November Visa Bulletin 2024: Key Updates for Indian Applicants Revealed!
The November Visa Bulletin 2024 has just been released, and it’s time to dive into the details!
Are there any major shifts in the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Green Cards, especially for Indian applicants? We’ll break down the key changes, help you understand how they might impact your green card timeline, and provide insights on what to expect moving forward.
Whether you are an EB1, EB2, or EB3 applicant from India, check out these updates that could affect your green card journey. Let’s dive in!
What is the U.S. Visa Bulletin?
In simple terms, the Visa Bulletin tells you when you can file your Adjustment of Status application with USCIS and helps estimate how long you will have to wait for your green card, based on your green card category and country of origin.
What’s New in the November Visa Bulletin 2024 for Indian Green Card Applicants?
Let’s explore the date movements in the EB1, EB2, and EB3 green card categories for India:
1.EB1 Category
- For the EB1A category for India, the Final Action Date remains unchanged at February 1, 2022. Unfortunately, there is no movement here for now.
- The EB1 cutoff dates in the Date for Filing chart also remain the same, which is April 15, 2022.
2.EB2 Category
- In the November Visa Bulletin 2024, the Final Action Date for EB2 India stands still at July 15, 2012.
- The EB2 cutoff dates in the Date for Filing chart remain unchanged at January 1, 2013.
3.EB3 Category
- For the EB3 category, the Final Action Date for India is November 1, 2012.
- There are no changes in the EB3 cutoff dates in the Date for Filing chart, which remains June 8, 2013.
Can You Use the Dates for Filing from the November 2024 Visa Bulletin?
The Final Action Dates chart determines if a green card is available to you in a particular month. However, USCIS allows you to use the Dates for Filing chart from the November Visa Bulletin 2024. These dates are typically earlier than the Final Action Dates.
You might be asking: “What is the Dates for Filing chart, and why does it matter?”
If your priority date is on or before the filing date, you can submit your Adjustment of Status application to USCIS. At the same time, you can apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advance Parole. But remember, you will only receive your green card once your priority date is current on the Final Action Dates chart.
The benefit of the Dates for Filing chart is that it allows you to get your EAD and Advance Parole sooner, enabling you to work in the U.S. and travel abroad freely while you wait for your green card.
Conclusion
The November Visa Bulletin 2024 may not have shown the movement we hoped for, especially for EB1 applicants from India. However, there’s still hope for progress in the coming months.
In the EB2 and EB3 final action dates for India, we may see some movement in the next bulletin, though this often slows down or stops as the months go on.
Meanwhile, the EB1A green card remains a promising option for a faster path to U.S. residency for Indians, with wait times of just two years. While the EB1A standard is high, if you are a tech professional with substantial work experience, you likely already have the expertise to build a strong EB1A profile.
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