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September 2024 Visa Bulletin is Out! Have the EB2 and EB3 Green Card Categories Retrogressed for India? Let's Find Out! Relax, the September 2024 Visa Bulletin doesn't bring any shocking news. Let's delve into the final action date movements for the EB1, EB2, and EB3 green card categories. 1️⃣ EB1 Category: The EB1 final action date for India remains steady at February 1, 2022, meaning the current wait time is about two years. If you’re aiming for a faster path to U.S. permanent residency, EB1A is still a fantastic option. 2️⃣ EB2 Green Card Category: The EB2 final action date for Indian applicants is unchanged at July 15, 2012. 3️⃣ EB3 Green Card Category: There were concerns about possible retrogression in the August Visa Bulletin, but no need to worry; the EB3 final action date for India saw no movement and remains at October 22, 2012. While the wait time is still long for the EB2 and EB3 green card categories for Indian applicants; around a decade; there’s no new delay. For Indians seeking quicker U.S. permanent residency, the EB1A category is still your best option. I’ve broken down all the details of the September 2024 Visa Bulletin in a video on our Smart Green Card YouTube channel. Check it out to discover the fastest green card option available for Indians! You can find the YouTube link in the comments section (UPDATING SOON) #SeptemberVisaBulletin #VisaBulletin #USCIS

The August 2024 Visa Bulletin is out. Are you concerned about visa retrogressions? No need to worry! It brings positive updates for Indian applicants. 1️⃣ EB1 Category: The EB1 or EB1A final action date for India remains February 1, 2022. 2️⃣ EB2 Category: For EB2, the final action date for India has moved by one month to July 15, 2012. 3️⃣ EB3 Category: Last month's Visa Bulletin hinted at potential worldwide retrogression in August 2024, but nothing of the sort has occurred. The EB3 final action date for India has moved by one month to October 22, 2012. It is important to note that you must use only the final action dates chart in the August 2024 Visa Bulletin. Currently, the wait time for EB1A is just 2 years, even as the fiscal year ends in September, a time when dates typically move backward. Make an informed decision about your Green Card option to secure a bright future for you and your family! #AugustVisaBulletin2024 #VisaBulletin

November Visa Bulletin 2024 is Out! Are there any significant changes in the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Green Card categories for India? Let’s break it down: 1️⃣ 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. 2️⃣ EB2 Category 🔸In the EB2 category, the Final Action Date for India stands still at July 15, 2012.  🔸The EB2 cutoff dates in the Date for Filing chart remain unchanged at January 1, 2013. 3️⃣ 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 is June 8, 2013. In short, there has been no movement in the Final Action Dates for the EB1, EB2, or EB3 categories for India. But here is the good news: USCIS stated that the Date for Filing chart can be utilized in the November 2024 Visa Bulletin, which provides earlier dates. While this November Visa Bulletin didn’t bring the changes we were hoping for especially for EB1 applicants; there is still hope for progress ahead. If you are curious about what influences the date movements in the Visa Bulletin and want some extra insights, I have created a detailed video on the November Visa Bulletin 2024 just for you on our Smart Green Card YouTube channel. (I will be updating the link in the comments soon, so stay tuned!) #NovemberVisaBulletin #VisaBulletin #EB1A

Today, the September 2024 Visa Bulletin was released and we are seeing no major changes. Insight from Attorney Kim "The U.S. State Department projects all available green cards to be exhausted when the fiscal year ends on September 30, 2024. This means that applicants with pending green cards with current Priority Dates in August and September may not receive a green card approval if all available green cards are used before September 30, 2024. Applicants should be ready to remain in pending Adjustment Status and renew their EAD and Advance Parole as timely as possible. When the October 2024 visa bulletin is updated next month, there will be an assumption that Priority Dates will advance but expect advancement to be modest if any. The past 12 months have shown no slowing or decrease in green card demand across all categories thus, expectations should remain very conservative and appropriate steps taken to maintain status or remain patient if processing is for applicants living abroad. As new information arises in the coming months, Visa Nation will update and adjust our predictions. In the meantime, trends in Final Action date movements are subject to change, and retrogressions are always possible due to fluctuations in applicant demand and other influencing factors. Therefore, applicants are urged to stay informed and be aware of potential adjustments to the projected timelines." #VisaBulletin #USCIS #immigration #VisaNation #prioritydates Read our full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/eHgnga6n

CHANGES ANNOUNCED THAT WILL AFFECT 457, 482 & 494 VISA HOLDERS FROM 1 JULY 2024 From 1 July visa holders will have 180 days between employers AND you can work for anyone and in any job during this time. Also, time spent between employers before I July won't count towards the 180 days. So existing visa holders will have 180 days to find another sponsor from 1 July 2024. These visa holders will have up to: 180 days at a time, or a maximum of 365 days in total across the entire visa grant period. During this time, visa holders can work for other employers and in any occupation. #visas, #482visa, #TSSvisa, #494visa

