Green Card Update: Changes Happening to Applications in August
Summary
In August, family-sponsored green card applicants will see progress as visa dates advance, allowing more people to file or move their cases forward. However, employment-based green card categories remain heavily backlogged, especially for Indian applicants, with some categories possibly becoming unavailable before the fiscal year ends.Key Facts
- Family-sponsored green card categories like F2A (spouses and children under 21 of permanent residents) have moved forward in visa dates.
- Applicants in family categories may now be eligible to file or have decisions made on their green card cases during August.
- Employment-based green card categories still face long waits, particularly for Indian applicants.
- The EB-2 and EB-5 visa categories for India remain unavailable, meaning no new applicants can file.
- EB-1 China saw some progress; EB-3 Worldwide moved forward slightly.
- The U.S. government warns that EB-1 India may become unavailable before September 30 due to high demand and visa limits.
- Applicants must follow different visa bulletin charts: family-sponsored can use the more favorable "Dates for Filing," while employment-based must use the stricter "Final Action Dates."
- Immigration lawyers advise Indian employment-based applicants to maintain valid temporary visas or explore other immigration options while waiting.
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