That sure seems interesting piyushpan. It sure seems to suggest so, but I would not be so sure as it does not say explicitly that you can apply if the priority dates are not current. What it means is that USCIS can not approve the petition, (if a petition has already been filed) unless a immigrant visa is available. Does it mean one can apply even if priority dates are not current ?? I am not so sure yet. But I hope you are right