The U.S. Department of State’s Visa Bulletin reveals a stark contrast in employment-based immigration statuses between October 2021 and October 2024. While the October 2021 bulletin showed a ‘CURRENT’ status for visa availability, the October 2024 bulletin indicates a cutoff date of December 1, 2020, marking a significant decline in predictability for legal workers and U.S. employers.
Key Details:
- October 2021 Visa Bulletin: Employment-based visas marked as ‘CURRENT’
- October 2024 Visa Bulletin: Cutoff date set to December 1, 2020
- This shift reflects a rapid decline in visa availability for employment-based categories
- Legal workers and employers are calling for more predictability in visa processing
The sudden change in visa availability could have serious implications for affected immigrants seeking employment in the U.S. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: nunesjuao