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Example of How to Use the Visa Bulletin for a Family-Based Green Card

In my previous blog articles, I explained the purpose of the Visa Bulletin, “Priority Dates” and “Foreign Chargeability” as they applied to family-based and employment-based immigrant visas. The time a foreign national has to wait for an immigrant visa to become available depends on annual limits in the visa categories, the priority date, and the

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Understanding the Visa Bulletin and Consular Processing Employment Immigrant Visas

The Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA) provides for an annual worldwide limit of 675,000 permanent immigrants, with certain exceptions for close family members. Congress and the President determine a separate number for refugee admissions based on the following principles: the reunification of families, admitting immigrants with skills that are valuable to the U.S. economy, protecting

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