Asian Journal- The Filipino-American Community Newspaper

IF you are checking the status of your priority date, the Department of State is presently processing the following petitions with priority dates earlier than indicated below.

1. First Preference Unmarried Sons and Daughter of Citizens - August 01, 1993

This Preference advanced by 2 weeks since last month.

2. Second Preference:

a. Spouses and Minor Children of Permanent Residents - August 15, 2004

This Preference advanced by 6 weeks since last month.

b. Unmarried Sons and Daughter 21 years and over of Lawful Permanent Residents - Jan. 15, 1998

This Preference advanced by 6 weeks since last month.

3. Third Preference Married Sons and Daughters of Citizens - June 15, 1991

This Preference advanced by one week since last month.

4. Fourth Preference Brothers and Sisters of Adult Citizens - June 22, 1986

This Preference advanced by 5 weeks since last month.

1. First Preference – Priority Workers - Current

2. Second Preference – Advanced Degree Professionals - Current

3. Third Preference – Skilled Workers & Professionals - March 1, 2003

This preference retrogressed by two years

Unskilled – Other Workers - March 1, 2001

This preference retrogressed by two years