Here is the update on Possible EB-2 Priority Date Movement in the May Visa Bulletin. AILA has updated this after following-up on earlier observation of at least 12,000 unused visa numbers from EB1 to EB2. Mr. Oppenheim suggested that these unused visa numbers will be used entirely for May 2011 Visa Bulletin.Cite as "AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 11040563 (posted Apr. 5, 2011)"
It is interesting to see that DOL would progress dates as much as possible and then will move them back if they will see high surge in demand. Dates are predicted to move in light of 12,000 unused visa numbers, current EB2-ROW demand and some unused numbers from EB4 and EB5. Lets hope for maximum movement for EB2-IC in coming months. We will revise our May 2011 visa bulletin prediction for EB2-IC based on above statement."Following-up on his earlier observations on EB-1 demand and "spill-down" to EB-2 reported on InfoNet on March 29, 2011 (InfoNet Doc. No. 11032960), Charlie Oppenheim discussed scenarios for EB-2 movement in the coming months. In preparation of the May 2011 Visa Bulletin, DOS will consider the approximately 12,000 unused EB-1 numbers that will "spill-down" to EB-2, EB-2 demand and possible unused numbers, and will consult with USCIS on its processing potential. A quick look by DOS at this point indicates that there is the possibility for greater advancement of the India EB-2 category than had earlier been thought. Doing so will give DOS better visibility into EB-3 upgrade demand in the pipeline, and will better ensure that all visas allowed annually are used. However, a rapid advance could spur a surge in demand that could impact the cut-off dates later in the year. The May Visa Bulletin, generally issued mid-April, will contain a discussion of visa availability projections for the remainder of the year."
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