Welcome to the First Edition of BDV Bulletin
We’re thrilled to introduce the inaugural issue of BDV Bulletin, your go-to source for the latest news, insights, and updates on EB-3 unskilled journey. This newsletter is designed to help keep you informed and engaged with the most relevant information and developments in our field.
Timely Key Updates
As of 08/01/2024, the Department of Labor is reviewing the Labor Certifications (LC) filed in July 2023
September 2024 Visa Bulletin For EB-3 Unskilled, the priority dates are:
Final Action Dates:12/01/2020
(Retrogressed by 1 month from August)
Dates for Filing: 01/08/2021
(No movement from August)
USCIS has confirmed that for all employment-based preference categories, you must use the Final Action Dates chart in the Department of State Visa Bulletin for September 2024.
BDV approvals in 2024, as of July.
Labor Certificate: 1,422
I-140: 606
I-765: 13
Green Card/Visa: 106
USCIS announced in April 2024 a temporary final rule (TFR) to increase the automatic extension period for certain employment authorization documents (EADs) from up to 180 days to up to 540 days, as long as an EAD renewal application is filed prior to EAD expiration.This applies to certain EAD categories, including FNs with pending Adjustment of Status applications (Category C09).This update, along with the increase in the maximum validity period to 5 years for initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain categories, including FNs with pending Adjustment of Status applications (Category C09), helps to ensure FNs can continue to work while USCIS adjudicates their EAD renewal and minimizes the number of EAD renewals that a FN needs to file.
“We have been working with Congress to encourage the Department of Labor to speed up PERM processing using the (digital) processing technology they already have vs. routinely requesting additional funding "for improvements" without actually yielding major improvements. Recently, the Committee released a report with instructions for the DOL to use their current resources to shorten PERM processing times. It also requires the DOL to report back within 60 days on their efforts to improve these timelines.
Along with that, we are meeting with the White House again on August 15 to discuss DOL processing. The White House will invite Senior DOL leaders to this meeting. Our plan is to outline our proposals and highlight how PERM processing improvements have bipartisan and bicameral support.”
Understanding Visa Retrogression: What It Means for Your EB-3 Immigration Journey
Not only is retrogression frustrating, but it is also confusing, making the pain from the stoppages in the immigration process even more painful. In this article, we will look to answer a few of the most frequently asked questions about retrogression in hopes of alleviating some of the mysteries around the topic.
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