On January 11, 2010, the Department of State (DOS) released the February 2010 Visa Bulletin. In February, there will be a three week movement forward in the employment based second category for Chinese nationals to May 22, 2005. Indian nationals will continue to have cut-off dates of January 22, 2005.
In the employment based third preference category for professionals and skilled workers, cut-off dates moved forward to September 22, 2002 for China and worldwide. India’s cut-off date will remain June 22, 2001. Mexico will also continue to have a cut-off date of July 1, 2002.
The EB-1 category for multinational managers and executives, individuals of extraordinary ability and outstanding professors will remain current. The EB-4 religious worker and EB-5 immigrant investor categories will also remain current.
Tags: Agency Updates, EB-2, EB-3, priority dates
I am so saddened to see the EB5 move forward with no changes. There was all sorts of talk by the Presidential candidates on their campaign trails when speaking to immigrant groups about reforming this visa and making it more accessible. Sadly, it has moved forward with no change. Even more sadly, there is absolutely no accountability or recourse that can be taken in response to these broken promises.