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View All ArticlesA monthly summary of priority date movement across employment and family-based immigration categories.
| Category | All others | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|
|
EB-1
Priority workers
|
Current | 01 Jan 2022 | 01 Jan 2022 |
|
EB-2
Adv. degree / NIW
|
Current | 01 Jun 2012 | 01 Jun 2020 |
|
EB-3
Skilled workers
|
01 Sep 2023 | 01 Jan 2012 | 01 Aug 2020 |
|
EB-5
Investor
|
Current | 01 Oct 2019 | 01 Oct 2019 |
Source: U.S. Department of State. "Current" indicates no waiting period under Final Action Dates (Chart A).
Permanent resident status that allows an individual to live and work in the United States indefinitely. Often used to refer to both the status itself and the physical card proving it.
The date that determines your place in line for certain employment and family-based green card categories.
The process of applying for permanent residence from within the United States rather than through a U.S. consulate abroad.
A notice from USCIS requesting additional information before a decision can be made on a case. Receiving an RFE does not mean a petition will be denied.
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