Definition
Visa Bulletin
Monthly DOS publication showing which priority dates are eligible to move forward.
The Visa Bulletin is published once a month by the State Department. It contains two charts: Final Action Dates (when green cards can be issued) and Dates for Filing (when applicants may submit adjustment of status). Your priority date is compared to the cutoffs to determine if you can proceed.
See also
More immigration terms
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Visa Overstay
Remaining in the U.S. beyond the period authorized by the I-94.
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Visa Retrogression
When a category's priority date moves backward in the Visa Bulletin.
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Visa Spillover
The reallocation of unused visa numbers from one category to another.
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Visa Stamp
A travel document placed in a passport by a U.S. consulate authorizing travel to a U.S. port of entry.
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Visa Waiver Program
A program letting nationals of designated countries enter the U.S. for tourism or business without a visa.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.