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Implementation of Dual-Chart Immigrant Visa Filing System ('Dates for Filing' vs. 'Final Action Dates')

Validated finding · five-country-2010-20260922-v118-evidence-presentation-fix

CountryUnited States
Operative dateOctober 1, 2015
CategoryLegal immigration / permanent residence / status adjustment
Policy toolFiling channel / application intake window expansion
Affected groupEmployment-based and family-sponsored immigrant visa applicants

Policy effect

In coordination with the Department of State (DOS), USCIS overhauled the monthly Visa Bulletin and adjustment of status filing procedures by establishing a two-chart system: 'Application Final Action Dates' and 'Dates for Filing Applications'. This allows eligible family-sponsored and employment-based preference applicants to file Form I-485 for adjustment of status, along with associated employment authorization and advance parole applications, earlier than the date their immigrant visa becomes available for final issuance. Phase scope: Nationwide implementation across all DOS consular posts and USCIS adjustment of status adjudications.

Conditions and exceptions

Validated condition or limit: This allows eligible family-sponsored and employment-based preference applicants to file Form I-485 for adjustment of status, along with associated employment authorization and advance parole applications, earlier than the date their immigrant visa becomes available for final issuance.

Official source excerpt

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System for the 21st century (PDF), issued in July 2015. What is Changing Two charts per visa preference category will be posted in the DOS Visa Bulletin: Application Final Action Dates (dates when visas may finally be issued); and Dates for Filing Applications (earliest dates when applicants may be able to apply). Each month, in coordination with DOS, USCIS will monitor visa numbers and post the relevant DOS Visa Bulletin chart. Applicants can use the charts to determine when to file their Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. To determine whether additional visas …
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesUSCIS, DOS Publishes Updated Visa Bulletin for October 2015 (Sept. 25, 2015)Open official source
Retrieved from https://uscis.gov/archive/dos-publishes-updated-visa-bulletin-for-october-2015

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