AILA has recentlydialoged with the Department of State’s Charlie Oppenheim, who is the DOS’chief for producing the Visa Bulletin.  MULaw has spoken with Mr. Oppenheim several times in the past and have alwaysfound that his projections are well thought out and very accurate.

Here are hisprojections based on his recent conversation with AILA:
  • The Philippine EB-3 date should continue to beconsistent with the Worldwide (Rest of World) date for at least the next fewmonths.  Usage of Philippine EB-1 andEB-2 numbers has decreased, leaving more numbers for Philippine EB-3. 
  • India EB-2 numbers should continue to befavorable, although large jumps forward should not be expected.  The current priority date for Indian EB-2 isMay 2009.  Adjustment of Statusapplicants should be prepared to get RFEs for medical exams if their prioritydate is at or near that date.  Adjustmentof Status applicants should be prepared to get RFEs for medical exams if theirpriority date is at or near that date.