December 2011 Visa Bulletin Predictions
- EB3- China could advance to 08 September 2004
- EB3 – ROW, EB3-Philippines, and EB3-Mexico could advance to 15-Jan-2006.
- EB2 will be current for ROW, Mexico and Philippines.
- EB3-India could advance to 01 August 2002.
- EB2-India and EB2-China could see 3-6 months in coming bulletins. It is not possible to estimate movement for EB2-IC based on available demand and calculations. Movement is solely based on DOS/USCIS’ policy to intake new demand for FY 2012. At this time, total movement as huge as 3-6 months in one or two steps in coming month(s) cannot be discarded before we may see retrogression. In next few bulletins, dates can move anywhere from Jan 2008 – June 2008. Although DOS warned about stall, they may (should) not stall current movement as such movement may not consume visas until these applications will become documentarily qualified.
Note – Predictions
are based on educated guess and is not guaranteed. Please take it with a grain
of salt.
Im on EB2-I with PD 02/2007. When can i expect to file I-485? thanks
Balu
Thanks for the December VB predictions, I am crossing my fingers, hoping next VB my pd will be current, Feb. 8, 2006, what do think CM?
Thanks a ton!!
My Priority Data is 22-May-2008, EB2 India. What are the chances of becoming current.
Thanks a lot!!
Also wats your gut feeling for the next vb , know you already gave a range but wanted to pick your thoughts for the next vb .
Is CO doing quarterly spillover ?
Based on your prediction could you estimate when will EB2 with PD Feb 2008 become current?.
Thanks again.
Thanks for your valuable insight.
when do u think will December 2011 VB released? and any predictions for this coming bulletin whether we can see movement in EB2-I and if so can we expect huge movement?my PD is mid of December 2007 EB2-I. Thank you.
Any idea when my dates will become current ,
485 inventory realesed
http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Green%20Card/Green%20Card%20Through%20a%20Job/I-485%20Employment-Based%20Inventory%20Statistics/EB%20I-485%20Pending%20Inventory%20as%20of%20October%2001%202011.pdf
http://www.cilawgroup.com/news/2011/10/26/visa-bulletin-predictions-and-updates-from-charles-oppenheim-october-26-2011/
This confirms that 3-6 month movement for EB2-IC in coming bulletin(s) is plausible and guaranteed. EB3-ROW will only see 3-4 week movement for rest of the year.
Thanks for building this great Blog! I'm fan of your blog!
Just wondering, if bill H.R. 3012 becomes law then how much time does it takes to my GC? My PD is EB2- 2010.
Keep the good work going!
Raj
NewsFlash! EB2 Cutoff of March 1, 2008 Expected in December!
Posted 27.Oct.2011
The cutoff date for the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category for India and China is expected to advance to at least March 1, 2008 in the December 2011 Visa Bulletin. This prediction is reliable, as we received it directly from Mr. Charles Oppenheim, Chief, Immigrant Visa and Control Division, U.S. Department of State. The continued forward movement will allow for many additional individuals to pursue the final stage of their permanent residence (green card) cases in December 2011. More details and predictions for the future will be provided for MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin readers.
Thanks for your effort and time.Could you guess the chances of getting greencard next month as my case is in Texas Service center.PD:july 27th 2011 and it is current.Filed in july 2007.Your response is very much appreciated.
My PD is 22-May-2008, Can I expect to be current in next 2 months. Appreciate your response.
Thanks
Shashi
A review of the Service record indicates that you no longer reside in the same geographical location as the underlaying Form I-140 immigrant visa petitioner(XXX INC) and/or the job location specified by your intended permanent employer.
When my labor was filed the location was Irvine,CA but I never livied in Irvine, CA. I am living in Atlanta,GA. Could you please let me know if this RFE cause rejection of my GC. I can pack things and go to India.
a) When your labor was applied was your company in Irvine CA and you were working as consulatant for them in other locations?
b) Was this application filed in July 2007 and you are now 180 days over receipt of application? If yes, are you still working for same employer ?
