Asian Journal- The Filipino-American Community Newspaper

In this issue, we will discuss the visa bulletin for February 2010, and other important developments in immigration.

February 2010 State Department Visa Bulletin.

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.

Family Based Preferences:

1. First Preference Unmarried Sons and Daughter of Citizens Jan. 01, 1994

• This Preference advanced by 4 weeks since last month.

2. Second Preference:

a.Spouses and Minor Children of Permanent Residents Mar. 01, 2006

• This Preference advanced by 8 weeks since last month.

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

• This Preference advanced by 2 weeks since last month.

3. Third Preference Married Sons and Daughters of Citizens Jan. 01, 1992

• This Preference advanced by 4 weeks since last month.

4. Fourth Preference Brothers and Sisters of Adult Citizens July 01, 1987

• This Preference advanced by 8 weeks since last month.

B. Employment Based Preferences:

1. First Preference – Priority Workers — Current

2. Second Preference – Advanced Degree Professionals — Current

3. Third Preference – Skilled Workers & Professionals Sept. 22, 2002

• This preference did not advance since last month

Unskilled – Other Workers June 1, 2001

• This preference advanced by 7 weeks since last month

Scheduled A Workers Sept. 22, 2002

• This preference did not advance since last month

4. Fourth Preference – Certain Special Immigrants and Current Religious Workers — Current

5. Fifth Preference – Alien Investors — Current

Please note that for the month of February 2010, Employment Based Third Preference visa (professionals and skilled workers) is available for the Philippine nationals with approved labor certifications or I-140 petitions with priority dates earlier than September 22, 2002. For Schedule A nurses and physical therapist, immigrant visa is also available for February 2010 if they have an approved I-140 petition dated earlier than September 22, 2002.