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, and "Other Countries" remain the same.

§  There is slight movement in this category for Mexico.

§  The priority date for Philippines has progressed approximately two months.

• Second:
  • A. This preference is for spouses and children (under 21 years of age) of legal permanent residents.
    • The priority dates for all countries have progressed approximately seven months.

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  • 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, Philippines and "Other Countries" have progressed approximately three months
    • The priority date for Mexico has progressed one month.

• Third: This preference is for married sons and daughters of US citizens.
  • The priority dates for China, India and "Other Countries" have progressed approximately one month.
  • The priority date for Mexico remains the same.
  • There is a slight movement in this category for Philippines.

• Fourth: This preference is for brothers and sisters of adult US citizens.
  • The priority dates for China, India and "Other Countries" remain the same.
  • There is slight movement in this category for Mexico and Philippines.

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 Mexico, Philippines and "Other Countries".
  • The priority dates for China and India have progressed approximately 5 months.
• EB-3: This preference is reserved for professionals, skilled workers, and other workers.
  • The priority dates for Philippines and "Other Countries" have progressed approximately one month.
  • The priority date for China has progressed approximately two months.
  • There is a slight movement in this category for India.
  • The priority date for Mexico has progressed approximately 7 month

• "Other workers".
  • The priority dates for Mexico, Philippines and “Other Countries” have progressed one year.
  • The priority date for China remains the same.
  • There is a slight movement in this category for India.