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What do the family-based preference categories mean?

April 26, 2017Categories mean

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What do the family-based preference categories mean?

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If you are classified as an immediate relative, then a visa number is immediately available to you. If you are in one of the family-sponsored preference categories then you must check the Visa Bulletin to see if your priority date is current because there is a limited number of immigration visas issued in these categories each year. If it is, then a visa number should be available to you.