The Department of State released the latest visa bulletin for February2017 on January 10, 2017. 

According to application final action dates for employment-based reference cases, for the month of February2017, the EB-1 category is current for nationals all over the world.

In EB-2 category, the cut-off dates move forward from October 15, 2012to November 15, 2012 for Chinese Mainland nationals while the cut-off dates remain unchanged on April 15, 2008 for Indian nationals. The EB-2 visa numbers are available for applicants of all other countries and regions. In the EB-3 category, the cut-off dates move forward from September 8, 2013 to October 1, 2013for Chinese Mainland nationals while the cut-off dates move forward from March 15, 2005 to March 22, 2005 for Indian nationals. For the EB-5 investment immigration, the cut-off dates move forward from April 8, 2014 to April 15, 2014for Chinese Mainland nationals. The EB-5 visa numbers are available for applicants of all other countries and regions except China-Mainland. 

According to dates for filing of employment-based visa applications, the EB-1 category is current for nationals all over the world. In EB-2 category, the cut-off dates remain unchanged on March 1, 2013 for Chinese Mainland nationals while the cut-off dates remain unchanged on April 22, 2009 for Indian nationals. In the EB-3 category, the cut-off dates remain unchanged on May 1, 2014 for Chinese Mainland nationals while the cut-off dates remain unchanged on July 1, 2005 for Indian nationals. For the EB-5 investment immigration, the cut-off dates remain unchanged on June 15, 2014 for Chinese Mainland nationals.

We recommend that you file your NIW petition as soon as possible if you are qualified for a NIW but not so good for an EB-1. In fact, we always encourage our clients to file a NIW petition if they are qualified. For the year of 2008, our firm received 402 NIW approvals. For the year of 2009, our firm received 430 NIW approvals. For the year of 2010, our firm received 223 NIW approvals. For the year of 2011, our firm received 286 NIW approvals. For the year of 2012, our firm received 351 NIW approvals and 245 EB-1 approvals. Forthe year of 2013, our firm received 357 NIW approvals and 216 EB-1 approvals. For the year of 2014, our firm received 203NIW approvals and 246 EB-1 approvals. Forthe year of 2015, our firm received 253NIW approvals and 187 EB-1 approvals. For the year of 2016, our firm received 285 NIW approvals and 220 EB-1 approvals. 

After NIW is approved, you may also apply for EB-1 if you get more and greater achievements. Before you start the application process, it is imperative that you consult with a highly trained legal professional. If you are interested in filing a NIW or EB-1 but not sure if you are qualified, please contact Attorney Jerry Zhang at jzhang@hooyou.com. He will provide you with a free evaluation.

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Founded in 1996, Zhang & Associates, P.C. offers legal services to clients nationwide in all aspects of U.S immigration law. We have successfully handled thousands of immigration cases.

At Zhang & Associates, P.C., our attorneys and supporting professionals are committed to providing high-quality immigration and non-immigration visa services. We specialize in NIW, EB-1, PERM, and I-485 cases. In the past twenty years, we have successfully helped thousands of clients get green cards. If you plan to apply for a green card, please send your CV to Attorney Jerry Zhang (info@hooyou.com) for a free evaluation.

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(01/10/2017)