On September 25, 2015, DoS published a revised October 2015 Visa Bulletin superseding the original published September 9, 2015. The government has adjusted Dates for Filing Applications for some Family-Sponsored and Employment-Based preference categories to better reflect a timeframe justifying immediate action.

Applicants should use the revised charts when filing an I-485. (See Employment-Based Priority Dates and Family-Based Priority Dates). DHS will rely on this revised Visa Bulletin when considering I-485 eligibility. more »

Beginning on November 12, 2014, the US and China will increase validity of short-term business and tourist visas (B-1 and B-2 visas). They will also increase validity terms for student and exchange visas (F, M, J visas).

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The new revised 2009 J-1 Skills List, effective June 28, 2009, removes several countries (see below) from the J-1 Skills List. This may significantly impact some who have held J-1 visas. more »

The US Department of State has revised the J-1 Skills List. The 2009 Revised J-1 Skills List will become effective June 28, 2009. (See also 1997 J-1 Skills List, as amended.) The J-1 Skills List is a list of specialized knowledge and skills deemed necessary for the development of a J-1 Visa holder’s home country. US Consular Officers use the J-1 Skills List to determine whether a particular J-1 visa applicant is subject to the two year J-1 Home Residence Requirement under INA § 212(e). more »