Priority Dates & The Visa Bulletin
Family preference categories are subject to annual visa caps, which means your family member may wait years — sometimes decades — before a visa number becomes available. The priority date (the date USCIS received your I-130) determines your place in line. We monitor the monthly Visa Bulletin and notify you of any movements that affect your case.
Don't Miss a Bulletin Update: Priority dates can advance or retrogress month to month. A sudden advancement may mean your family member needs to act quickly — missing that window can add months of delay. We track every change and alert you immediately.