When did F2A become current again?

Being ‘current’ means that the applicant’s Priority Date (which is when Form I-130 was filed) is ‘earlier’ than the relevant Final Action Date. If the relevant Final Action Date is January 1st 2018, then applicants with a Priority Date ‘earlier’ (that is up to December 31st 2016) are said to be current.

How long is the wait for F2A visa?

1 – 10 years
The processing time for an F2a visa petition and application can range from 1 – 10 years to due to the annual cap on the number of visas issued.

Is the F2A category current?

In the F2A category, there is a cutoff date on the Dates for Filing chart. However, the category is “current” on the Final Action Dates chart. This means that applicants in the F2A category may file using the Final Action Dates chart in the Department of State Visa Bulletin for December 2021.

What happens when visa bulletin is current?

Current: In the context of the visa bulletin, “current” means no backlog and no wait time for a green card. A particular priority date becomes “current” once it reaches the front of the line and a green card is available. Green card applicants with priority dates after the cut-off date have to keep waiting.

Why did F2A become current?

So, the Department of State, which publishes the Visa Bulletin, shifted the F2A to current to increase demand. The Bulletin states that “currently there are not enough applicants who are actively pursuing final action on their case to fully utilize all of the available numbers under the annual limit.”

Which category is F2A visa?

Second Preference Family visas
The Second Preference Family visas have two categories: F2A visa for spouses and minor children of LPRs. F2B visa for unmarried children over 21 years old of LPRs.

How long does F2A visa take 2021?

As of early 2021, people in category F2A were facing no wait at all, but it’s often about two years before the U.S. government can allot a visa number and allow someone to carry on with the application process for permanent residence, plus another ten months or so months after that before they can actually attend their …

When Visa Bulletin is updated every month?

The Department of State also has available a recorded message with visa final action dates which can be heard at: (202) 485-7699. The recording is normally updated on/about the 17th of each month with information on final action dates for the following month.

How do I check my visa bulletin?

Open the Visa Bulletin. Open the Department of State visa bulletin at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html. Click on the month of the “Current Visa Bulletin”.

How do I get to F2A?

How do I enable 2FA?

1. Go to the ACCOUNT page.
2. Click the PASSWORD & SECURITY tab.
3. Under the TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION header, click the 2FA option you want to enable: ENABLE AUTHENTICATOR APP, ENABLE SMS AUTHENTICATION or ENABLE EMAIL AUTHENTICATION.