The U.S. Department of State has released its July 2009 Visa Bulletin, which lists annual visa quotas for certain immigrant visa categories and determines when an applicant may apply for permanent residence. The July Visa Bulletin reflects an even greater backlog of visa numbers in employment-based categories, and the Department of State Visa Office has affirmed further retrogression will become a reality in the coming months.
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