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Glossary

Priority Date

A priority date is a green card applicant's place in line, usually the date the PERM or I-140 was filed.

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What Priority Date means

When demand exceeds annual limits, applicants wait until their priority date is current in the monthly Visa Bulletin. Waits vary by category and country of birth.

Where it comes up

  • Visa BulletinThe Visa Bulletin is the State Department's monthly chart showing which green card priority dates can move forward, by category and country.
  • Form I-140Form I-140 is the Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, the USCIS petition that classifies someone for an employment-based green card category.

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This page is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules, fees and processing times change frequently. Confirm current details with USCIS or a licensed immigration attorney.

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