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am spouse of Green card holder, That mean My status lies under second preference (2A), Now i am listing below trend of VISA bulletin where number were available for 2A category in last year (last 12 months)

Visa Bulletin for September 2009
For ---> 2A | 15 April 2005

Visa Bulletin for October 2009
For ---> 2A | 15 June 2005

Visa Bulletin for November 2009
For ---> 2A | 01 August 2005

Visa Bulletin for December 2009
For ---> 2A | 01 November 2005

Visa Bulletin for January 2010
For ---> 2A | 01 JAN 2006

Visa Bulletin for February 2010
For ---> 2A | 01 March 2006

Visa Bulletin for March 2010
For ---> 2A | 01 April 2006

Visa Bulletin for April 2010
For ---> 2A | 01 June 2006

Visa Bulletin for May 2010
For ---> 2A | 01 December 2006

Visa Bulletin for June 2010
For ---> 2A | 01 JAN 2008

Visa Bulletin for July 2010
For ---> 2A | 01 July 2008

Visa Bulletin for August 2010
For ---> 2A | 01 March 2009

Visa Bulletin for September 2010
For ---> 2A | 01 JAN 2010

From above data, I found that people who file for green card, date before 15 April 2005, their visa number was available in September 2009. And in last data line, in coming September visa number will be available for those whose spouse's submit i-130 before 2010 Jan. Is that true what i have analyze? Now (2010 August) If my wife submit i-130 then, when will be visa number available for me by looking above trend? will it take more than a year? I think it shouldn't take more than 6 month. What do you say? and anyone can explain why processing time decrease? People who submit in 2005 gets visa after 5 years and now who submit in 2009 December are getting only after 10 months, why so?

Suppose, if in December 2010 visa bulletin, if said, numbers are available for those who submit before September 2010. Then will i get green Card? I mean, am i eligible for green card?

Thankx in Advance,
 
Sorry to say that, you won't see dates move as fast starting October visa bulletin. September is the last month of the fiscal year for USCIS. October starts a brand new year and that's when you see dates freeze, retrogress or crawl.

All the Best!
 
I found this paragraph in the July bulletin: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5019.html

"D. VISA AVAILABILITY IN THE FAMILY-SPONSORED CATEGORIES

There continues to be extremely rapid forward movement of most Family preference cut-off dates. This is a direct result of the lack of demand by potential applicants who have chosen not to pursue final action on their cases, or who may no longer be eligible for status. The rapid movement provides the best opportunity to maximize number use under the FY-2010 annual numerical limitations. Should applicants eventually decide to pursue action on their cases it will have a significant impact on the cut-off dates."

Maybe there are many people out there with I-130's who are unaware of the rapid forward movement of the dates, so they haven't taken the next steps to pursue their cases (yet). Given the 4-5 year backlog that used to be there, many of them were anticipating something like 2013 or 2014 for the PD to become current, so they weren't watching the bulletin closely. Once they realize what happens, they could start applying en masse and the dates would retrogress.

But if they've truly abandoned their cases, due to improved prospects in their home country, migrating to another country, losing their desire to immigrate due to the bad US economy, or whatever reason, that would provide a more sustained period without retrogression.
 
Family-Based Cases: F2A Visa Numbers

Readers with family-based immigration cases may have noticed significant advancement in the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin cutoff dates in the Family 2A category for spouses and minor children of U.S. permanent residents. The dates have moved forward by several years for all countries of chargeability during fiscal year 2010. There is a possibility that some of the numbers will go unused at the end of the fiscal year, as the number beneficiaries finalizing their green card cases in this category is lower than anticipated from the number of I-130 applications.

The reason for this problem with the variation between anticipated visa number usage and actual usage is not clear. The Ombudsman's office is working with the DOS and USCIS to identify the reasons for the discrepancy between the numbers of I-130s filed in this category and the visa number usage. The age of the cases may be a contributing factor, and the fact that this often makes it difficult to communicate with petitioning relatives who have since relocated. The USCIS may issue RFEs for cases that have not been approved. When so much time has elapsed since the petition was filed, these may go to addresses that are long-since out of date. Petitioners frequently are unaware of the need to update USCIS records when they change addresses. This is particularly so for U.S. citizens who are no longer subject to AR-11 change-of-address requirements. (Many I-130 petitioners filed as permanent residents, but naturalized to U.S. citizenship after filing.) The Ombudsman's office wishes to remind petitioners of the need to update the USCIS records regarding address changes.

Other possible reasons for the lack of case approvals through to permanent residence in this category were suggested. These include children no longer qualifying due to "aging out" of eligibility and/or getting married during the previously greatly extended waiting times for visa number availability in the F2A category. There also were a great many permanent residents who naturalized to U.S. citizenship in the past few years, with a surge of filings in mid-2007. There could also be complications with the ability of petitioner to meet affidavit-of-support requirements, in light of the downturn in the economy. Some beneficiaries may not be eligible to obtain permanent residence, due to status or entry violations. These individuals may benefit by reviewing our article, USCIS Clarifies 245(i) "Grandfathering" (15.Apr.2005).

There could be many other reasons for the reduced number of case approvals. Those with F2A cases should monitor their cases, update any changed addresses, and watch the monthly DOS Visa Bulletin for their priority dates to become current.
 
Good one & it make sense.. Hope it will keep moving in case of F2A and eligiable one will get benefited. :)
 
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Given the 4-5 year backlog that used to be there, many of them were anticipating something like 2013 or 2014 for the PD to become current, so they weren't watching the bulletin closely. Once they realize what happens, they could start applying en masse and the dates would retrogress.
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they cannot apply for anything until NVC contacts them and tells them to apply for their visas by filing DS-230, agent forms, affidavit of support, and finally moves their cases to the consulates.
 
LucyMO said:
they cannot apply for anything until NVC contacts them and tells them to apply for their visas by filing DS-230, agent forms, affidavit of support, and finally moves their cases to the consulates.
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Those who are in the US legally don't have to wait for any of that. They can just go ahead and file the I-485.

Then there are others who were in the US and said on the I-130 that they would pursue adjustment of status, but they have now left the US and will have to file I-824 to move it to the consulate. If a bunch of them suddenly realize their PD is current, there would be a mass filing of I-824's, followed by large numbers of consular interviews.
 
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