The July 2007 Visa Bulletin published by the U.S. Department of State on June 13, 2007, indicates that as of July 1, 2007, all employment-based immigration categories will be current, except for the "other workers" category.
This progression in visa numbers means that any foreign national who is the beneficiary of an approved I-140 petition or is otherwise eligible for concurrent filing is now permitted to apply for permanent residence in the U.S. via the filing of an Adjustment of Status application in the United States.
However, the Department of State has also indicated that if the demand for visa numbers is strong, the employment-based preferences could retrogress by October 2007 (the start of the 2008 fiscal year).
See below for the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin link: http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_3258.html
Please feel free to contact your Proskauer Rose attorney if you have any questions regarding the above.
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