DOS August 2015 Visa Bulletin – Some Progression
Friday, July 10, 2015

The Department of State’s (DOS) August Visa Bulletin shows forward movement in most employment-based visa categories.  EB-3 and the “Other Workers” categories for the Philippines are no longer unavailable; and, EB-3 and “Other Workers” categories for China retrogressed due to large demand.

Chinese nationals seeking EB-2 preference classification will see modest change from the month of July. Although Indian nationals under EB-2 remained the same, those under EB-3 and “Other Workers” have advanced four months to June 1, 2004. Mexican nationals under EB-3 and “Other Workers” also advanced slightly from April 1, 2015 to July 15, 2015.

Other nationals seeking EB-3 and “Other Worker” share the same three month advance as Mexican nationals.

Individuals who are affected by visa retrogression are encouraged to check the Department of State Visa Bulletin each month to see if visa processing dates have moved under their approval category.

Employment-Based All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed China-Mainland Born India Mexico Philippines
1st Current Current Current Current Current
2nd Current 12/15/2013 10/1/2008 Current Current
3rd 7/15/2015 6/1/2004 6/1/2004 7/15/2015 6/1/2004
Other Workers 7/15/2015 1/1/2004 6/1/2004 7/15/2015 6/1/2004
4th Current Current Current Current Current
Certain Religious Workers Current Current Current Current Current
5th Targeted Employment Areas/Regional Centers and Pilot Programs Current 9/1/2013 Current Current Current

*Special thanks to Corey D. Lyles for his valuable contribution to this blog post.

 

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