what is priority date in i-140 mean
The priority date is the date the USCIS first receives the immigrant preference petition (Form I-140). For family-based applicants, a priority date is the date the USCIS first receives the immigrant petition (Form I-130) filed on the alienâs behalf.PERM labor certification is an extremely complicated and time-sensitive procedure.We recommend that you consult with an experienced and responsible immigration attorney.he purpose of a Priority Date is to identify when the alien may apply for an Adjustment of Status (I-485) or an immigrant visa through Consular Processing if the alien beneficiary is outside of the U.S. Each month, the State Department's Visa office publishes a table of cutoff dates.