Immigration Knowledge Hub
Expert guides to help you navigate the complex world of the US Visa Bulletin and Green Card process.
Beginner Guides
Essential reading to understand the Green Card terminology and process.
The Master Guide: How to Read the US Visa Bulletin Step-by-Step
The Visa Bulletin is the 'traffic light' for your Green Card. This 4-step guide demystifies the charts, dates, and symbols so you can track your status like a pro.
Final Action vs. Dates for Filing: Which Chart Do I Use?
The Visa Bulletin has two charts. This guide explains which one governs when you can file your Green Card application and when it gets approved.
What Is a 'Priority Date' and How Do I Find Mine?
Your priority date is your place in the immigration line. Learn where to find it on your I-797 forms.
The Green Card Journey: 3 Major Steps
From PERM to I-140 to I-485. A visual timeline of the Employment-Based Green Card process.
Chargeability: Why Your Birth Country Matters More Than Your Passport
Born in India but have a Canadian passport? US immigration only cares about where you were born. Learn the rules of 'Chargeability'.
Advanced Analysis
Deep dives into visa numbers, retrogression, and movement predictions.
Retrogression: Why Did My Current Date Move Backward?
The nightmare scenario: You were 'Current', but now the Visa Bulletin says you have to wait 5 more years. What happened?
EB-2 vs. EB-3: Understanding the Differences and Downgrades
Why do people 'downgrade' from a higher preference category? Analysis of the strategy and risks.
The Mechanics of Visa Spillover: Horizontal, Vertical, and the Waterfall
Unused visas don't just disappear—they recycle through a complex 'Waterfall'. Master the math of Horizontal (Family to Employment) and Vertical (EB-1 to EB-2) spillovers.
Current vs. Unavailable vs. Retrogressed: Decoding the Status Codes
What do the letters 'C' and 'U' actually mean in the Visa Bulletin? A decoder for the status codes.
Practical How-To
Actionable checklists and guides when your date becomes current.
Your Priority Date is Current: 5 Immediate Steps to Take
The moment you've waited for is here. Do not waste a single day. Follow this checklist to file immediately.
How to Calculate Your Child’s Age Under CSPA (Child Status Protection Act)
Worried about your child 'aging out' at 21? The CSPA formula might save them. Learn how to calculate their 'CSPA Age'.
The Document Checklist for I-485 Adjustment of Status
A comprehensive list of documents generally required for the final Green Card application.
Country Insights
Specific analysis for high-volume countries like India and China.
Why Is the EB-2 India Backlog So Long? The Math Behind the Wait
A deep dive into the 7% country cap, the demand-supply mismatch, and why the line moves so slowly for Indian nationals.
EB-1 for India and China: Is It Still a 'Fast Track'?
With EB-2 dates stuck in the past, many look to EB-1 as an escape hatch. Detailed analysis of EB-1A, EB-1B, and EB-1C options.