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United States - July 2021 Visa Bulletin Summary

Core Content

The U.S. Department of State released the July 2021 Visa Bulletin on June 9, 2021, which outlines the final action dates for employment-based immigrant visas. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that it will accept Form I-485 applications based on the Final Action Dates chart in the July 2021 Bulletin, starting in August 2021.

The Visa Bulletin provides critical information about the availability of visas and determines whether individuals can file for Adjustment of Status (I-485) or have their pending applications approved.

Key Information

Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Categories

• EB-1: All countries of chargeability are current.
• EB-2: All countries except India and China are current.
  • China advances to December 1, 2017.
  • India advances to June 1, 2011.
• EB-3 Professionals & Skilled Workers: All countries except India and China are current.
  • China advances to January 1, 2019.
  • India advances to January 1, 2013.
• EB-3 Other Workers: All countries except India and China are current.
  • China advances to December 1, 2009.
  • India advances to January 1, 2013.
• EB-4:
  • El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras advance to December 1, 2018.
  • Mexico advances to February 1, 2020.
  • All other countries remain current.
• EB-5:
  • All countries except China and Vietnam remain current.
  • China advances to November 8, 2015.
  • Vietnam advances significantly to April 1, 2020.

Additional Notes

• The Visa Bulletin is a monthly publication that reflects the availability of statutorily limited visas.
• The Final Action Dates chart is used by USCIS to determine eligibility for Form I-485 filings.
• The "Chats with Charlie" series continues to be a resource for applicants and employers to ask general questions about the Visa Bulletin and its implications.

Why This Matters

The Visa Bulletin is essential for determining the eligibility to file I-485 applications and the approval of pending applications. The cut-off dates directly impact the timeline for immigrants seeking permanent residency in the U.S. The movement of these dates can vary significantly by country, with India and China typically experiencing the most delays.

Contact Information

For further assistance, interested parties can contact the following professionals at KPMG Law LLP - Tax + Immigration, Canada:

• Elizabeth Nanton
  Partner, Practice Leader, U.S. Immigration
  Tel: +1 604-691-3316
  Email: bnanton@kpmg.ca

• JC Carroll
  US Attorney / Manager, U.S. Immigration
  Tel: +1 514 840 2100
  Email: johncarroll@kpmg.ca

Note: KPMG LLP (U.S.) does not provide immigration or labor law services, but KPMG Law LLP in Canada does.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this summary is based on the July 2021 Visa Bulletin and USCIS confirmation. It is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. For detailed guidance, consult a qualified immigration professional.