March 2019 Visa Bulletin

February 25, 2019

March 2019 Visa Bulletin

Subsequent to the issuance of the March 2019 Visa Bulletin, USCIS has informed prospective applicants of which priority-date chart should be referenced for applications filed in March:

Family-Sponsored Applicants: Dates for Filing chart

In March 2019, all family sponsored applicants should refer to the “Dates for Filing” chart in the Department of State Visa Bulletin (below). “The “C” listing indicates that the category is current, and that applications may be filed regardless of the applicant’s priority date. The listing of a date for any category indicates that only applicants with a priority date which is earlier than the listed date may file their application” (Department of State, “Visa Bulletin for March 2019”).

Furthermore, family sponsored applicants whose applications have already been submitted, and are pending and awaiting approval, should reference the Final Action Dates chart for family sponsored cases for information on when their priority date becomes current and a final determination on their case will be made.

Employment-Based Applicants: Final Action Dates chart

Please note that, in March 2019, employment-based applicants should reference the “Final Action Dates” chart (below). The listing of a date for any category indicates that the class is oversubscribed; “C” means current, or authorized for issuance to all qualified applicants; “U” means unauthorized for issuance. Please note that only applicants with a priority date which is earlier than the listed date may file their application (Department of State, “Visa Bulletin for March 2019”).

 

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