Definition
Dates for Filing
The earlier of the two Visa Bulletin charts — sets when you may submit an adjustment of status.
The Dates for Filing chart shows when applicants may file Form I-485 ahead of their priority date becoming fully current. Each month, USCIS decides whether to accept filings against Dates for Filing or Final Action Dates.
See also
More immigration terms
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Deferred Action
Administrative decision to defer removal of a noncitizen for a specific period.
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Discretionary protection from deportation for certain people brought to the U.S. as children.
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Department of Labor
The U.S. agency that administers labor certification (PERM) for employment-based green cards.
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Derivative Beneficiary
A spouse or unmarried child under 21 who can immigrate with the principal beneficiary.
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DHS
U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.