Dates are far out to make any thing useful out of this 9 year old data. Many from that list would have abandoned it as well.
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In fact it is other way round, more applications would have to be added. The PI for EB2 2009-10 was known from 2012 - I can imagine a number of unmarried applicants (esp US degree holders) who began process in 2009-10 and got current in 2012. So they would have dependent spouses to add now which is not reflected in PI.
The known PI for EB2 can easily be increased to additional 500 from just that.
Last year USCIS gave us a list till April 2018 showing approved 140 primaries from India. We had about 216 K EB2's and 54 K Eb3's.
We can get how many approved perms - India from 2008 through to December 2017 is around 415K from Specs data.
What this points is on an average about 65-70 % of approved labor is successfully converted to 140.
And it is from that list of approved 140's, people abandon the petition, join a new company, spouse files separately, utilize an earlier petition scenarios will apply.
Here is the number of perm approved by year from 2009 to 2016 per OFLC (~270K). I'm not including 2017 because their 140 may not be approved by April 2018 considering 1 year perm approval and normal 140 processing.
2009 11387
2010 28930
2011 31273
2012 30278
2013 20930
2014 35092
2015 45776
2016 65095
This count is approximately matching the USCIS approved 140 primaries (~270K).
Is that fair assumption these many people are waiting in GC?
I know it's only primaries (with out dependents) also it may have duplicates too. Assuming duplicates amount is equal to dependents count.
Again, I'm not good at calculating GC backlog. Experts can correct me if I'm wrong
Here is the number of perm approved by year from 2009 to 2016 per OFLC (~270K). I'm not including 2017 because their 140 may not be approved by April 2018 considering 1 year perm approval and normal 140 processing.
2009 11387
2010 28930
2011 31273
2012 30278
2013 20930
2014 35092
2015 45776
2016 65095
This count is approximately matching the USCIS approved 140 primaries (~270K).
Is that fair assumption these many people are waiting in GC?
I know it's only primaries (with out dependents) also it may have duplicates too. Assuming duplicates amount is equal to dependents count.
Again, I'm not good at calculating GC backlog. Experts can correct me if I'm wrong
Hi AceMan,
You have the most accurate prediction till date. If you can please tell this
My PD is EB3 2010 October when do you think dates become current that I can apply for EAD not for GC just to get EAD alone ?
really helpful with your response.
Thank you
Hi All,
Nothing new here but looks like delays from USCIS is getting noticed by everyone one and being covered in news more than ever.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...acklog-n968301
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuarta.../#4666f8782254
Thanks
My company lawyer says I-140 amendment (EB3 downgrade) is not eligible for PP. I heard few stories of successful acceptance of PP with the receipt. Can anyone point me to any text/links/document that says I-140 PP is allowed with the receipt please ?
If you "heard few stories of successful acceptance of PP", you might as well get to the source of those stories bro. On this forum, All I have read is that EB3 Downgrade with PP is not possible. However, if you already have a EB3 Perm, then I don't see why you cannot do PP.
I was able to downgrade to EB3 using EB2 PERM, filed I-140 and got it approved in premium processing. Both my EB2 and EB3 I-140s are filed in NSC. My attorney suggested that USCIS may or may not accept PP. But since, the only risk is losing attorney fee, I asked him to upgrade my I-140 to PP. Fortunately, it was accepted and approved. I think if your previous I-140 is filed at the same service center, there is a good chance that they may already have the original PERM on file.
Does demand data include consular processing applications as well? What are the chances of demand increasing since last July inventory report for the months of April/May 2009? Sorry if it is basic question.
I presume by "demand data" you mean the USCIS Inventory.
The USCIS Inventory only provides information on I-485 applications (and increasingly few of the total number these days).
Consular Processing is administered by DOS, so the USCIS report does not include them. DOS does report their numbers annually, but they are not shown at PD level. https://travel.state.gov/content/dam...tItem_2018.pdf
Thanks Spec. Looks like DOS also reports Completed CP count per country per year as well. I don't see any huge number getting used by EB2 India CP for 2018. Am I reading it right?
https://travel.state.gov/content/dam...eVI-PartII.pdf
https://travel.state.gov/content/tra...l-reports.html
Do we know what percentage of annual 2800 country limit is used towards Consular Processing applications for India?
These are the % of CP visas of total approvals received for India (not necessarily 2,800) over recent years.
