If I do not have a current priority date, can I submit the DS-260?

The EB-4 visa involves special immigrant categories, and its processing goes through several stages. One of these stages is submitting the DS-260 form, which is the immigrant application used during consular processing. It is important to know that, generally, the DS-260 should only be submitted when your case is active at the National Visa Center (NVC), that is, when your priority date is current.

This means that if your priority date is not yet updated according to the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin, you will normally not receive instructions to fill out the DS-260. Submitting the form before being instructed to do so may result in complications in the processing of your application.

I emphasize the importance of strictly following the stages and deadlines defined by the immigration service. Whenever you have doubts about whether it is the right time to submit the DS-260 or about any other phase of the process, it is recommended to seek updated information through official channels of the U.S. Department of State.

Furthermore, I advise seeking assistance from specialized professionals – always from reliable sources – to avoid falling victim to scams or marketing campaigns that promise results without a proper legal basis. Staying well informed and following official guidelines is essential to ensure that your process proceeds according to United States immigration laws.

In this way, you preserve your rights and increase the chances of the correct progress of your case.

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Victoria Harper

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