April 2024 Visa Bulletin: Updates and Insights for US Green Card Applicants

The April 2024 Visa Bulletin brings significant advancements in Final Action Dates and Dates for Filings, particularly benefiting Indian applicants across various Green Card categories. Notably, the Final Action Date for the F2A visa has progressed from June 2020 to September 2020, while the F4 family-based green card's filing date has moved up to April 2006 from February. These changes impact spouses, unmarried children of US permanent residents, and siblings of US citizens, along with their spouses and unmarried children under 21. However, the US State Department anticipates minimal movement in employment-based categories for the remainder of FY 2024, ending on September 30, 2024.

The Visa Bulletin serves as a roadmap for Green Card aspirants, offering insights into adjustment of immigration status and eligibility timelines based on application dates. Divided into Dates for Filing and Final Action Dates, it guides applicants on when to submit their applications and estimates the wait time for approval, respectively. For employment-based adjustments, eligibility hinges on specific dates listed in the bulletin, determining application viability. These dates, varying by visa type and origin country, influence processing timelines and waiting periods. With detailed preference categories and allocation percentages, the bulletin outlines the intricate process of Green Card issuance, offering clarity and direction to applicants navigating the complex immigration journey.