1

• China: January 1, 2023
• India: April 1, 2021 (Development)
• All different nations: Present

EB-2

• China: June 1, 2020
• India: Might 15, 2012
• All different nations: February 15, 2023

EB-3 Professionals and Expert Staff

• China: July 1, 2021
• India: September 15, 2012 (Development)
• Philippines: January 1, 2023
• All different nations: February 1, 2023

EB-3 Different Staff

• China: June 1, 2017
• India: September 15, 2012 (Development)
• Philippines: Might 15, 2020
• All different nations: December 15, 2020

EB-4

• All nations: December 1, 2020 (Development)

EB-5 Unreserved (Regional Middle and Non-Regional Middle)

• China: January 1, 2017
• India: April 1, 2022
• All different nations: Present

EB-5 Set-Asides

• Rural: Present for all nations
• Excessive Unemployment: Present for all nations
• Infrastructure: Present for all nations

FINAL ACTION DATES FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES

In accordance with the Division of State’s April 2024 Visa Bulletin, the next Closing Motion cutoff dates will apply for family-sponsored classes:

• F1 Worldwide, China, and India will stay at February 8, 2015
• F1 Mexico will stay at Might 1, 2001
• F1 Philippines will stay at March 1, 2012
• F2A Worldwide, China, India, and the Philippines will advance by 2.6 months to September 8, 2020
• F2A Mexico will advance by 2 months to August 15, 2020
• F2B Worldwide, China, and India will stay at November 22, 2015
• F2B Mexico will stay at October 22, 2003
• F2B Philippines will stay at October 22, 2011
• F3 Worldwide, China, and Mexico will stay at October 1, 2009
• F3 Mexico will stay at September 8, 1998
• F3 Philippines will stay at June 8, 2002
• F4 Worldwide and China will stay at June 8, 2007
• F4 India will stay at December 15, 2005
• F4 Philippines will stay at June 15, 2003

The daring represents the development of the class.

Household Sponsored April 2024 Closing Motion Dates

F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents

• Mexico: Might 1, 2001
• Philippines: March 1, 2012
• All different nations: February 8, 2015

F-2A Spouses and Youngsters of Everlasting Residents

• Mexico: August 15, 2020 (Development)
• All different nations: September 8, 2020 (Development)

F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents

• Mexico: October 22, 2003
• Philippines: October 22, 2011
• All different nations: November 22, 2015

F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents

• Mexico: September 8, 1998
• Philippines: June 8, 2002
• All different nations: October 1, 2009

F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents

• Mexico: October 15, 2000
• India: December 15, 2005
• Philippines: June 15, 2003
• All different nations: June 8, 2007

DATES FOR FILING FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES

In accordance with the Division of State’s April 2024 Visa Bulletin, the Dates for Submitting cutoff dates stay the identical as within the earlier month, excluding the household sponsored fourth choice class (F4) for India which is able to advance by 1.5 months to April 8, 2006, and Philippines which is able to advance by 1 12 months to April 22, 2005.

The daring represents the development of the class.

Household Sponsored April 2024 Dates for Submitting

F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents

• Mexico: April 1, 2005
• Philippines: April 22, 2015
• All different nations: September 1, 2017

F-2A Spouses and Youngsters of Everlasting Residents

• All nations: September 1, 2023

F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents

• Mexico: August 1, 2004
• Philippines: October 1, 2013
• All different nations: January 1, 2017

F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents

• Mexico: June 15, 2001
• Philippines: November 8, 2003
• All different nations: March 1, 2010

F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents

• India: April 8, 2006 (Development)
• Mexico: April 15, 2001
• Philippines: April 22, 2005 (Development)
• All different nations: March 1, 2008

Trying Forward

The EB-4 Non-Minister Spiritual Employee program will change into unavailable for all nations on March 22, 2024, except it’s reauthorized by Congressional laws. If no motion is taken by Congress to increase this system, no immigrant visas or adjustment of standing functions will be permitted underneath the class till a reauthorization is handed.

Projected Visa Availability within the Coming Months

Household-sponsored classes (potential motion):

Worldwide dates:

F1: As much as three months
F2A (excluding Mexico): As much as six months
F2B: As much as ten weeks
F3: A number of months
F4: As much as 4 weeks

Mexico:

F1: As much as 4 months
F2A: As much as three months
F2B: A number of months
F3: As much as six months
F4: As much as three months

Philippines:

F3: A number of months
F4: A number of months

Employment-based classes:

Little or no to no ahead motion is anticipated within the coming months for the reason that last motion dates for a lot of classes superior for April 2024. This projection displays the expectation for the rest of FY 2024, which ends on September 30, 2024.

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