EB-3 China remains ahead of EB-2 China. Therefore, downgrading of the I-140 remains an option for Chinese-born applicants in order to expedite their green card application process.
EB-3 Philippines moves forward by 3 months.
Family First Preference advances 6 weeks to 2 months weeks for most countries, except Mexico, which only moves advances 2 weeks. Other family categories for all countries have small advancements, i.e., 3 weeks. Please see the charts below for details.
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China
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02/22/2010
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F2A
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04/15/2015
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04/15/2015
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F2B
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03/22/2005
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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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Other Workers
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07/15/2015
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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)