The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced significant retrogressions in the June Visa Bulletin for Indian employment-based categories. The EB-1 category for India has been moved back 3.5 months to December 15, 2022, while the EB-2 category has retrogressed by 10.5 months to September 1, 2013. Conversely, the EB-3 category for India has advanced by one month to December 15, 2013.
Key Details:
- EB-1 India retrogressed to December 15, 2022.
- EB-2 India retrogressed to September 1, 2013.
- EB-3 India advanced to December 15, 2013.
- DOS warns that further retrogressions or category unavailability may occur before September 30 if limits are reached.
These changes may impact many applicants, particularly those with pending I-485 applications. It is advised that individuals whose Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or Advance Parole (AP) renewals are due within six months should file their applications now to avoid complications. Additionally, the current EB-3 category is now ahead of EB-2, making it a viable option for those with priority dates between September 1, 2013, and December 15, 2013, to consider downgrading.
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