Dear BDV Community,

We understand that many of you have been closely watching the Visa Bulletin, and like us, you may have hoped for more forward movement in the EB-3 unskilled category for October 2024 due to the start of the new federal fiscal year. Unfortunately, this month’s bulletin did not bring the advancements we would have liked to see.

The U.S. Department of State has cited high demand and visa exhaustion as key factors impacting the employment-based visa categories. This is why there has been no forward movement in the final action dates of the EB-3 Other Workers category for this month.

While this may be discouraging, we want to reassure you that visa bulletin movement can be unpredictable, and there may still be opportunities for advancement in future months as evidenced by the forward movement we saw in dates for filing of employment-based visa applications. Even with the current retrogression, we remain confident that EB-3 unskilled is one of the best available paths to getting your green card. The demand for this category speaks to its value. We know the waiting can be difficult, but your dream of living and working in the U.S. is still within reach. We encourage you to stay positive and patient during this time.

While these circumstances are beyond our direct control, we want to emphasize that this situation is not something we take lightly. At BDV Solutions, our Government Relations Department continues to actively advocate for improvements in the U.S. immigration system because we know how important this journey is for you and your families.

If you have any questions or need more support, don’t hesitate to contact our team. We’re here to help any way that we can.

Warm regards,

BDV Solutions Team