What is difference between service center processing dates and visa bulletin dates.

[dipraj77]

I apply for my brother and I am a us citizen. I am confused to look for the process time for that I-130 visa for my brother.

In service center processing, I-130 Petition for Alien Relative, U.S. citizen filing for a brother or a sister , September 30, 2000https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/Processtimes.jsp?SeviceCenter=Vermont

In Visa bulletin,Family sponsored Prefernces,
Fourth : brother or sister of u.s. citizen - 01AUG1995
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_3032.html

Which should I consider? visa bulletin date or service center processing date?

thanks

 

[Anahit]

First you follow the Visa Bulletin until your PD (Priority Date) becomes current. Then you look at Service Center processing dates.

 

[dipraj77]

There is a notice date in receipt letter. But, don't have priority date. What's the priority date?

 

[Anahit]

There is a notice date in receipt letter. But, don't have priority date. What's the priority date?

You should be able to see your priority date on your I-130 approval notice. I believe, it's the same as the receipt date.