If not working for same employer and your job duty is same at new employer file AC21 with new Employment Verification letter.
b) If working for same employer, ask your employer to give you letter saying that job is for future employment and on approval you will start working at Irvine CA location. If you are consultant ask him to define that in employment letter saying although you are based on Irvine CA, you need to work at client site in Atlanta GA time to time. Make sure he mentions that you are full time employee under him.
c) If you are working for different employer and job, and your LC filing company is still ready to take you abck and give you employment verification letter stating that they will hire you to work from Irvine CA on GC approval, that will also work.
d) Lastly and more importantly talk to your attorney and if you do not have one, hire one. He will be able to handle it for you. These are common RFEs.
Good Luck.
Thanks, GI
I am tensed... Please find my inputs below
a) Yes. I working as a consultant for them in other locations. Mainly in Atlanta, GA, Augusta, GA and Memphis TN.
b) I filed this application in July 2007 and still working for the same employer.
b) I am consultant.
C) Not applicable.
d) I have attorney. He is asking the question below to my company.
he is to be employed in the current position and at the location(Irvine,CA) he was given permission to be so employed in this location and Why is he not now so engaged in this location.
How difficult to get approval this RFE.
The company was generating paystubbs from IRVINE CA 92612 till 2009. The company payroll operations were moved to SAN JOSE CA 95110. They are still having operations from Irvine CA office.
Based on your prediction could you estimate when will EB2 with PD Feb 2008 become current?.
Thanks again.
You may be current in 2 months but if bill passes by then, there may be one or two month retrogression for this year. Hopefully you will GC before anything like this happen.
When do you think will the December Bulletin be released? can we expect it sometime this week?
Please tell us when will May,2009 Eb2 I will become current.
Thank u so much.
My PD is Sep 1st 2008 EB2 India. whan can i expect my PD to be current.
I really appreciate the time and effort you spent to keep this website relevant and reliable. I hope USCIS will hire you as their staff. This is a much needed help they are not providing even though they charge a lot for all the applications.
My priority date is Nov 25, 2008. Can you give me an optimistic prediction on when it will be current?
Thanks
Thomas
Need your guidance and expert advice on this. I am EB3 and been scheduled for consular interview (along with my husband and children) end of next month. My problem is, my daughter, 20 y/o, (unmarried) will give birth most probably by first week next month. Can we bring her newborn child to US to migrate? I understand that it is possible to bring a child if he/she was born after a consular interview but our case is different in which the child was born before our consular interview. Please enlighten us.
many thanks always,
iaben
My PD is 27th July 2007 india NSC. When can i expect GC?
I would appreciate ur reply.
Thanks,
Rahul
I am from the Phil PD is Dec 2008, can you give an estimate as to when our PD will be current. EB3, THANKS
MY PD DEC 2008 EB2 India,When can i expect EAD,GC???
Please clarify,CM . Thank u for all your support.
Though the dates might move to mid of 2008, as indicated by Mr.O, they will be retrogressed based on demand. So the chances of 2009 becoming current are in FY13.
GC- late FY 2013 or later.
So, probably by this december 2011--I will have a Blessful Christmas!pd eB3 Feb. 8, 2006.
Hoping and praying.
My priority date in June 2008 (EB2I). Do you think I will have EAD by summer of 2012?
Thanks!!
my pd is may 2007 eb3 when will i expect the dates to be current
regards.
Personally I do not know how they going to figure this out. May be from number of incoming applications and all but to segregate to specifics to EB2-IC level, it needs some intensive labor.
My PD is Mar 2007 & applied for I485, AP & EAD on Sep 15th 2011 in Texas Service Center. When do you think I will get my GC.
