Priority Dates are cut-off numbers that determine Immigrant Visa (permanent visa, or green card) availability in the numerically limited United States Immigrant Visa (IV) categories. more »

The NOVEMBER 2023 Visa Bulletin summarizes “Application Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications.” These indicate when to notify immigrant visa applicants to submit required documentation to the National Visa Center (NVC) regarding Family-Based Priority Dates (FB). more »

Obtaining a marriage-based green card is one of the fastest ways to obtain Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status in the United States. Same-sex spouses are now eligible for this process on the same basis as opposite sex spouses. more »