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THE SEPTEMBER 2009 PRIORITY DATES
By Michael J. Gurfinkel Esq.
Petitions by Citizens:
The priority date for the First Preference Category, F-1 (unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, over 21 years of age) moved forward by 7 days from September 15, 1993 to September 22, 1993.
The Third Preference Category, F-3 (married sons and daughters of United States citizens) priority date moved forward by 1 month and 14 days from August 8, 1991 to September 22, 1991.
The Fourth Preference, F-4 (brothers and sisters of United States citizens) priority date moved forward by 1 month and 14 days from September 8, 1986 to October 22, 1986.
Petitions by Green Card Holders:
The Second Preference, F-2A (Spouse and minor children (below 21 years old) of green card holder) moved forward by 3 months, from January 15, 2005, to April 15, 2005.
The Second Preference, F-2B (unmarried sons and daughters, over 21 years of age, of green card holders) remained the same at May 1, 1998.
Petitions by Employers:
The Third Preference (professionals and skilled workers) of Employment-Based Petitions (Labor Certification) remains unavailable. The priority date for unskilled (other) workers also remains unavailable.
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes the priority dates for that particular month. This means that visas (or green cards) would now be available for persons whose priority date is earlier than the cut-off date listed below. If your priority date was “current”, but retrogressed (or became “unavailable”) before your immigrant visa was issued (or before you adjusted status in the U.S.), you would have to wait until it becomes current again.
The September 2009 priority dates for the Philippines are as follows:
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FAMILY CATEGORY:
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Priority Date:
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First Preference |
Unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens (over 21 years of age) |
September 22, 1993
(In August 2009, the priority date was September 15, 1993.) |
Second Preference |
(2A) Spouse and minor children (below 21 years old) of green card holder |
April 15, 2005
(In August 2009, the priority date was January 15, 2005.) |
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(2B) Unmarried sons and daughters (over 21 years old) of green card holder |
May 1, 1998
(In August 2009, the priority date was the same.) |
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Third Preference |
Married sons and daughters of U.S. Citizens |
September 22, 1991
(In August 2009, the priority date was August 8, 1991.) |
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Fourth Preference |
Brothers and sisters of U.S. Citizens. |
October 22, 1986
(In August 2009, the priority date was September 8, 1986.) |
LABOR CERTIFICATION: |
Third Preference |
Professional/Skilled Workers |
UNAVAILABLE
(In August 2009, the priority date was the same.) |
Other workers |
Non-Skilled Workers |
UNAVAILABLE
(In August 2009, the priority date was the same.) |
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(This is for informational purposes only, and reflects the firm's opinions and views on general issues. Each case is different and results may depend on the facts of a particular case. All immigration services are provided by an active member of the State Bar of California and/or by a person under the supervision of an active member of the State Bar. No prediction, warranty or guarantee can be made about the results of any case. Should you need or want legal advice, you should consult with and retain counsel of your own choice.)
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