How to Determine Your Green Card Priority Date
Learn how to find your green card priority date and understand its importance in the visa application process.
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Priority date for a green card is the date when your immigrant petition (Form I-130 or I-140) is filed with USCIS. This date determines your place in line for a visa. To check your priority date, refer to the Notice of Action (Form I-797) sent after your petition was filed. Compare your priority date with the cut-off dates listed in the monthly Visa Bulletin issued by the Department of State to see if your date is current.
FAQs & Answers
- What is a priority date? A priority date is the date your immigration petition is filed with USCIS, which determines your eligibility for a green card.
- How do I check my priority date? You can check your priority date by referring to the Notice of Action (Form I-797) and comparing it to the monthly Visa Bulletin.
- What happens if my priority date is current? If your priority date is current, you can move forward with the next steps in your green card application process.
- Why is the Visa Bulletin important? The Visa Bulletin provides cutoff dates that determine when applicants can proceed with their green card applications based on their priority dates.