The latest July 2024 US Visa Bulletin is here Great News for Indians in the Green Card category! 📈 As per the recent news on US Visa Bulletin, there is a notable shift in the visa categories. ➡ EB-1 Category:  India has moved forward by 11 months. Wait times have drastically reduced, offering faster paths to permanent residency. ➡EB-2 & EB-3 Categories:  India has advanced by 2 months. It provides new hope to many awaiting their Green Cards. This is a game-changer for many skilled professionals who have been contributing to the US economy. 💼💡 For those in the process or considering starting it, now is the time to act! ⏳ Let's celebrate this positive step! If you need more information about O1 visa, I can guide you. Comment your queries below. ---------------------- 💡 Find 1-minute FAANG employee interviews on their job search journey at https://lnkd.in/e5-jiwWa If you want future updates on more career-growth content, please reshare ♻️ and join over 110k newsletter subscribers here (https://lnkd.in/gPBziwZ3) #USVisa #GreenCard #Immigration 

The August 2024 Visa Bulletin has introduced important changes across various visa categories. Discover how these updates impact your Green Card application process, including advancements for India and other countries in employment-based preferences. #EB1Visa #EB5Visa #Indians #PermanentResidency #UnitedStates #USVISA #USCIS #VisaBulletin #VisaNews #VisaUpdate USCIS

June 2024 Visa Bulletin is out! Is there any movement in the final action dates for EB visas for India? Let's find out. 1️⃣ EB1 Green Card Category: 🔸The EB1 final action date for India saw no movement and stands on March 1, 2021. 2️⃣ EB2 Green Card Category: 🔸The EB2 final action dates for India remain the same as April 15, 2012. 🔸The EB3 final action date for India moved forward by 17 days compared to the May visa bulletin. It currently stands on August 22, 2012. It is important to note that only the final action dates chart in the June visa bulletin must be used for all Employment-Based green card categories. Furthermore, USCIS says that the EB2 and EB3 green card categories might experience retrogression in the upcoming visa bulletin because of huge demand. Also, USCIS will soon hit the maximum limit for green cards for this fiscal year, which ends on September 30, 2024. However, keep working towards building your EB1A profile, as EB1 final action dates move much faster in the monthly visa bulletin than EB2 and EB3 green card categories. #USgreencard #visabulletin #june2024visabulletin #SaimanShetty

📊 **August 2024 Visa Bulletin Update: Good News for Indian Applicants!** 🇮🇳🇺🇸 The U.S. Department of State has released the August 2024 Visa Bulletin, showing progress for Indian applicants in the employment-based green card categories. **Key Updates:** • EB-2 India: Final Action Date moves forward to July 15, 2012 • EB-3 India: Final Action Date advances to October 22, 2012 • EB-1 India: Remains at February 1, 2022 **What does this mean for you?** 1. **Faster Processing:** If your priority date is before the Final Action Date, your application can be processed. 2. **Opportunity to File:** Those with earlier priority dates may now be eligible to file for adjustment of status. 3. **Progress, albeit Slow:** While movement is incremental, any forward progress is positive for those in the long green card queue. Remember, USCIS will use the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based adjustment of status applications in August 2024. Are you an Indian student or professional considering your future in the U.S.? This update could impact your long-term plans. Let's discuss how these changes might affect your immigration journey. Source: U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for August 2024 #StudyAbroad7 #VisaBulletin #GreenCardUpdates #USImmigration #IndianProfessionals #EB2India #EB3India #USCIS #InternationalEducation

My friend in India has customers in Bay Area but hadn't ever traveled since he had no US visa. I helped him get B1 and he's coming tomorrow! Here’s a visa cheat sheet for Indian founders : • B1 is easy to get. Don’t worry about wait times in your city/country. There are ways around it. • O1 visa : Possible with some amount of work/funding/achievements. You can stay upto 3 years and can extend it. Very common path for founders. • EB 1 : you get a green card straightaway if you’ve done some extraordinary things. Check criterias and if you’re eligible, do apply! Some tips : - Ask for visa advice ONLY from optimists + those who have cracked it already. Naysayers waste your time and drain your energy. - Choose a great law firm, don't be stingy there. Do reference checks on firms. Some firms make you do a lot of work, avoid them. - For first timers, B1 is great. Once you decide that US is where you're going to build, only then work on O1/EB1. - Don't reject yourself. Let USCIS reject you. 😂 Just kidding. if you get RFE, you can still apply again. And get visa approved. Remember this - You cracked IIT/AIEEE/CAT/NMAT/XLRI/GATE/UPSC/Bank PO/CLAT/UGC NET/NIFT or a job in a country of billions. It’s way easier to crack US visa!