Visa Bulletin for April 2017
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the April 2017 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from March 2017: 38 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-3 Philippines (+6.0 months), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (+6.0 months), EB-3 China (+5.0 months).
USCIS filing chart for April 2017 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Final Action Dates
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, April 2017 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 | Jun 22, 2008+0.7 mowas Jun 1, 2008 | Jan 15, 2013+1.0 mowas Dec 15, 2012 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Mar 24, 2005+0.1 mowas Mar 22, 2005 | Aug 15, 2014+5.0 mowas Mar 15, 2014 | Feb 15, 2017+2.5 mowas Dec 1, 2016 | Sep 15, 2012+6.0 mowas Mar 15, 2012 | Feb 15, 2017+2.5 mowas Dec 1, 2016 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Mar 24, 2005+0.1 mowas Mar 22, 2005 | Mar 1, 2006+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2006 | Feb 15, 2017+2.5 mowas Dec 1, 2016 | Sep 15, 2012+6.0 mowas Mar 15, 2012 | Feb 15, 2017+2.5 mowas Dec 1, 2016 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Jul 15, 2015 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | May 22, 2014+0.7 mowas May 1, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Oct 15, 2010+4.5 mowas Jun 1, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010+4.5 mowas Jun 1, 2010 | May 22, 1995+0.2 mowas May 15, 1995 | Jan 15, 2006+1.0 mowas Dec 15, 2005 | Oct 15, 2010+4.5 mowas Jun 1, 2010 |
| F2A | Jun 8, 2015+1.0 mowas May 8, 2015 | Jun 8, 2015+1.0 mowas May 8, 2015 | May 22, 2015+1.0 mowas Apr 22, 2015 | Jun 8, 2015+1.0 mowas May 8, 2015 | Jun 8, 2015+1.0 mowas May 8, 2015 |
| F2B | Sep 15, 2010+1.0 mowas Aug 15, 2010 | Sep 15, 2010+1.0 mowas Aug 15, 2010 | Dec 22, 1995+1.0 mowas Nov 22, 1995 | Jun 15, 2006+1.5 mowas May 1, 2006 | Sep 15, 2010+1.0 mowas Aug 15, 2010 |
| F3 | May 15, 2005+0.8 mowas Apr 22, 2005 | May 15, 2005+0.8 mowas Apr 22, 2005 | Jan 8, 1995+0.6 mowas Dec 22, 1994 | Sep 15, 1994+0.2 mowas Sep 8, 1994 | May 15, 2005+0.8 mowas Apr 22, 2005 |
| F4 | Aug 15, 2003+0.8 mowas Jul 22, 2003 | May 8, 2004+2.5 mowas Feb 22, 2004 | Jun 15, 1997+0.5 mowas Jun 1, 1997 | Sep 8, 1993+1.2 mowas Aug 1, 1993 | May 8, 2004+2.5 mowas Feb 22, 2004 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the April 2017 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with March 2017, 38 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Jun 1, 2008 to Jun 22, 2008), EB-2 China (Dec 15, 2012 to Jan 15, 2013), EB-3 India (Mar 22, 2005 to Mar 24, 2005), EB-3 China (Mar 15, 2014 to Aug 15, 2014), EB-3 Mexico (Dec 1, 2016 to Feb 15, 2017), EB-3 Philippines (Mar 15, 2012 to Sep 15, 2012), EB-3 Rest of World (Dec 1, 2016 to Feb 15, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers India (Mar 22, 2005 to Mar 24, 2005), EB-3 Other Workers China (Feb 1, 2006 to Mar 1, 2006), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Dec 1, 2016 to Feb 15, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Mar 15, 2012 to Sep 15, 2012), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Dec 1, 2016 to Feb 15, 2017), EB-5 China (May 1, 2014 to May 22, 2014), F1 India (Jun 1, 2010 to Oct 15, 2010), F1 China (Jun 1, 2010 to Oct 15, 2010), F1 Mexico (May 15, 1995 to May 22, 1995), F1 Philippines (Dec 15, 2005 to Jan 15, 2006), F1 Rest of World (Jun 1, 2010 to Oct 15, 2010), F2A India (May 8, 2015 to Jun 8, 2015), F2A China (May 8, 2015 to Jun 8, 2015), F2A Mexico (Apr 22, 2015 to May 22, 2015), F2A Philippines (May 8, 2015 to Jun 8, 2015), F2A Rest of World (May 8, 2015 to Jun 8, 2015), F2B India (Aug 15, 2010 to Sep 15, 2010), F2B China (Aug 15, 2010 to Sep 15, 2010), F2B Mexico (Nov 22, 1995 to Dec 22, 1995), F2B Philippines (May 1, 2006 to Jun 15, 2006), F2B Rest of World (Aug 15, 2010 to Sep 15, 2010), F3 India (Apr 22, 2005 to May 15, 2005), F3 China (Apr 22, 2005 to May 15, 2005), F3 Mexico (Dec 22, 1994 to Jan 8, 1995), F3 Philippines (Sep 8, 1994 to Sep 15, 1994), F3 Rest of World (Apr 22, 2005 to May 15, 2005), F4 India (Jul 22, 2003 to Aug 15, 2003), F4 China (Feb 22, 2004 to May 8, 2004), F4 Mexico (Jun 1, 1997 to Jun 15, 1997), F4 Philippines (Aug 1, 1993 to Sep 8, 1993), F4 Rest of World (Feb 22, 2004 to May 8, 2004).
Did any category retrogress in April 2017?
No. No final action date moved back compared with March 2017.
Which chart did USCIS designate for April 2017?
For April 2017, USCIS designated the Final Action Dates chart for both family-sponsored and employment-based applicants for adjustment of status applications.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin, April 2017. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.