April 2009 Visa Bulletin – EB-3 Retrogresses
The April 2009 Visa Bulletin has been released. Unfortunately, even though there is some forward movement in some EB categories, the progress is very small and in fact, the dates for some EB-3 categories have retrogressed significantly.
- EB-1 remains current across the board.
- EB-2 remains unchanged – EB-2 ROW (Rest of World) is current, EB-2 China remains February 15, 2005, and EB-2 India remains February 15, 2004.
- EB-3 applicants, however, will be disappointed again. EB-3 ROW moves backwards by more than two (2) years to March 1, 2003. EB-3 China moves forward by six (6) months to March 1, 2003. EB-3 India moves forward byy only one (1) month to November 2001.
In light of these visa numbers, it becomes increasingly important to be able to file under the EB-2 category and avoid the very lengthy delays of the EB-3 category. Please contact our office and we would be happy to evaluate your case and advise on the possibility of using the EB-2 category.
This article is presented by the Capitol Immigration Law Group PLLC, an immigration law firm serving individual and corporate clients in the Washington, D.C. area and nationaide. We specialize in U.S. labor immigration law and we have successfully represented individuals from more than 30 countries and Fortune 100 companies. The article should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed attorney. For more information, please contact us.
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