Visa Bulletin Movement for Spouses of Lawful Permanent Residents (‘Green Card Holders’)

The September 2010 Visa Bulletin confirms that as of September 1, 2010, the U.S. Department of State will begin processing spouses of lawful permanent residents (LPRs)/’green card holders’ who have a priority date of January 1, 2010 or earlier.  This is a significant jump in priority dates and will result in many spouses of ‘green card holders’ being immediately eligible for permanent residence after months and years of waiting.  Contact one of our U.S. attorneys if your priority date is current.