The U.S. State Department has released the visa bulletin for April 2017, and there is little movement in the dates.

According to final action dates for employment-based preference cases:

• The EB-1 category is current for all nationals.
• In the EB-2 category, the cut-off date for nationals born in mainland China has moved up from December 15, 2012, last month to January 15, 2013, while the cut-off date for Indian nationals has moved up from June 1, 2008, last month to June 22, 2008. EB-2 visa numbers are available to all other nationals.
• In the EB-3 category, the cut-off date for nationals born in mainland China has moved up from March 15, 2014, last month to August 15, 2014, while the cut-off date for Indian nationals has moved up from March 22, 2005, last month to March 24, 2005.
• In the EB-5 category, the cut-off date for nationals born in mainland China has moved up from May 1, 2014, last month to May 22, 2014. EB-5 visa numbers are available to all other nationals.

Regarding filing dates for employment-based visa applications:

• The EB-1 category is current for all nationals.
• In the EB-2 category, the cut-off dates for China-mainland and Indian nationals remain unchanged at March 1, 2013, and April 22, 2009, respectively.
• In the EB-3 category, the cut-off dates for China-mainland and Indian nationals remain unchanged at May 1, 2014, and July 1, 2005, respectively.
• In the EB-5 category, the cut-off date for nationals born in mainland China is unchanged since last month at June 15, 2014.

Our Advice

If you believe you qualify for an NIW but are not sure if you are as strong an applicant for an EB-1, we recommend starting your NIW application as soon as possible. In general, we encourage our clients (provided they meet the requisite criteria) to file NIW petitions, and our attorneys have a strong track record of winning approvals: since 2008, Zhang & Associates has helped nearly 3,000 clients obtain an NIW. After you successfully apply for an NIW, and continue to garner more professional achievements, you may want to consider applying for an EB-1. Our firm is here to help: since 2012, our seasoned attorneys have assisted more than 1,100 clients win approval of their EB-1 petitions.

Before you start the application process, it is important that you consult with an experienced legal team. If you’re interested in filing for an NIW or EB-1 but aren’t sure if you qualify, contact Attorney Jerry Zhang at jzhang@hooyou.com, and he will provide you with a free, expert consultation.

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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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(03/10/2017)