1. Distinguishing US Visa Submission and Due Date

It is very important to distinguish between the US Visa Filing Date and the US Visa Due Date for those who are waiting for the US immigration application to be reviewed. The Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin is the most important information to check each month. Visa Calendar helps applicants know where their application is on the visa waiting list.

Most family or employment immigrant visas have an annual quota. When the number of immigrant applications in a certain category is higher than the number of quotas per year, these visas are called “oversubscribed” and are subject to chronological precedence pending approval. application period.

DOS will update the Priority Dates (the date on which the application is submitted to the Immigration Service) of the applications being reviewed on a monthly basis and published in the Visa Calendar. At the same time, USCIS also uses the Visa Calendar for eligible applicants to apply for permanent residency in the United States.

Please see Tables A and B below to understand and distinguish between the Submit Date and the Due Date.

2. Maturity Schedule (Table A)

Applicants whose Priority Date is earlier than the date listed in the “Duration Calendar” (Table A) for their visa type and country will understand that their application is now up to date for an interview. and visa processing.

3. Application Schedule (Table B)

Applicants whose Priority Date is earlier than the date listed in the “Application Schedule” (Table B) for their visa type and country will understand that it is time to start processing applications. They will be notified by the National Visa Center (NVC) that they are eligible and will be required to submit documents.

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