US Immigration: December Visa Bulletin Shows Progress for Indian Applicants, Key Deadlines Revealed

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The US Department of State has released the December visa bulletin, outlining deadlines for immigrant visa applicants to submit required documents to the National Visa Center. The bulletin is crucial for those seeking to modify their status with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or apply for an immigrant visa. In a significant development, the December visa bulletin shows progress for Indian applicants in the EB-1 and EB-2 categories. The Final Action Dates for these categories have moved forward, offering relief to Indian applicants. For EB-1 applicants from India, the Final Action Date has advanced to March 15, 2022, a one-month improvement. In the EB-2 category, the Final Action Date has moved to May 15, 2013, a one-month and 14-day progress. Meanwhile, the EB-3 category has seen a one-month advancement to September 22, 2013. The Dates for Filing Applications remain unchanged for the EB-1 and EB-3 categories, but the Filing Dates for the EB-2 category are also unchanged. The Filing Date for the 5th Unreserved category remains April 1, 2022. Current immigrants are advised to prepare their Adjustment of Status cases, as their applications will not be processed until the Final Action date is current. Individuals with a priority date that predates the listed application date can gather and submit necessary documents to the National Visa Center after receiving a notification with comprehensive instructions. The visa bulletin is essential for immigrant visa applicants, and the deadlines outlined in the bulletin must be carefully considered to avoid delays in the application process.