Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about visa bulletins and priority dates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a priority date?

What does it mean when my priority date is "current"?

What's the difference between "Final Action Dates" and "Dates for Filing"?

Why does my category show "U" (Unavailable)?

Why does my category show "C" (Current)?

What is retrogression?

How accurate are your predictions?

Why do China and India have different dates than other countries?

Can I upgrade from EB3 to EB2?

What happens at the end of the fiscal year?

Is this tool official?

How often is the visa bulletin updated?

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