The United States Department of State has released its Visa Bulletin for April 2010. The Visa Bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers for each permanent residence category each month.

By comparing the priority date for a particular permanent residence case with the dates shown in the Visa Bulletin, it is possible to estimate how long it will take for a visa number to become available. This month’s Visa Bulletin also includes a section that provides background information on frequently misunderstood points including the applicability of INA §202(a)(5) and §202(e).

The April 2010 Department of State Visa Bulletin is available here.