EB-2 visa retrogression – November 2023

October 9, 2023

The November 2023 visa bulletin was released by DOS (see link here). USCIS decided that they will use the Dates for Filing chart for the purpose of I-485 filing in November 2023. (see link here)

1. If you want to file a new I-485 application 

Since USCIS chose Dates for Filing chart for the purpose of filing I-485 in November, your priority date must be earlier than dates listed in the chart below for you to be eligible for filing an I-485 based on your 140 category and your country of birth:

Underlying I-140 petitionROW (countries other than China or India)China – mainland bornIndia
EB2 NIW01/01/202301/01/202005/15/2012

2. When your pending I-485 can be approved or your pending IVP can be scheduled for an interview or be approved

Your priority date must be earlier than dates listed below for your pending I-485 to be eligible for final approval; or for your pending IVP to be scheduled for an interview or final approval.

Underlying I-140 petitionROW (countries other than China or India)China – mainland bornIndia
EB2 NIW07/15/202210/01/201901/01/2012