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US Priority Date Retention and Portability
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Earlier dates may be kept when switching categories under set rules.
Short answer: US employment-based cases may retain an earlier priority date when changing category or refiling under specific rules. The detail is technical — counsel should calculate if you have a prior case.
