if the ban is lifted, i think there will be retrogration for sure as we can see when there was not a ban, the VB was moving like turtle and vice versa.

i think there should be no retrogression for eb3 OW, but for eb3 skilled. i think OW is good where its at considering retrogression. hopefully it still moves, lets see what the judge says.

that appeal by DOJ will be filed tomorrow so it might be published next week

I don't think the judge will gove a stay to the goverment, the judge was clear with her decision that it is discriminatory and they have to consider each case based on its merits. State department noted that the pause was made until they develop a system to screen people which for USCIS there is the public charge, for department of state they have the eprlwide training. The judge will not issue a stay and the pause will stay lifted. I dont think retrogression will happen but either no movement or very small movements

Why would you wish misfortune for the persons who are stuck doing Consular in their countries? There are persons who have been waiting 5, or 6 years for a visa.

May 01, 2022 is maximum

@eb3 unskilled for fad or dof?

@karo s your PD is almost current, right?

@yo cha Yes

@eb3_unsk eb3_unsk FAD

we will be lucky if they moved the FAD by 2 weeks!

The government stay request was denied

@karo s yes but i dont think it should affect the VB.

They wouldn't have delayed the visa bulletin this long if ot wouldn't affect it

@karo s they would have released the bulletin right away likr September. in my opinion, they would have calculated and made two bulletins and all if there is something. the pause is out, however, consulates are still not processing. so lets see whats the deal. i hope they forward it so ppl are current.