Visa Bulletin
Green card · Reinvent NY glossary
The Visa Bulletin is published monthly by the US State Department and shows which immigrant visa numbers are available. It contains two charts: 'Final Action Dates' (when a visa can be issued) and 'Dates for Filing' (when applicants can submit I-485 or DS-260). The bulletin is organized by preference category (EB-1 through EB-5, FB-1 through FB-4) and country of chargeability. Countries with high demand (India, China, Philippines, Mexico) often have significant backlogs — EB-2 India, for example, currently has a 10+ year wait.
Related Terms
Related Articles
- →Green Card Through Business: Every Path
Investment can lead to permanent residence, but the job creation test is where most cases fail. What qualifies, and what the funds review checks.
- →Green Card Through Investment: EB-5 and Alternative Pathways
Foreign investors often overlook the strict proof needed for lawful capital sources when seeking permanent residency through this investment program.
- →Investor Green Card: Residency by Investment
The EB-5 Visa under the Immigrant Investor Program offers residency for investors creating jobs. The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 sets new rules.
- →EB-5 Direct Investment: Is It the Better Path
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program remains one of the most powerful vehicles for high-net-worth individuals seeking United States permanent residency. Sin
Keep reading
Moving to New York? We help with apartments, offices and setting up your business.
Talk to us about it