% CP ---- FY2018 --- FY2017 --- FY2016 --- FY2015 --- FY2014
EB1 ------- 1.7% ----- 0.9% ----- 1.3% ----- 1.4% ----- 0.7%
EB2 ------- 1.8% ----- 2.5% ----- 2.1% ----- 1.4% ----- 0.7%
EB3 ------ 12.2% ----- 3.1% ----- 3.4% ----- 2.2% ----- 6.7%
EB4 ------ 24.6% ---- 30.8% ---- 28.8% ---- 26.1% ---- 25.5%
EB5 ------ 67.4% ---- 63.8% ---- 60.4% ---- 64.0% ---- 57.3%
The increase in EB3 for FY2018 may reflect the FAD passing July 2007 for the first time, or it could just be that the FAD moved so far for EB3-I during the course of FY2018.
Thanks Spec. Effect of Consular Processing on EB2I seems negligible.
Can last July pending inventory report be considered reliable? I am assuming this report would have considered information as of end of July 2018. But the approvals for EB2I were coming in until late August 2018. What percentage of inventory from Dec-2008 til March 2009 would have been cleared up in last fiscal year? So we are talking about 161 + 395 + 370 + 527.
Any guess?
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There are people in April 2009 who are getting greened. You can assume that inventory upto April first week has been mostly cleared. Like YT mentioned in his post some time ago, the new FD and FAD system is designed to reduce the chances of abrupt movements - advances and retrogression. For EB2I, it's going to be a slow and painful movement for the next three months, at least and then hopefully SO will kick in.
Iatiam
I think there are several things going on. Texas service center is exceptionally slow and may or may not have caught-up with the FAD. So the inventory may not have fully cleared for the FAD. Also, there will certainly be SO this year. Last month CO said that EB2ROW will remain current and if so, it will yield SO. While I don't wish it, if the interview requirements also might be causing some SO from EB3I to EB2I. Also, the two bumps in May and June 2009 (1400 cases each) are worth keeping an eye on. If the dates move past these, the progression might be smoother. At some point reverse porting will also kick in. Whether or not that will happen this FY or next is a big unknown and will have a significant impact on the forward movement.
The date movement predictions vary and with limited visibility and no data, veterans like Spec do not even try it. I wish and hope that the dates until October 2009 gets cleared.
Iatiam
I expedited my I-765 application with option of severe Financial Loss. Today I received an email from USCIS asking for documentation. I'm planning to submit Paystubs, Client Letter and Employment Letter. Let me know if I need to submit any other documents along with these.
Upon receipt of your request for expeditious handling, your case was reviewed and a determination was made that we need additional information to make a decision regarding your request. Please scan and e-mail documents supporting your expedite request to tscsrmtdoc@uscis.dhs.gov.
NOTE: Please include the receipt number and ATTN: XM1454 in the first position of the subject line of your e-mail.
The information must be received within 48 hours of the date of this notice. A decision in regards to expediting your request cannot be made until this documentation is received.
What is the 180 day rule? I thought it is only when you have filed your I-140?
I work for an another employer - different from one who filed GC for me long back. So if file I-765 through my GC employer, I cannot change my current employer for 180 days? That doesn't make sense to me as my current employer/job has no relation to my future job under GC.
No Visa bulletin? any idea what's going on? Are they trying to see the demand? Surprising since USCIS did not honor the filing dates... so dont make any sense waiting..
FY19 - Q1 perm numbers are released, looks like demand is up by 3% when compared to last year, not sure how we get more SO this year than last year.
Just curious to know when was the last time bulletin was released towards the end of second week(middle) of the month.
I tried to go back and check mostly I've seen max of 12th.
The 180-day rule referred to here is for AOS-based EAD extensions. If the extension has been filed for before the current EAD expires, then the applicant can continue to use the EAD for upto 180 days after it's expiration. It does not have any relation to who you work for or to the I-140.
Anytime, you criticize USCIS (like the aila report), they will show how much more worse they could do, if they want :)
That is not the case always Ex: Nov2018 bulletin was released on October 5, 2018 which is first Friday.
I went back and check for several years mostly it was released on or before 12th.
Someone on trackitt said they’re waiting for the spending bill to get signed so they can correctly decide EB4/5 dates
Where did you see this?
I checked Oct 2018 visa bulletin - it is dated for Sep 10, but if you check trackitt forums it was made public on Sep 12. Similarly Dec 2018 bulletin is dated Nov 8, but was made public Nov 13.
And Nov 2018 bulletin was made public on Oct 11.