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Family-based categories:

• First: This preference is for unmarried sons and daughters of US citizens (21 years of age and older).
  • The priority dates for China, India, Philippines and "Other Countries" remain the same.
  • The priority date for Dominican Republic is June 1, 2004.
  • There is slight movement in this category for Mexico.

• Second:
  • A. This preference is for spouses and children (under 21 years of age) of legal permanent residents.
    • The priority dates for China, India, Mexico and "Other Countries" have progressed two months.
    • The priority date for Dominican Republic is August 1, 2010.
    • The priority date for Mexico remains the same.

• • B. This preference is for unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age or older) of legal permanent residents.
    • The priority dates for China, India, Mexico and "Other Countries" remain the same.
    • The priority date for Dominican Republic is January 1, 2002.
    • The priority date for Philippines has regressed approximately 2.5 years.

• Third: This preference is for married sons and daughters of US citizens.
  • The priority dates for China, India, Mexico and "Other Countries" remain the same.
  • The priority date for Dominican Republic is June 1, 2002.
  • The priority date for Philippines has regressed approximately 2.5 years.

• Fourth: This preference is for brothers and sisters of adult US citizens.
  • The priority dates for China, India and "Other Countries" remain the same.
  • The priority date for Dominican Republic is January 1, 2002.
  • There is slight movement in this category for Mexico.
  • The priority date for Philippines has regressed approximately 3.5 years.

Employment-based categories (EB-1, EB-2 & EB-3):

• EB-1: This preference is reserved for persons of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics; outstanding professors or researchers; and multinational executives and managers.
  • This category remains current for all countries.

• EB-2: This preference is reserved for persons who are members of the professions holding advanced degrees or for persons with exceptional ability in the arts, sciences, or business.
  • This category remains current for Dominican Republic, Mexico, Philippines and "Other Countries".
  • There is slight movement in this category for China.
  • The priority date for India remains the same.

• EB-3: This preference is reserved for professionals, skilled workers, and other workers.
  • The priority dates for Philippines and "Other Countries" have progressed one month.
  • The priority date for Dominican Republic is February 22, 2005.
  • There is slight movement in this category for China.
  • The priority date for India remains the same.
  • The priority date for Mexico has progressed two months.
• "Other workers".
  • There is slight movement in this category for China, Philippines and "Other Countries".
  • The priority date for Dominican Republic is April 22, 2003.
  • The priority date for India remains the same.
  • The priority date for Mexico has progressed two months.