What is the Visa Bulletin?
Visa Bulletin is a monthly information sheet issued by United States Department of State, through its Bureau of Consular Affairs. The Visa Bulletin lists the availability of “immigrant numbers” during the month of publication, and is intended as a guide for consular officials, attorneys and others who would like to know if visas are immediately available for individuals in particular categories. The Visa Bulletin is generally issued in the second or three week of each month for the visa number availability in next month. Family based immigrant visas, employment based immigrant visas and Diversity based immigrant visas are the three major categories listed in the Visa Bulletin. The monthly Visa Bulletin is accessible through our website www.xielaw.com: point your mouse cursor to FREE INFO on right hand top menu and click on Visa Bulletin, then read the “Current Bulletin.” What is a Priority Date? A priority date is assigned when an alien files an immigrant application or for whose an im
