Summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers and indicates when aliens applying for an immigrant visa should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center. Published monthly by the U.S. Department of State, it serves as a waiting list for foreign nationals whose immigrant visas are subject to a yearly quota. Foreign nationals are given “priority dates” when an initial petition or labor certification is filed, indicating where they are in line. Once that date has become “current,” they may apply for their physical Green Card.
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by [email protected] | Sep 29, 2025
