Thanks Boss, So the numbers of PERM for 2009 and 2010 would be the calendar year numbers 16,672 and 22362.
Thanks once again for providing the link to the chart and maintaining it.
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Thanks Boss, So the numbers of PERM for 2009 and 2010 would be the calendar year numbers 16,672 and 22362.
Thanks once again for providing the link to the chart and maintaining it.
That's correct.
Someone, will I'm sure, point out that using the PERM A number is not a precise indicator of the PD. That's certainly true at the individual case level, but it's really the only way to look at the PD and I believe over a large data set (nearly 1 million records) the errors even out.
Recently, OFLC have started publishing the "Received Date" in the complete data dump, which should be the PD. I don't use it (a) to retain consistency over the entire data set and (b) because there are too many anomalous dates in the OFLC data.
I hope you find the data useful. The trick, of course is interpreting it - probably an impossible task.
Thanks Spec. So when the Inventory numbers say that the EB2 INDIA for 2009 is 11K instead of 16K for both EB2 and EB3 it means that people 16-11 ~ 5k upgraded from EB3 to EB2 and also those who have both EB2 and EB3 via the same or different employer. Also, any chance on a data on month wise priority dates labor cert data to find the 16K spread?
No, it has nothing to do with upgrading at all.
The 11k figure was the number of PERM OFLC certified in FY2009. The 11k was made up of several different PD years.
The 16k figure is the number of PD 2009 PERM certified over a number of different FY. The number of PERM certified for a PD CY is broken down monthly in the FACTS & DATA section. I gave the link to that in my recent reply to Aceman. Here it is again.
worth looking, if you are planing EB2->EB3 route.
http://nairlaw.com/blog/posts/12
What does it mean for the 2009 calculations though ? 16K PDs less dupes multiplied by 2.1 for dependents less numbers issued in 2014 - are we looking at around 25K numbers for 2009 ?
That doesn't seem to tie out with PI which for EB2 was 11k plus around EB3 6K = 17-18K. So something is amiss.
If some perm was for people who changed jobs and filed during that time, they would have already been out of that list. Since it is 2009, I tend to believe that 40 % of that list would be not there(abandoned/ already greened/husband-spouse on H1/Eb1) as we are looking at it in 2018.
That is the reason for my optimism earlier that EB3 I dates are poised to move in December, and big jump in the 2nd quarter.
How did u come up with that 6k count for eb3? Just a guess?
Gurus, does the Pending Inventory for Oct come out in Oct or usually delayed?
I did some analysis on the data provided by S, and here is some of my analysis and assumptions. From late 2010 PERM delays came down drastically. There is a high chance that majority of PERMS approved for 2008 and 2009 would be a job change or an upgrade petition.
So if I run my theory, the PERM numbers 55 (2007), 1396(2008), 1434(2009) approved in 2011 can be inferred as an upgrade. I would say this would be a decent assumption till 2013. The numbers started backing up again from 2014.
That means for 2009, the distinct PD's would be 8 + 15054 + some from 2011 (1434) for both EB2 and 3. I am inclined to ball park it to 15500. We had about 4000 total cleared till May 2009 in 2014. 1 dependent per primary, will reduce 2000 from 15500 which means 13500. Another 10831 (total) as per July PD. Another assumption of 5000 primaries in that, will indicate that we have about 8500 primaries for 2009 yet to do AOS in EB2 and 3.
What do you think of 8500 approved I140's waiting to do AOS for both EB2 and 3 in 2009?
Hello Gurus, please provide your opinion. My EB2 PD is Oct 27 2009, if EB3 filing date or final action date becomes active for this PD, do you think i should wait for EB2 PD as it seems close but God knows when it will reach Oct 2009 or should i try to convert to EB3.
Looks like there's some good news ahead for EB3-I with CO's monthly updates ahead of the December bulletin on what to expect. Here's the link to the update from CO:
https://www.cilawgroup.com/news/2018...significantly/
My view is the lines should be seen as combined one for EB2 and EB3 as far as FAD is concerned - the dates would now be very close to each other. I don't buy into the talk of EB3 running far ahead of EB2. At most it would be ahead by a couple of weeks.
So if you already have EAD there is no real use for you to downgrade.
I have a Feb-2011 EB2 priority date and have been watching this forum with discussions on Eb2->Eb3 downgrade. The dates for EB3 may not move that far in the near future but does it make sense to ask my employer to initiate an EB3 petition at this time? I have not spoken to the counsel yet about this and not sure if they would be willing to downgrade, but wanted to get thoughts from others on this forum. IMO, it makes sense to wait for a few bulletins to see how the dates move, but should I get a head start with the I-140, knowing I can also file concurrently with 485 when dates get current? I am on H-1b, good until Nov-2020 and would at least like to get the EAD/AP for all the reasons surrounding the future trend of H-1.
