April 2023 Visa Bulletin Changes Affecting Green Card Spouses and EB2 Applicants
In the video, the April 2023 Visa bulletin is discussed, which contains changes affecting spouses of green card holders and those applying for green cards under the EB2 category. The final action dates for all categories in the EB2 category, except China, have regressed due to an increase in demand. The F2A category, which includes spouses of green card holders and children under 21 of green card holders, is no longer current under the final action dates chart.
However, the dates for the filing chart are current, which means that spouses of green card holders and their children can still file their Green Card applications. Applicants who are currently inside the United States can use either the dates for filing chart or the final action dates chart to file their adjustment of status applications for the April 2023 Bulletin. The USCIS has announced that F2A applicants currently in the United States can file for adjustment of status. The family petition's final action dates have also been provided for F1, China Mainland, India, Mexico, and the Philippines. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to check out the U.S. Immigration Channel playlist, which has a lot of useful information about immigration law and breaking news.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:09 Changes in the April 2023 Visa Bulletin
00:31 Changes Impacting F2A Category
01:01 Data Filing Chart Still Current for F2A Category
01:40 Long Wait Times
01:55 Final Action Dates Chart
02:06 USCIS Announcement
02:29 Final Action Dates for Family Petitions
02:52 Changes to F2A Category
03:06 Outro
FAQs:
Question: What is the April 2023 Visa Bulletin?
Answer: The April 2023 Visa Bulletin is a monthly report released by the U.S. Department of State that provides information on the availability of immigrant visas.
Question: Who does the April 2023 Visa Bulletin impact?
The April 2023 Visa Bulletin specifically impacts spouses of green card holders and those applying for green cards under the EB2 category.
Question: What are the changes in the April 2023 Visa Bulletin?
Answer: The final action dates for all categories in the EB2 category, except China, have regressed due to an increase in demand. The F2A category, which includes spouses of green card holders and children under 21 of green card holders, is no longer current under the final action dates chart.
Question: Can spouses of green card holders still file their Green Card applications?
Answer: Yes, spouses of green card holders and their children can still file their Green Card applications using the dates for the filing chart. This is good news for those who are currently inside the United States because they will be eligible to file their adjustment of status applications while inside the country.
Question: Will F2A applicants currently in the United States be able to file for adjustment of status?
Answer: Yes, F2A applicants currently in the United States can file for adjustment of status using either the dates for filing chart or the final action dates chart.
Question: When will the F2A category become current again?
Answer: It is not currently known when the F2A category will become current again. However, at the moment, it may take over two years or more for priority dates to become current.
Question: Where can I find more information about the April 2023 Visa Bulletin?
Answer: You can find more information about the April 2023 Visa Bulletin on the U.S. Department of State website or by consulting with an immigration lawyer. Additionally, the U.S. Immigration Channel playlist contains a lot of useful information about immigration law and breaking news.