EB3/EW3 Visa Retrogression

[jcm122 3]

Hello,

Does anyone know whether date retrogression has taken place for the EB-3 visa? I am in the general category country so regional limits don't apply.  Visa class EW. Can't seem to get a straight answer online at the moment.

Thanks

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

EW is “other workers”, right? If so yes it’s retrogressed from being current in May to a priority date of 8 May 2019 in both the June and July visa bulletins. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2022/visa-bulletin-for-july-2022.html

[jcm122 3]

4 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

EW is “other workers”, right? If so yes it’s retrogressed from being current in May to a priority date of 8 May 2019 in both the June and July visa bulletins. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2022/visa-bulletin-for-july-2022.html

Thanks very much.  Was it still current in the May bulletin though? Seems like a big jump back. We had an interview scheduled for early May so would have thought it'd still be current at that point. Does NVC schedule interviews even if the dates aren't current?

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

Just now, jcm122 said:

Thanks very much.  Was it still current in the May bulletin though? Seems like a big jump back. We had an interview scheduled for early May so would have thought it'd still be current at that point. Does NVC schedule interviews even if the dates aren't current?

Yes, it was current up to May. What happened to your May interview?

 

There’s no point scheduling interviews if dates aren’t current, because a visa can’t be issued.

[jcm122 3]

2 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Yes, it was current up to May. What happened to your May interview?

 

There’s no point scheduling interviews if dates aren’t current, because a visa can’t be issued.

Interview was 4 May. They said they have everything they need and will let us know. Since then I've been following up every week, but get a similar response (see below):

 

Your case is with the adjudicating officer. 

As soon as the adjudication has been completed, we will continue processing the visa. If the officer requires any further information, I will let you know.

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

Ah, I see, that’s unfortunate it was not complete in May. They will now have to wait for your PD to become current again before they can issue the visa.

[jcm122 3]

4 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Ah, I see, that’s unfortunate it was not complete in May. They will now have to wait for your PD to become current again before they can issue the visa.

So because it wasn't finalized before the PD changed, it will now need to wait? Even if the interview has been conducted?  Any idea what the status on CEAC should say if the application has been parked/paused? Mine still shows "Ready" with no case updates since 9 May so not really sure what to make of it.

[theprogrammerguy 4]

10 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

Ah, I see, that’s unfortunate it was not complete in May. They will now have to wait for your PD to become current again before they can issue the visa.

How can I know if my case falls within Other Workers? The Prevailing Wage section on the ETA 9089 form had Skill Level listed as 1, not sure if that applies. If it helps, my civil documents have been filed, I'm waiting for approval there, and also for an interview date.

 

Thank you so much in advance.

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

I believe the EW classification is what indicates “other workers”, but you can confirm this with your employer’s lawyer. 
 

10 hours ago, jcm122 said:

So because it wasn't finalized before the PD changed, it will now need to wait? Even if the interview has been conducted?  Any idea what the status on CEAC should say if the application has been parked/paused? Mine still shows "Ready" with no case updates since 9 May so not really sure what to make of it.

Unfortunately yes. A visa number needs to be available at the time it is actually requested by the consulate, which is after processing is completed. CEAC statuses are not always reliable and I’m not sure anyway what it “should” say in a retrogression situation. 

[theprogrammerguy 4]

23 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

I believe the EW classification is what indicates “other workers”, but you can confirm this with your employer’s lawyer. 
 

Unfortunately yes. A visa number needs to be available at the time it is actually requested by the consulate, which is after processing is completed. CEAC statuses are not always reliable and I’m not sure anyway what it “should” say in a retrogression situation. 

Yep, I'm in this case. Amazing, every single phase that could have delayed, did so, even taking two months to be able to pay the NVC fee.
 

Since the date didn't move from June to July, still listed as May 8th 2019, do you think it's likely to move fast at all, or to just stall out? I know it's not an exact science, but I'm at my wit's end.

[jcm122 3]

13 minutes ago, theprogrammerguy said:

Yep, I'm in this case. Amazing, every single phase that could have delayed, did so, even taking two months to be able to pay the NVC fee.
 

Since the date didn't move from June to July, still listed as May 8th 2019, do you think it's likely to move fast at all, or to just stall out? I know it's not an exact science, but I'm at my wit's end.

I've seen some comments that the visa bulletin prediction is that "other worker" will become current again in August. How accurate are these predictions?

[theprogrammerguy 4]

Just now, jcm122 said:

I've seen some comments that the visa bulletin prediction is that "other worker" will become current again in August. How accurate are these predictions?

Where did you see that? Please let me know

[jcm122 3]

4 minutes ago, theprogrammerguy said:

Where did you see that? Please let me know

Someone saw this page. Not sure how reliable it is or how they calculate these predictions 

 

https://www.mygcvisa.com/visa-bulletin/visa-bulletin-predictions.aspx 

[theprogrammerguy 4]

1 minute ago, jcm122 said:

Someone saw this page. Not sure how reliable it is or how they calculate these predictions 

 

https://www.mygcvisa.com/visa-bulletin/visa-bulletin-predictions.aspx 

Eh, I think it's unlikely to be honest. Won't even get my hopes up, no point.

[jcm122 3]

Just now, theprogrammerguy said:

Eh, I think it's unlikely to be honest. Won't even get my hopes up, no point.

Yeah, you and me both. Every step has had months of extra delays. Seeing is believing I'm afraid. We'll have to wait (again) and see what happens. Again.