India, Oct. 25 -- The US Visa Bulletin is a monthly publication issued by the Department of State that helps people waiting for family-sponsored or employment-based permanent residency track when they can move forward with their applications. It lists cut-off dates that determine when immigrant visas are available and when applicants may submit required documents or qualify for final approval.

According to the official US Department of State Visa Bulletin page, the bulletin covers family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories, which are subject to annual numerical limits. Applicants must check the relevant category, priority date and country of chargeability to understand their place in the queue.

The bulletin tracks the a...