Visa Bulletin for April 2020
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the April 2020 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from March 2020: 31 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were F3 Philippines (+7.5 months), F1 Philippines (+5.9 months), F4 Philippines (+5.0 months).
USCIS filing chart for April 2020 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, April 2020 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 | May 1, 2015+2.0 mowas Mar 1, 2015 | Jun 8, 2017+0.2 mowas Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2019+3.0 mowas Mar 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019+3.0 mowas Mar 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019+3.0 mowas Mar 1, 2019 |
| EB-2 | May 25, 2009+0.1 mowas May 22, 2009 | Sep 1, 2015+0.6 mowas Aug 15, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 22, 2009+0.2 mowas Jan 15, 2009 | Apr 15, 2016+0.8 mowas Mar 22, 2016 | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 22, 2009+0.2 mowas Jan 15, 2009 | Jul 1, 2008+1.0 mowas Jun 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Jan 22, 2018+2.2 mowas Nov 15, 2017 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Jan 1, 2019+2.3 mowas Oct 22, 2018 | May 15, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jan 1, 2014+2.8 mowas Oct 8, 2013 | Jan 1, 2014+2.8 mowas Oct 8, 2013 | Sep 22, 1997+0.2 mowas Sep 15, 1997 | Mar 1, 2010+5.9 mowas Sep 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2014+2.8 mowas Oct 8, 2013 |
| F2A | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| F2B | Nov 1, 2014+1.5 mowas Sep 15, 2014 | Nov 1, 2014+1.5 mowas Sep 15, 2014 | Dec 1, 1998+1.5 mowas Oct 15, 1998 | Feb 1, 2010+4.0 mowas Oct 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2014+1.5 mowas Sep 15, 2014 |
| F3 | Feb 1, 2008+1.6 mowas Dec 15, 2007 | Feb 1, 2008+1.6 mowas Dec 15, 2007 | May 8, 1996+1.0 mowas Apr 8, 1996 | May 15, 2000+7.5 mowas Oct 1, 1999 | Feb 1, 2008+1.6 mowas Dec 15, 2007 |
| F4 | Dec 22, 2004+0.5 mowas Dec 8, 2004 | Jul 1, 2006 | Mar 15, 1998+0.9 mowas Feb 15, 1998 | May 1, 2000+5.0 mowas Dec 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 2006 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Sep 1, 2014+2.8 mowas Jun 8, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014+2.8 mowas Jun 8, 2014 | Dec 1, 1999+0.3 mowas Nov 22, 1999 | Nov 1, 2010+6.0 mowas May 1, 2010 | Sep 1, 2014+2.8 mowas Jun 8, 2014 |
| F2A | Feb 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Jan 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Jan 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Jan 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Jan 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Jan 1, 2020 |
| F2B | Jul 1, 2015+1.5 mowas May 15, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015+1.5 mowas May 15, 2015 | Aug 1, 1999+1.3 mowas Jun 22, 1999 | Oct 1, 2010+4.0 mowas Jun 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2015+1.5 mowas May 15, 2015 |
| F3 | Oct 1, 2008+1.5 mowas Aug 15, 2008 | Oct 1, 2008+1.5 mowas Aug 15, 2008 | Jul 15, 2000 | Jan 15, 2001+7.5 mowas Jun 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2008+1.5 mowas Aug 15, 2008 |
| F4 | Aug 22, 2005+0.5 mowas Aug 8, 2005 | Jul 25, 2007+0.1 mowas Jul 22, 2007 | Jan 15, 1999+0.2 mowas Jan 8, 1999 | Jan 1, 2001+6.0 mowas Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 25, 2007+0.1 mowas Jul 22, 2007 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the April 2020 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with March 2020, 31 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 India (Mar 1, 2015 to May 1, 2015), EB-1 China (Jun 1, 2017 to Jun 8, 2017), EB-1 Mexico (Mar 1, 2019 to Jun 1, 2019), EB-1 Philippines (Mar 1, 2019 to Jun 1, 2019), EB-1 Rest of World (Mar 1, 2019 to Jun 1, 2019), EB-2 India (May 22, 2009 to May 25, 2009), EB-2 China (Aug 15, 2015 to Sep 1, 2015), EB-3 India (Jan 15, 2009 to Jan 22, 2009), EB-3 China (Mar 22, 2016 to Apr 15, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers India (Jan 15, 2009 to Jan 22, 2009), EB-3 Other Workers China (Jun 1, 2008 to Jul 1, 2008), EB-4 Mexico (Nov 15, 2017 to Jan 22, 2018), EB-5 India (Oct 22, 2018 to Jan 1, 2019), F1 India (Oct 8, 2013 to Jan 1, 2014), F1 China (Oct 8, 2013 to Jan 1, 2014), F1 Mexico (Sep 15, 1997 to Sep 22, 1997), F1 Philippines (Sep 1, 2009 to Mar 1, 2010), F1 Rest of World (Oct 8, 2013 to Jan 1, 2014), F2B India (Sep 15, 2014 to Nov 1, 2014), F2B China (Sep 15, 2014 to Nov 1, 2014), F2B Mexico (Oct 15, 1998 to Dec 1, 1998), F2B Philippines (Oct 1, 2009 to Feb 1, 2010), F2B Rest of World (Sep 15, 2014 to Nov 1, 2014), F3 India (Dec 15, 2007 to Feb 1, 2008), F3 China (Dec 15, 2007 to Feb 1, 2008), F3 Mexico (Apr 8, 1996 to May 8, 1996), F3 Philippines (Oct 1, 1999 to May 15, 2000), F3 Rest of World (Dec 15, 2007 to Feb 1, 2008), F4 India (Dec 8, 2004 to Dec 22, 2004), F4 Mexico (Feb 15, 1998 to Mar 15, 1998), F4 Philippines (Dec 1, 1999 to May 1, 2000).
Did any category retrogress in April 2020?
No. No final action date moved back compared with March 2020.
Which chart did USCIS designate for April 2020?
For April 2020, 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 2020. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.