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The presence of an allocation cut-off number means that visas are available only for applicants with DV2023 regional lottery rank numbers BELOW specified cut-off dates. Entitlement to DV immigrant status lasts only through the end of the fiscal (visa) year for which a DV applicant is selected.

In the first few months of 2023, we have continued to see improvements in processing times for many petitions and applications. For example, the current processing time for the I-129 petition is approximately 2 months.

Your priority date is generally the date when your relative or employer properly filed the immigrant visa petition on your behalf with USCIS.

The final action dates in the visa bulletin are cutoff dates that determine whether an individual can proceed with their immigrant visa or adjustment of status application. If an individual's priority date is earlier than the final action date for their category, they can move forward with their application.

The winners of the Green Card Lottery are selected randomly by a computer-generated system. The applicants who are selected must attend the Visa interview. When you are notified about the selection, you must submit the immigrant's Visa application and then prepare for the interview.

The application date for an oversubscribed category is the priority date of the first applicant who cannot submit documentation to the National Visa Center for an immigrant visa. If a category is designated ?current,? all applicants in the relevant category may file applications, regardless of priority date.

The Diversity Visa (DV) chart on the DOS Visa Bulletin will list both the geographic regions and several countries that have their own waiting list. Next to the region or country is a cutoff number. If your number is lower than the cutoff number that is listed, then you may now apply for your green card.

The US visa bulletin details 'cut-off dates' for each category. The cut-off dates determine which priority dates or visa categories are 'current' and as such can be progressed without delay. Applications with priority dates prior to the cut-off date can be submitted for that category.

?Dates for Filing? in Visa Bulletin Explained In the Visa Bulletin, the ?Dates for Filing? or ?Dates for Filing Application? refer to the earliest dates when people who apply for Green Cards are finally allowed to apply for their immigrant visa or green card.

Family-Based Green Card Processing Time for Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens. Because there is no numerical limitation for this category, visas are always readily available for applicants, which also means a short processing time of 5 to 12 months.