Spouses & Unmarried Children Under 21 of LPRs (lawful permanent residents) can apply for Green Cards in August 2013, when all priority dates will be CURRENT.

As was announced by the US Department of State in their monthly Visa Bulletin, Spouses and Children of LPRs (permanent residents) can apply for green cards in August. Visa numbers will be made available in August 2013 to spouses and unmarried children under 21 of  permanent residents for ALL countries of birth.

The priority dates will be CURRENT in August 2013 for all countries of birth in this visa category. Therefore, they will advance by almost 2 years in just one month!

Please remember that this will be true only in August, not in July. It's also not clear what priority dates will be announced in September 2013.

See at http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_6028.html

As a practical matter, if you are a LPR (permanent resident) and you petitioned for your spouse and children who are abroad, they can apply for immigrant visas (green cards) in August. If your spouse and children and lawfully in the United States and are not overstays, they can apply for adjustment of status (green card). If you have any doubts or your spouse is overstay, you shall consult with an experienced immigration attorney before filing any immigration petition or application.

If you need help, please email our law office and I will get back to you with our confidential questionnaire and to schedule the best time to have a phone or Skype legal consultation.

Luba Smal.
Immigration Attorney.

Note: This information is provided for legal information purposes only and should not be considered a legal advice; it doesn't create an attorney-client relationship. In some jurisdictions it might be considered an attorney advertising. For more information or to schedule a consultation please visit http://www.law-visa-usa.com/contact_us.html or email at Attorney @law-visa-usa.com.