The inflation reduction act of 2022

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Hello All,

My questions concern the new changes that THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT OF 2022 puts forward for Adjustment of Status. I understand that these changes are very new and people need time to digest them, but I would be happy to hear your opinions or advice. I love to think and plan ahead.

I present my case and questions below. Looking forward to your comments.

Best wishes,
Anna
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I. FACTS OF THE CASE

1. I am the beneficiary of an approved Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative, as follows:
   • Preference category: F4
   • Priority date: 27 JAN 2011
   • USCIS approval date: 28 JAN 2014
2. Yesterday, the US Senate passed THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT OF 2022 [1].
3. The House vote on this bill is scheduled on 12 August 2022, which will most certainly pass the bill.
4. Subtitle A of Title VI of the Bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act.
5. With regards to my case, section SEC. 60003 amends Section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1255) and introduces the conditions for Adjustment of Status.
6. I believe that my case falls under (n)(2) of the Exemptions of the visa availability, as follows:
   • I am the beneficiary of an approved petition under subparagraph (A)(i) of section 204(a)(1)
   • My petition bears a priority date that is more than 3 years
   • I am willing to submit a request for adjustment of status, pay the supplemental fee of $2,500, and meet any other requirements.

II. QUESTIONS

1. How do I obtain a visa to be able to enter the US?
2. What visa should I obtain to be able to enter the US?
3. Do I tell the local Embassy about my intentions of adjusting my status?
4. How realistic is it that the Embassy will issue me a visa?

[1]. Text of the bill is available at: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-...bill/5376/text