The U.S. Visa Bulletin for October 2024 indicates positive developments in most employment-based categories, particularly in the EB-3 Worldwide category, which has seen notable progress. The USCIS will allow applicants to submit adjustment of status applications according to the dates for filing chart. Additionally, this bulletin marks the end of the fiscal year 2024 visa limits, which will affect many individuals in their immigration journeys. For Green Card applications, the October 2024 Visa Bulletin reveals advancements in the dates for filing chart for most employment-based categories, while the final action dates chart shows limited movement. The most important change is the nearly two-year leap in the final action date for EB-3 Worldwide, which will enable a greater number of applicants in this category to proceed with their applications.
USCIS has announced that in October 2024, adjustment of status applications will be accepted based on the dates for filing chart. This is a crucial update for many applicants looking to progress with their cases. The bulletin also highlights the conclusion of the fiscal year 2024 visa limits, which capped employment-based preference immigrants at 160,791, a limit that was reached by the end of September 2024. Regarding the latest action dates, EB-1 Worldwide is still current, while India remains at February 1, 2022. In the EB-2 category, there is no change for either Worldwide or India, showing stability in these areas. For EB-3, the Worldwide category has a significant increase, moving ahead nearly two years to November 15, 2022, while EB-3 India moves up by eight days to November 1, 2012.
This part outlines the earliest date when applicants are allowed to submit their applications for adjustment of status or immigrant visas. It assists applicants in figuring out when they can start their filing process, depending on their visa type and country of origin.
