Bodhal Singh
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So, today no new FP notices for 2004 filers.
sree234 said:Need_green_card,
I applied for GC in jan,04.
Till today there is no updates on my 140 or 485.
sree234 said:Con_File_Feb
I filed in EB3. FP also not yet.
thanks
bright said:Are those of us that applied in EB2 category stuck forever. Are we destined to be in wait mode indefinitely.. Please advise.
bhandus2004,bhandus2004 said:My feeling is there would be no substantial movement in Eb2 till Jan 2005 because of a) up coming holiday season b) they would concentrate on Eb3 till it becomes non-current in Jan 2005 after which they would process EB2. I am also hoping that EB2 cases are kept pending since they would be adjudicated FOM way.
usagc2 said:bhandus2004,
Can you explain the understanding behind "b) they would concentrate on Eb3 till it becomes non-current in Jan 2005 after which they would process EB2."
What did you mean by "till it becomes non-concurrent in jan 2005".
Natuarally interested being a EB3.
Thanks
bhandus2004 said:usagc2,
BCIS publishes a visa bulletin periodically; the one that has been published lately has a mention that the EB3 category is likely to not remain current by Jan2005. What this means is that Eb3 category would have a cut-off date, if your priority date (priority date is the date labor is filed or 140 applied) is after the cut-off date and you are filing in EB3 you will not be able to file 485 .. if you have already filed it will not be eligible for approval till that cut-off date is reached. In the past when the cut-off date was there it was applicable to those born in certain countries like India, China etc only .. if the same thing is done now or they apply it to entire Eb3 has to be seen. Moreover what would be the cut-off date would be known only when it is published probably by mid Dec.
There are various threads on 485 forum on this issue which you can refer for further information ..
karurk said:My I-140 is received at May 12th. MY LUD changed to 10/08/2004. But the status messages just say received. I applied in EB3 category even though i have a Masters in USA because of company polices. What is your educational background. I am just trying to figure out a patten. Thanks.
I-140 ND 05/12/2004
I-485 ND 07/02/2004
need_green_card said:karurk,
I have a 3 year degree with 4 year diploma (higher diploma in software eng) and a total of 8 years of experience.
Is this a problem for EB3 category?
Thanks bhandus2004,bhandus2004 said:usagc2,
BCIS publishes a visa bulletin periodically; the one that has been published lately has a mention that the EB3 category is likely to not remain current by Jan2005. What this means is that Eb3 category would have a cut-off date, if your priority date (priority date is the date labor is filed or 140 applied) is after the cut-off date and you are filing in EB3 you will not be able to file 485 .. if you have already filed it will not be eligible for approval till that cut-off date is reached. In the past when the cut-off date was there it was applicable to those born in certain countries like India, China etc only .. if the same thing is done now or they apply it to entire Eb3 has to be seen. Moreover what would be the cut-off date would be known only when it is published probably by mid Dec.
There are various threads on 485 forum on this issue which you can refer for further information ..
As all the categories are current - service ceters are not processing by PD. Once there will be a U turn in time - you will see PDs being posted in PTRs.Bodhal Singh said:Guys, just trying to understand this.
What is the priority date now? What priority date is VSC processing now ??
What is the meaning of "Priority dates being current" ??
Help me understand this. Please..