On May 13, 4:44 pm, another Bob wrote:
> In article
> ,
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> euro_lx wrote:
> > My friend just received an I-140 approval letter with priority date
> > Apr 2001
> > What is the priority date ?
> > Does it have anything to do with the I-485 application ?
>
> > thx
>
> A priority date refers to their place in line to get an employment
> based green card. The approved I-140 actually is directed to the
> employer. There is a list produced by the US Department of State called
> the Visa Bulletin. Published monthly, they show the date that workers
> can apply for I-485 (and the work permit and travel authorization while
> they wait for approval) if they are living in the US with a valid visa.
> If out of the US, it is the date which allows them to be able to apply
> for a green card at the Embassy or Consulate in their country. Because
> there are many kinds of employment classifications, there are many
> dates listed.
>
> At this time, it looks like any employment based worker classification
> with priority date of 4/2001 could apply now if there are visas
> availble (a green card is a visa)
>
> Visa Bulletin:
>
>
> another bob (not a lawyer)
Thanks for the info
However I don't really get it I can't find any info on application
filed in 2001
My friend's priority date is Apr 2001 and he filed the I-485 with the
I-400
How long do you think does he have to wait for his I-485 to be
processed ?
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