The U.S. Department of State monitors the annual numbers of Immigrant Visas being issued. Each month, the U.S. Department of State issues a new Visa Bulletin. The Visa Bulletin summarizes the number of available immigrant visas. The Visa Bulletin helps determine the amount of time it will take to obtain a certain category of immigrant visas. The Visa Bulletin lists the “cut-off dates” for each category/classification. Depending on the number of visas being applied for, the cut-off date moves forward, backward, or remains in the same spot. Find a copy of the Visa Bulletin at www.travel.state.gov