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How long will it take for immigration to process your type of case? You must know the form number that you filed and the office where it was filed. 
for processing times.
If you have received a receipt from USCIS for the application filed and want to know the status of your case, you must have your receipt number which is in the upper left corner of the receipt and .
If you have moved, change your address online with USCIS . Note: It is not possible to change your address with ICE, CBP, Immigration Court or the Board of Immigration Appeals online.
Need a doctor to conduct the medical exam for your immigration application/adjustment of status application? and type in your zip code.
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November 2010 Visa Bulletin
If you have an approved visa petition that was filed on a certain date (your priority date), the chart below shows which priority dates USCIS and the Consulates are issuing immigrant visas/green cards for. Your priority date has to fall on or before the listed dates. For Diversity Visa Adjustment of Status applicants, the chart below shows you what number/rank can apply for adjustment. Your number/rank must fall at or below the number listed.
Family Petitions
Family Petition Type |
All Other Countries |
Mainland China |
India |
Mexico |
Philippines |
Unmarried children of US citizens over 21 years |
15-Feb-06 |
15-Feb-06 |
15-Feb-06 |
22-Dec-92 |
1-Apr-97 |
Spouses and Children under 21 years of Permanent Residents |
1-Jun-10 |
1-Jun-10 |
1-Jun-10 |
1-Mar-10 |
1-Jun-10 |
Unmarried children of Permanent Residents who are over 21 years |
1-Jun-05 |
1-Jun-05 |
1-Jun-05 |
22-Jun-92 |
1-Sep-02 |
Married children of US citizens |
1-Jun-02 |
1-Jun-02 |
1-Jun-02 |
22-Oct-92 |
1-Mar-95 |
Brothers and Sisters of US citizens |
1-Jan-02 |
1-Jan-02 |
1-Jan-02 |
15-Dec-95 |
1-Apr-91 |
Employment-Based Petitions Visas Currently Available are Designated with a C
Type of Worker |
All Other Countries |
Mainland China |
India |
Mexico |
Philippines |
Extraordinary Worker |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
Professionals with Advanced Degrees and those with Exceptional Ability |
C |
1-Jun-06 |
8-May-06 |
C |
C |
Skilled Workers and Professionals without an Advanced Degree |
22-Jan-05 |
22-Nov-03 |
22-Jan-02 |
1-May-01 |
22-Jan-05 |
Unskilled Workers |
1-Apr-03 |
1-Apr-03 |
22-Jan-02 |
1-May-01 |
1-Apr-03 |
Special Immigrants |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
Non Minister Religious Workers |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
Investors |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
Investors - Targeted Areas |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
Investors – Pilot Program |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
Diversity Lottery 2010 Applications November 2010
Visas Are Available Up to the Designated Numbers Below. If it reads “Current”
all numbers are available
Region |
All Countries in Region |
Specific Countries |
AFRICA |
12,000 |
Except: |
ASIA |
12,500 |
|
EUROPE |
2 |
|
NORTH AMERICA (BAHAMAS) |
650 |
|
OCEANIA |
675 |
|
SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN |
12,000 |
Diversity Lottery 2010 Applications December 2010 For DV-2010 winners
Visas Are Available Up to the Designated Numbers Below. If it reads “Current”
all numbers are available
Region |
All Countries in Region |
Specific Countries |
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AFRICA |
15,650 |
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ASIA |
11,600 |
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EUROPE |
13,600 |
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NORTH AMERICA (BAHAMAS) |
4 |
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OCEANIA |
700 |
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SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN |
675 |
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