F2A Family-Based Visa Category becomes Current in August 2013

There is good news for spouses and children (unmarried and under the age of 21) of lawful permanent residents, aka F2A category, this month! Starting August 1, 2013 through at least August 31, 2013, the F2A category has a current priority date for nationals all over the world.

This means that all foreign nationals who are the spouse or child (unmarried and under the age of 21) of a green card holder may apply for lawful permanent resident status immediately.

If the spouse or child of the permanent resident is currently in the U.S., the permanent resident should file the I-130 and I-485 as soon as possible. If the I-130 has already been submitted and is either pending or approved, the permanent resident should go ahead and file the I-485 during the month of August.

If the spouse or child of the permanent resident is outside of the U.S., the permanent resident should file the I-130 as soon as possible. If the I-130 has already been submitted and it is approved before or in August, the permanent resident should go ahead and initiate consular processing in their home country’s U.S. Consulate during the month of August.

Below is the chart for family-based immigrant visa numbers for August 2013

So whether you already have a petition filed under the F2A category or whether you do not yet have a visa petition filed for you and are the spouse or child of a permanent resident, you should act as soon as possible to take advantage of the F2A category’s current priority date. We are not sure if the F2A category will remain current beyond the month of August, so do not miss this opportunity.

Click here for more information on petitioning for a family member.

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