EXPLANATION OF MARCH 2018 DOS VISA BULLETIN

The US Department of State has issued the March 2018 Visa Bulletin. The DOS Visa Bulletin lists visa availability to let foreign nationals know when they can file an Immigrant Visa Application (DS-260) or Application for Adjustment of Status (I-485) to become a US Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) (commonly known as a green card holder) based upon the immigrant petition filed by their relative, employer, self-petition, or under the Diversity (DV) Lottery. The dates listed are the Priority Dates for immigrant petitions (i.e., I-130, I-140, I-360, I-526, etc.) or the DV Lottery selectees’ case numbers. A visa is available if your priority date is earlier than the date listed for your category and country of chargeability, or if your DV Lottery case number is less than the number listed. Please note that I-130 petitions for Immediate Relatives (spouse, parent, or unmarried child under 21 of a US citizen) and I-360 petitions for abused children or spouses of US citizens are not…

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