May 2014 Visa Bulletin

May 2014 Visa Bulletin

The priority date for the First Preference of Family-Based Petitions (unmarried sons and daughters of US Citizens) moved forward by three months while those of the Third Preference (skilled workers and professionals) and Unskilled Workers of Employment-Based Petitions advanced by four-and-a-half months in the May 2014 Visa Bulletin.

The Second (F-2B), Third and Fourth Preferences of Family-Based Petitions moved forward by at least one week while all other preferences under Employment-Based Petitions remained current. The priority date for F-2A preference (spouse and minor children of Permanent Residents) remained the same. The May 2014 Visa Bulletin follows.

May 2014 State Department Visa Bulletin.

The Department of State will be processing the following petitions with priority dates earlier than indicated below.

Family Based Preferences:

1. First Preference — Unmarried Sons and Daughter of Citizens Feb. 1, 2002
(This preference advanced by three months since April)
2. Second Preference:
a. Spouses and Minor Children of Permanent Residents Sept. 08, 2013
(This category remained the same since last April)
b. Unmarried Sons and Daughters 21 years and over of
Lawful Permanent Residents June 22, 2003
(This Preference advanced by two weeks since last month)
3. Third Preference – Married Sons and Daughters of Citizens March 1, 1993
(This Preference advanced by 10 days since last month)
4. Fourth Preference – Brothers and Sisters of Adult Citizens Nov. 1, 1990
(This Preference advanced by one month since last month)

B. Employment Based Preferences:

1. First Preference – Priority Workers Current
2. Second Preference – Advanced Degree Professionals Current
3. Third Preference – Skilled Workers & Professionals Nov. 1. 2007
(This preference advanced by 4-1/2 months since last month)
Unskilled – Other Workers Nov. 1, 2007
(This preference advanced by 4-1/2 months since last month)
Schedule A Workers Nov. 1, 2007
(This preference advanced by 4-1/2 months since last month)

Please note that for the month of May 2014, Employment Based Third Preference visa (professionals and skilled workers) is available for the Philippine nationals with approved labor certifications or I-140 petitions with priority dates earlier than November 1, 2007. For Schedule A nurses and physical therapist, immigrant visa is also available for May 2014, if they have an approved I-140 petition with priority dates earlier than November 1, 2007.

Third Preference visas for Unskilled Workers such as caregivers, nursing assistants and nannies are available for those Philippine Nationals with approved labor certifications or I-140 petitions dated earlier than November 1, 2007 for the month of May 2014.

Note: This is not a legal advice.



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