GREEN CARD PRIORITY DATES: UNDERSTAND THE VISA BULLETIN

The U.S. Green Card process can involve long waiting periods, depending on your immigrant visa category, country of chargeability, priority date, and visa availability. The monthly Visa Bulletin published by the U.S. Department of State provides the official dates used to track progress in many family-sponsored and employment-based immigration categories.

Final Action Dates vs. Dates for Filing

Final Action Dates indicate when an immigrant visa or adjustment of status may be eligible for final action, subject to applicable requirements and visa availability. Dates for Filing indicate when applicants may be able to begin submitting documents. For adjustment of status applications filed inside the United States, USCIS determines which chart applicants may use each month.

How to Check Your Green Card Priority Date

Select your visa category and country of chargeability in the Green Card Waiting Room above. Compare your priority date with the relevant Visa Bulletin cutoff date to better understand your place in the queue. A priority date is not a guaranteed approval date, and waiting times can change as the Visa Bulletin is updated.

Immigrants.live provides informational resources to help applicants understand the process. Always verify current dates and eligibility requirements through official U.S. government sources. This information is not legal advice.