Understanding Green Card Priority Dates: What You Need to Know

Learn about green card priority dates and how they impact your immigration process.

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The priority date for a green card is the date when your family-based or employment-based immigrant petition was filed with USCIS or the Department of Labor. This date determines your place in line for visa allocation. You can check the Visa Bulletin on the U.S. Department of State’s website to see whether your priority date is current, enabling you to proceed with the green card process.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I find my green card priority date? Your priority date is the date your immigration petition was filed with USCIS or the Department of Labor.
  2. What does it mean if my green card priority date is current? If your priority date is current, it means you are eligible to apply for your green card.
  3. Where can I check the Visa Bulletin? You can check the Visa Bulletin on the U.S. Department of State’s official website.
  4. How long does it take for a green card application to be processed? The processing time for green card applications can vary based on your category and country of origin.