July 2010 Visa Bulletin – EB-2 India Jumps Ahead by Ten Months; Gradual Movement in EB-3

The July 2010 Visa Bulletin was released earlier this afternoon by the State Department.  The tenth visa bulletin for the fiscal year 2010 brings some substantial forward movement in the EB-2 India category which had not moved for the past few months.  Also, there is some gradual forward across all EB-3 employment-based categories.

Summary of the July 2010 Visa Bulletin

Below is a summary of the July 2010 Visa Bulletin with respect to employment-based petitions:

• EB-1 remains current across the board.
• EB-2 ROW remains current, EB-2 China remains unchanged at November 22, 2005, and, most notably, EB-2 India moves forward by ten (10) months from February 1, 2005 to October 1, 2005.
• EB-3 ROW moves forward by almost two (2) months to August 15, 2003, EB-3 China also moves forward by almost two (2) months to August 15, 2003, while EB-3 India moves forward by one (1) month to November 22, 2001.  EB-3 Mexico remains unavailable.
• Other worker visa numbers remains unchanged at June 1, 2001 with the exception of Mexico which is  unavailable.

Finally Movement in EB-2 India

Previously we wrote about the lack of movement in the EB-2 India category for the past four months.  Finally, there is a substantial forward movement in EB-2 India which should benefit at least some of our clients and readers.  Please do not hesitate us if you have any questions or if we can help you prepare and file your I-485 adjustment application.