What's the difference between Table A and Table B of the American Family Immigration Plan?

1. Form A refers to the deadline for applying for an immigrant visa, also known as the immigration timetable. Table A is mainly for interview applications of American consulates in various countries.

For friends who are waiting for an interview in the mainland, the following two conditions must be met before they can arrange an interview, both of which are indispensable.

① Received NVC conclusion letter; Table a is due.

2. Table B refers to the date of application, that is, the date when NVC can start. If the priority date is earlier than the publication date in the following table, the immigrant visa applicant can start to pay NVC and submit the required documents after receiving the NVC application letter.

Schedule B is generally faster than schedule A, that is to say, all types of scheduled immigrants, whether they are relatives or professional immigrants. As long as the case reaches the NVC stage and the priority date is earlier than the date in Table B, the NVC stage can be started immediately: fill in the DS260 form and upload the guarantee materials and relevant notarial certificates.

In addition, there is a very important point. If you choose to transfer your identity in the United States and submit I-485, you can submit your application if Form B is scheduled to arrive, and you can stay in the United States and wait for the approval notice of your immigration application.

For applicants with a scheduled date (F 1/F3/F4/F2B), you should read both Form A and Form B, and then start to file a case according to your actual situation. I hope this answer can be helpful to the subject.