Visa Bulletin - Novembro

Summary

In this video, the host reviews the Visa Bulletin for November 2024, highlighting minimal changes in priority dates for family and employment-based immigration categories. Key updates include the F2A category's priority date moving to January 2022 and consistent dates for filing in employment-based categories. The host discusses expectations for the December bulletin and suggests that significant changes may occur in January, as immigration patterns have shown variability every three months. Viewers are encouraged to stay connected for updates and notifications regarding immigration news.

Takeaways

• 📅 The November 2024 Visa bulletin marks the second month of the fiscal year 2025 with minimal changes.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The F2A category (spouses and children under 21 of permanent residents) is seeing significant movement, with a priority date shift from November 22, 2021, to January 2022.
• ⏳ Other family categories (F1, F2B, F3, F4) continue to experience long wait times with no substantial movement.
• 📈 For employment-based categories, the final action date for EB2 is March 15, 2023, while EB3 skilled/professional is at November 15, 2022.
• 🛠️ The final action date for other workers remains at December 2020.
• 📊 Dates for filing remain unchanged; EB2 starts on August 1, 2023, consistent with the previous month.
• 🔄 Immigration offices are now utilizing dates for filing for both family and employment categories, differing from prior months' final action dates.
• 🌍 The Diversity Immigrant Visa lottery has not included Brazil for an extended period.
• 🔮 Future updates may occur in January 2025, based on historical patterns of quarterly adjustments.
• 📢 Viewers are encouraged to subscribe for timely updates on immigration news and related topics.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the Visa Bulletin for November 2024?

The main focus of the November 2024 Visa Bulletin is reviewing the changes in family-based and employment-based visa categories, with particular emphasis on the F2A category for family reunification and employment-based categories like EB2 and EB3.

What significant change is observed in the F2A family category in November 2024?

In November 2024, the final action date for the F2A category (spouses and children under 21 of permanent residents) moved forward by about one month, from November 2021 to January 2022.

Has the 'Dates for Filing' changed for the F2A category in November 2024?

No, the 'Dates for Filing' for the F2A category remained the same as in the previous month, with the date set at July 15, 2024.

What changes were observed in the employment-based visa categories for November 2024?

In November 2024, the final action dates for employment-based visa categories such as EB2 and EB3 did not change. The EB2 final action date remained at March 15, 2023, and EB3 for skilled professionals stayed at November 15, 2022, while the 'other workers' category remained at December 1, 2020.

How does the 'Dates for Filing' compare for the EB2 category in November 2024?

For the EB2 category, the 'Dates for Filing' remained the same as the previous month, at August 1, 2023.

What category did immigration use for both family and employment-based visa applications in November 2024?

Immigration used the 'Dates for Filing' for both family and employment-based visa categories in November 2024, a shift from using the final action dates in the previous months of the fiscal year.

What is the significance of the Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery in the Visa Bulletin?

The Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery is mentioned in the Visa Bulletin, but it does not directly affect the main visa processes. Brazil, for example, is excluded from the lottery for several years.

What was mentioned regarding religious worker visas in the November 2024 Visa Bulletin?

The November 2024 Visa Bulletin mentions the HR 9747 law, which extends the processing of religious worker visas until December 2024.

What is the forecast for the Visa Bulletin in December 2024?

The December 2024 Visa Bulletin is expected to show minimal changes, with potential updates likely in January 2025, as immigration may adjust based on quarterly patterns observed in the past.

What is the general outlook for future changes in the Visa Bulletin?

The outlook suggests that significant changes are unlikely in December, but a larger update could occur in January 2025, as immigration processes may return to a more predictable quarterly structure.