My PD is Dec 23 2009 EB2 (Current Employer) and ported from EB3 (Old Employer).
My current employer said I can file supplement J form and file my 485 if PD becomes Dec 24 th 2009.
I checked my I 140's in EB3 & EB2. Both are valid.
So is it possible to file my EAD with my current employer in EB3 with the supplement J form.
Thanks
Based on Spec's PERM data, there are 22,361 people with a PD of 2010 (EB2 + EB3). So a total GC demand of 44,000. If EB2+Eb3 continues to get 10,000 GC a year, it will indeed take 4 years to clear just 2010. In worst case, if EB2+EB3 just receives 5600 GCs a year, then it will take 8 years to clear 2010.
But Q thinks that there is ~40% demand destruction. That is our best case scenario. In that case, there is a GC demand of ~26400. If we continue to get 10,000 GC a year, it takes 2.5 years to clear 2010. The worst case is 5 years.
I won't hold my breath :)
Very well put. Add 1-1.5 year for 2009 and you have best case 4 years to cross into 2011.
But do we know the source of the number 40% demand destruction? Has that been verified by comparing the PD data and actual GCs issues for any historical years? 40% seems way too high to me - I would like to put 15-20% as my guess.
Hey Folks - Any predictions on EB2 India FA / FD dates over the next 6 months? My PD is early July 2009, but I am wondering whether I should request my employer to file an I-140 amendment to use EB3 dates (assuming EB3 FA does indeed move past my PD in the coming months).
Cheers!
Not sure if this was posted.
Annual Numerical Limits 2019
https://travel.state.gov/content/dam...-%20FY2019.pdf
Preference China* All Others Worldwide
E1 2,803 2,803 40,040
E2 2,803 2,803 40,040
E3/EW 2,502 2,802 40,040**
E4/SR 692 696 9,940
E5 0 696 9,940
Total 8,800* 9,800 140,000
In 2009, as per July PD we had 10 K remaining in EB2. If in Oct PD, this number went down to 9000. We have standard 2900 for FY 19, we need a SO of around 6000 to clear 2009. Looking at the PERM numbers for ROW 17/18, I don't think it is an impossible ask. During the same time, if CO's predictions are true for EB3, lot of dual filers might use EB3 to do AOS.
Pending Inventory :-). EB2 I pending data for 2009 is 10382 as per July PI. I am expecting this number to ballpark around 9000 in the OCT PI.
Just out of curiosity why would these numbers not have any effect on green card applications year after year -
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/...rth-fy2018.pdf
If 90% of H1B are from I + C, then where are the 140K GC apps coming from year after year.
Can some one please provide rough estimate on my case? I have an EB2 PD of Jan2010, without EAD, as I ported from EB3 with the same employer. When do you think my PD will become current either through EB3 or EB2? If EB3 FD moves past Jan 2010, should I make use of that to file for EAD/AP or wait for EB2 to file for EAD? Many thanks for your inputs.
That's interesting, especially demand destruction would make sense not because folks abandoned their petitions but just look in the mirror to see, how many are actually holding the same job they had when they first filed their petitions?
Not sure about the percentage but concentration between May 2009 and May 2010 is pretty strong (myself included) so 3 years is realistic. I'm banking on EB3 providing a second wind to sail to a GC.
What would be the source for demand destruction to happen and where would it happen EB2-I or EB3-I? And the source would be Spill over from EB2-ROW & EB3-ROW or EB3-I?
Dont agree with that - people would port the priority date even if they move the job. Also people leaving the country can still be in the line with Consular processing.
Only ones are those where there are duplicate filings (not as many I think), people leaving and employer abandoning the application and spouse filings. All these would not be 40% IMO.
Technically people can be sponsored even when they are not in US, or when they are on student visas. That would cover large number of EB1, 4 & 5 cases.
Doesn't usually happen in EB2 and 3 - thats why we get spillovers. Though I am not sure where EB2 ROW demand is coming from.
Also there are L1 visas too.
That may be true but it is always good to downgrade with the same employer. More over not all employers are agreeing to file in both eb3 and eb2. My employer said what if there are queries from uscis asking why downgrade same candidate. This impacts company's reputation and other cases going fwd etc etc
If you account all of these parameters you can negate 30-40% off your 44K PI. so narrowing down to 26K ball parking is estimated right. Also, EB3 I Filing dates would race ahead into mid 2011 by end of CY 2019 and then choke down.
Just a guesstimate!!
Gents — Are there any indicative data pointing to potential lateral SO from EB2 ROW to EB2 I? My PD is in early July 2009, and can’t quite get a sense for when I might become current. I see that there are over 5000 applicants ahead of my PD per July 2018 I-485 Inventory. Plus maybe an addition 2k AOS folks. Without SO, my PD ain’t becoming current for a couple of years, I reckon. Would love to hear your thoughts.
Cheers!