Visa Bulletin October 2020 | Visa Bulletin Update (good news for some categories)

TL;DR

The October Visa Bulletin shows limited movement in family categories and positive movement in employment categories, with EB3 becoming current for most countries except India and China.

Transcript

The October 2020 Visa Bulletin is out. It was released a lot later than usual, but it's finally out and it's not what I was expecting. As most of you know the Visa Bulletin shows which green card applications are eligible to move forward based on when you filed your I-130 or I-140 petition. That date is your priority date. October 1st is the beginn... Read More

Key Insights

• 🛀 The Visa Bulletin for October shows limited movement in family categories, likely due to embassy closures and a backlog of visa appointments.
• 🇨🇳 EB3 becomes current for most countries except India and China, indicating positive movement in employment categories.
• 🇨🇳 There is some movement in EB1 and EB2 categories, primarily for China and India.
• 🙈 The EB5 category sees no change for certain visas, but it is expected to bounce back in the near future.
• ❓ Limited processing capacity and the ongoing pandemic continue to impact visa movements and availability.
• 💝 Visa applicants are advised to stay updated with consulate websites for the latest information and possible emergency visa appointments.
• 🚨 Immigration attorneys may provide guidance on securing emergency visa appointments.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why is there limited movement in the family categories in the October Visa Bulletin?

Limited processing capacity at US embassies and consulates abroad, along with a backlog of visa appointments, are likely reasons for the lack of movement in family categories.

Q: What is the biggest news in the October Visa Bulletin?

The biggest news is that the EB3 category is current for most countries, except India and China, indicating positive movement in employment categories.

Q: What countries see movement in the EB1 and EB2 categories?

China and India see movement in both the EB1 and EB2 categories. China moves forward three months in EB1 and roughly one and a half to two months in EB2, while India moves forward three months in both categories.

Q: Will there be any predictions for the Visa Bulletin in the coming months?

The content does not mention specific predictions for the next couple of months, but the author may share them if they come across any.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The October Visa Bulletin shows no movement in family categories, likely due to limited processing capacity and a backlog of visa appointments.

• In the employment categories, EB3 becomes current for most countries except India and China, with some positive movement in EB1 and EB2 as well.

• The EB5 category sees no change for certain visas, but it is expected to bounce back in the coming months.