What does "priority date current" mean?
By Attorney Izi Pinho, Esq. · Florida Bar #126610·Published Jan 15, 2026·Reviewed Apr 20, 2026
Answer
Priority date is when your case entered the Visa Bulletin queue. "Current" means your category and country have no backlog — you can proceed immediately to the next step (I-485 or DS-260). For Brazil in 2026, EB-1, EB-2, and EB-5 are CURRENT; EB-3 has a small backlog.
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