Merit Visa Services LLC

10/22/2025

The U.S. Department of State has published the Visa Bulletin for November 2025, which includes both the Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing tables across family‑based and employment‑based immigrant categories. 

Meanwhile, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)’s “Adjustment of Status Filing Charts” page confirms that for November 2025, applicants in all family‑sponsored and all employment‑based preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart. 

If your priority date is earlier than the cutoff listed on the Dates for Filing chart for your category and country, you may be eligible to file your adjustment of status (e.g., Form I‑485 if in the U.S.).

Because USCIS is using the Dates for Filing chart rather than the Final Action Dates chart this month, the filing window is broader (i.e., more applicants become eligible to file) even if actual visa issuance (Final Action) is still waiting on availability.

In employment‑based categories, there was no movement in cutoff dates for November compared to October.
https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Bulletins/visabulletin_November2025.pdf; https://www.aila.org/library/uscis-adjustment-of-status-filing-dates-for-november-2025; https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/news-insights/the-fp-visa-bulletin-for-november-2025.html

09/01/2025

Watch out for this new electronic payment option to USCIS by US bank account holders

Individuals would need access to either a U.S. bank account or a credit card to pay required fees, USCIS said in a news release.

08/14/2025

Green Card Applicants Take Note! According to Newsweek, U.S. immigration officials are warning that employment-based green card categories may reach their annual limits by the end of September (https://www.newsweek.com/green-card-immigration-warning-applications-2112803). With more than 11.3 million applications already pending, this development could leave many qualified applicants facing delays and uncertainty. If you are planning to apply or you are already in the process, now is the time to act quickly and strategically. At Merit Visa Services, we help clients understand these policy changes, prepare strong filings, and avoid costly delays. Do not wait until the doors close for this fiscal year, let us review your case and guide you on the next steps. Send us a message today to schedule a consultation

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07/19/2025

USCIS has a new director, Joseph B. Edlow. Stuff like this can change how cases get handled. If you’re planning to file or just want to know what this means for you, shoot us a message. We’ve got you

07/09/2025

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07/04/2025

July 4 is Independence Day in the United States. For many professionals, legal pathways like EB2 NIW and EB1A offer a different kind of independence because it is an opportunity to petition based on personal merit, without employer sponsorship. Merit Visa Services develops full petition cases under these categories! We assess eligibility, define proposed endeavors, draft all required letters, and structure evidence in line with USCIS standards. If you plan to petition, and the evidence is available, we can help you prepare it properly.

06/30/2025

Thinking of applying for a U.S. green card without a job offer? You might qualify under the EB-2 NIW or EB-1A categories but success is about strategy, documentation, and knowing how to argue your value. We do this professionally. We write full petitions, expert opinion letters, business plans, and recommendations tailored to your field, your case, and your life. If you’re not sure where you stand, message us directly. We’ll tell you right away if you’re wasting time or if you actually have a shot.

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06/30/2025

A strong EB-1A case is more than just credentials. The quality of your recommendation letters, expert opinions, and business plan can make or break the petition. That is what we focus on, getting every word to pull weight.
Need help with the writing? Let us handle it

06/30/2025

The EB-2 NIW is a green card path for professionals with advanced degrees or proven ability whose work holds national importance. No job offer required. No labor certification needed.
If that sounds like your lane, we should talk

06/30/2025

We recently prepared an EB-2 NIW petition for a petroleum engineer with 32 years at Chevron, no master’s degree, but a rock-solid track record in gas-to-liquid systems. It is not about academic titles. It is about the national value of your work.
Think your experience counts? Send a message.

06/30/2025

Welcome to Merit Visa Services LLC
We specialize in expertly written U.S. immigration petition documents:
- EB-2 NIW & EB-1A petition narratives
- Letters of recommendation
- Expert opinion letters
- USCIS-compliant business plans

Whether you are a professional, entrepreneur, or researcher, we help you frame your case, not just fill out forms.

📍 Based in Kentucky. Serving clients globally.

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