As predicted previously, a cutoff date of June 1, 2012, has been imposed on EB-1 India and EB-1 China in June's Visa Bulletin, representing retrogression of about five years. This cutoff date is not likely to be permanent but may stay for the near future. Applicants in these two categories can still file their immigrant visa or adjustment applications in May. EB-3 Philippines advances four months to May 1, 2013.
Family immigration categories generally have decent forward movements in June. For examples,
F-1 Philippines and Mexico both advance 2.5 months. F-2A China, India, Philippines and Other Countries all move forward by one month.
AD: Dates for Final Action (Approval)
FD : Dates for Filing Applications
1st: Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Citizens (about 23,000 per year).
2A: The 2 "A" preference is for Spouses and Children (under 21 & unmarried) of LPR's.
2B: The 2 "B" Preference is for Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 or older) of LPR's.
3rd: Married Sons and Daughters of Citizens.(about 23,000 per year)
4th: Brothers and Sisters of Adult Citizens.(about 65,000 per year)
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1st: Priority Workers (Extraordinary ability aliens, multinational companies executives/managers,outstanding prof./researchers)
2nd: Members of the Professions Holding Advanced Degrees or Persons of Exceptional Ability.
3rd: Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers (Unskilled.)
4th: "Special Immigrants" (Religious & others)
5th: Employment Creation (Investors)