Visa Bulletin for April 2016
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the April 2016 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from March 2016: 37 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were F1 Philippines (+3.0 months), EB-3 China (+2.5 months), EB-3 Mexico (+1.5 months).
USCIS filing chart for April 2016 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, April 2016 adjustment of status filing charts.
New to the two charts? Read Final Action Dates vs Dates for Filing.
Employment-based: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Nov 8, 2008+0.8 mowas Oct 15, 2008 | Sep 1, 2012+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 2012 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Aug 8, 2004+0.8 mowas Jul 15, 2004 | Aug 15, 2013+2.5 mowas Jun 1, 2013 | Feb 15, 2016+1.5 mowas Jan 1, 2016 | May 1, 2008+1.5 mowas Mar 15, 2008 | Feb 15, 2016+1.5 mowas Jan 1, 2016 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Aug 8, 2004+0.8 mowas Jul 15, 2004 | Mar 1, 2007+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2007 | Feb 15, 2016+1.5 mowas Jan 1, 2016 | May 1, 2008+1.5 mowas Mar 15, 2008 | Feb 15, 2016+1.5 mowas Jan 1, 2016 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Feb 1, 2014+0.3 mowas Jan 22, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Sep 22, 2008+1.5 mowas Aug 8, 2008 | Sep 22, 2008+1.5 mowas Aug 8, 2008 | Jan 22, 1995+0.5 mowas Jan 8, 1995 | Jul 1, 2004+3.0 mowas Apr 1, 2004 | Sep 22, 2008+1.5 mowas Aug 8, 2008 |
| F2A | Oct 22, 2014+1.0 mowas Sep 22, 2014 | Oct 22, 2014+1.0 mowas Sep 22, 2014 | Jul 22, 2014+1.2 mowas Jun 15, 2014 | Oct 22, 2014+1.0 mowas Sep 22, 2014 | Oct 22, 2014+1.0 mowas Sep 22, 2014 |
| F2B | Jun 15, 2009+0.8 mowas May 22, 2009 | Jun 15, 2009+0.8 mowas May 22, 2009 | Sep 8, 1995 | Apr 1, 2005+1.0 mowas Mar 1, 2005 | Jun 15, 2009+0.8 mowas May 22, 2009 |
| F3 | Nov 22, 2004+1.2 mowas Oct 15, 2004 | Nov 22, 2004+1.2 mowas Oct 15, 2004 | Oct 1, 1994+0.5 mowas Sep 15, 1994 | Dec 22, 1993+0.5 mowas Dec 8, 1993 | Nov 22, 2004+1.2 mowas Oct 15, 2004 |
| F4 | Jul 22, 2003+0.7 mowas Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 22, 2003+0.7 mowas Jul 1, 2003 | Apr 8, 1997+0.2 mowas Apr 1, 1997 | Sep 1, 1992+0.6 mowas Aug 15, 1992 | Jul 22, 2003+0.7 mowas Jul 1, 2003 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the April 2016 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with March 2016, 37 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Oct 15, 2008 to Nov 8, 2008), EB-2 China (Aug 1, 2012 to Sep 1, 2012), EB-3 India (Jul 15, 2004 to Aug 8, 2004), EB-3 China (Jun 1, 2013 to Aug 15, 2013), EB-3 Mexico (Jan 1, 2016 to Feb 15, 2016), EB-3 Philippines (Mar 15, 2008 to May 1, 2008), EB-3 Rest of World (Jan 1, 2016 to Feb 15, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers India (Jul 15, 2004 to Aug 8, 2004), EB-3 Other Workers China (Feb 1, 2007 to Mar 1, 2007), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Jan 1, 2016 to Feb 15, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Mar 15, 2008 to May 1, 2008), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Jan 1, 2016 to Feb 15, 2016), EB-5 China (Jan 22, 2014 to Feb 1, 2014), F1 India (Aug 8, 2008 to Sep 22, 2008), F1 China (Aug 8, 2008 to Sep 22, 2008), F1 Mexico (Jan 8, 1995 to Jan 22, 1995), F1 Philippines (Apr 1, 2004 to Jul 1, 2004), F1 Rest of World (Aug 8, 2008 to Sep 22, 2008), F2A India (Sep 22, 2014 to Oct 22, 2014), F2A China (Sep 22, 2014 to Oct 22, 2014), F2A Mexico (Jun 15, 2014 to Jul 22, 2014), F2A Philippines (Sep 22, 2014 to Oct 22, 2014), F2A Rest of World (Sep 22, 2014 to Oct 22, 2014), F2B India (May 22, 2009 to Jun 15, 2009), F2B China (May 22, 2009 to Jun 15, 2009), F2B Philippines (Mar 1, 2005 to Apr 1, 2005), F2B Rest of World (May 22, 2009 to Jun 15, 2009), F3 India (Oct 15, 2004 to Nov 22, 2004), F3 China (Oct 15, 2004 to Nov 22, 2004), F3 Mexico (Sep 15, 1994 to Oct 1, 1994), F3 Philippines (Dec 8, 1993 to Dec 22, 1993), F3 Rest of World (Oct 15, 2004 to Nov 22, 2004), F4 India (Jul 1, 2003 to Jul 22, 2003), F4 China (Jul 1, 2003 to Jul 22, 2003), F4 Mexico (Apr 1, 1997 to Apr 8, 1997), F4 Philippines (Aug 15, 1992 to Sep 1, 1992), F4 Rest of World (Jul 1, 2003 to Jul 22, 2003).
Did any category retrogress in April 2016?
No. No final action date moved back compared with March 2016.
Which chart did USCIS designate for April 2016?
For April 2016, USCIS designated the Dates for Filing chart for family-sponsored applicants and the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based applicants for adjustment of status applications.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin, April 2016. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.