Key Updates for Indian Visa Applicants for US – October 2024 Visa Bulletin

For Indian nationals planning to migrate or work in the U.S., the latest Visa Bulletin for October 2024 brings essential updates. Here are the highlights that you should be aware of:

1. Employment-Based Preferences:

- EB-1 (Priority Workers) remains retrogressed for Indian nationals, meaning there’s a wait time for visa availability.

- EB-2 (Professionals with Advanced Degrees) and EB-3 (Skilled Workers/Professionals) categories continue to have long backlogs for Indians. This means it may take several years before your application moves forward.

- EB-5 (Investors) category shows a bit more favorable movement, although retrogression still applies. If you're an Indian investor, you may want to consult an immigration expert about your options.

2. Family-Based Preferences:

- The family-based preference categories also show slow movement, with long wait times for relatives of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

- If you’re applying under the F2A category (Spouses and Minor Children of Permanent Residents), there are significant delays, but there’s some movement compared to the previous months.

3. Tips for Indian Visa Applicants:

- Stay Informed: Visa categories, dates, and backlogs can change. Regularly checking updates from the U.S. Department of State and consulting with immigration professionals can keep you on track.

- Consider Alternatives: If employment-based visa categories have long wait times, exploring alternative visa types like L1 (Intra-company transferee) or O1 (Individuals with extraordinary ability) might expedite your journey.

4. Planning Ahead:

- For students and professionals, it's crucial to stay updated on visa bulletin dates and timelines, especially if you’re working under temporary statuses like H-1B and seeking a green card.

5. Final Action Dates and Filing Dates:

- Keep an eye on both the Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing. You may be eligible to file earlier based on your priority date under the filing dates chart, even though the final action date remains retrogressed.

Stay tuned for more updates, and feel free to share your details if you need assistance with your U.S. migration process.

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