My PD is current with EB2 ROW. I applied my GC on Aug 20th 2011 in Texas Service Center. When can I expect my GC?
http://www.travel.state.gov/pdf/EmploymentDemandUsedForCutOffDates.pdf
EB2
Demand Prior To China India ROW Grand Total
January 1, 2007 0 0 0 0
January 1, 2008 25 50 0 75
January 1, 2011 75 150 75 300
EB3
Countries China India Mexico PhilippinesTotal
January 1, 2003 25 0 4,575 0 0 4,600
January 1, 2004 50 25 16,225 0 0 16,300
January 1, 2005 75 1,175 29,600 0 0 30,850
January 1, 2006 950 2,900 38,300 100 350 42,600
January 1, 2007 22,225 4,000 48,975 1,925 12,950 90,075
January 1, 2011 30,200 4,550 53,100 2,750 15,400 106,000
Based on released demand data -
EB3-ROW-M-P will still mvoe anywhere from 8 Jan 2006-15Jan 2006
EB3-I and EB3-C as predicted above.
EB2-IC will move to 1 Mar 2008 or more.
All other categories current.
EB3 -ROW-M-P will move to 8 Jan -
Demand data for nov bulletine was 8350 cases. Now its reduced to 300 cases. Does that mean backlog is getting cleared for before nov 2007? you had mentioned regtrogression can happen till june 07 in worst case. Does this demand data reduce extent of retrogression may be only till nov 07?
Thanks.
I hope they dont retrogress! no movement for some time is okay!!
I am addicted to your blog now and I am not even close to the current PDs!!! Keep up the good work..
Hope That bill everyone is talking about passes soon :)
Any idea on when we can expect Dec 2011 visa bulletin? My PD is March 14, 2008 EB2. I hope it goes beyond march 1, 2008
thanks for the details... Eb2 I we see only 150.. then May 2009 PD when we will get a chance,is it still 2013,with this current data ?
Thank u for all the support.
Thank you for your blog. My PD is February 5, 2006. Whats your estimate? Thank you.
http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/cut_off_dates.html
Ad that dates moved as expected. Congratulation to all who became current. Cheers!!!
http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5603.html
Will this movement change the target date (Jun-08) of applicants who could file for EAD.
A technical question after filing 485, when will applications become documentarily qualified?
How can I know when and whether I have become documentarily qualified?
Thank you.
EB2C
Once the date becomes current, when should the I-485 application reach USCIS? I heard that it should reach only between Dec 1, 2011 till Dec 31, 2011.
Even if it one day early then it will be declined. Is this really true???
I don't understand IVAMS.
Do you mean GC will be issued right away if no retrogression?
I filed with TSC. Is there processing time difference between difference service center?
Thank you.
EB2C
(A) Ordering by Fax .
Offices can order a visa number by sending a fax listing the applicant's country of chargeability, preference classification symbol, priority date, and A-number to the Visa Control Office. While visa numbers can be requested at any time, the Visa Control Office can only respond during normal business hours. A sample fax format is contained in Appendix 23-7.
(B) Ordering Through IVAMS (formerly known as INSAMS) .
The Immigrant Visa Allocation Management System (IVAMS) was deployed to all USCIS Field Offices in 2002. Offices using IVAMS are given a special card which (when passed through a reader) allows them direct Internet access into the Visa Control Office's computer system. The visa number is requested on-line and issued instantaneously. Unlike the fax system, IVAMS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. IVAMS is now the primary means to order visa numbers. The fax option is used as a backup.
My PD is March 2007 -EB3Row Other Workers - what do you think about it?
Please!
My priority date is May 17.2007 - EB-3 , ROW ( Czech Republic).
Can you please give me an optimistic estimate on when it will be current.
Thank you for your time!
It is sad. I thought that is no more than 1 year.
5000 visas not 10000 ?
http://www.travel.state.gov/pdf/EmploymentDemandUsedForCutOffDates.pdf
See this excerpt from demand data - "**The EW category is currently entitled to no more than 5,000 of this total."