How do I find out if I am ‘current’ in the Visa Bulletin?

The Visa Bulletin is an important tool to track visa availability and understand how your case is progressing, particularly in the EB-3 category. Knowing whether you are ‘current’ means that your priority date is earlier than the date shown in the publication, which indicates that, theoretically, you can proceed with the adjustment of status or consular processing stage.

To check this information, follow these simple steps:

1. Access the official website of the U.S. Department of State, where the Visa Bulletin is updated monthly. It is essential to use official sources to ensure the accuracy of the data and avoid misleading information.

2. Locate the section concerning the EB-3 category, which is usually divided among skilled workers, professionals, and other workers. Confirm which subcategory your process fits into.

3. Compare your priority date, which is found in your immigration documents, with the date published in the Visa Bulletin for the EB-3 category. If the date shown for your country of birth (or, in some cases, the country of chargeability) is ‘current’ or, when a date is presented, your priority date is earlier than or equal to that date, then your case is ‘current’.

Remember that, although this procedure may seem simple, it is important to stay updated with the monthly changes and strictly comply with the U.S. immigration laws. It is also recommended to seek information and guidance from reliable and specialized sources, avoiding scams or marketing campaigns promising guaranteed results.

Maintaining a routine of monitoring and understanding the mechanics of the Visa Bulletin is an essential step for anyone on the immigration process path. Clarity at this stage can help define the next steps of your process, always with caution and responsibility to comply with the established regulations.

Victoria Harper

Editor-in-Chief

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Leading journalism and editorial content at Visto n’ Visa, Victoria helps make immigration topics clear, trustworthy, and easy to understand. Her focus is on delivering useful, human, and relevant content for people exploring new paths abroad.