Visa Bulletin for August 2016
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the August 2016 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from July 2016: 20 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed, and 6 changed to or from Current or Unavailable. The biggest moves were EB-3 Philippines (+2.9 months), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (+2.9 months), F2B Philippines (+2.5 months).
USCIS filing chart for August 2016 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Final Action Dates
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, August 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 | Jan 1, 2010no longer currentwas Current | Jan 1, 2010no longer currentwas Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Nov 15, 2004+0.5 mowas Nov 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2014no longer currentwas Current | Feb 1, 2014no longer currentwas Current | Feb 1, 2014no longer currentwas Current |
| EB-3 | Nov 8, 2004+0.6 mowas Oct 22, 2004 | Jan 1, 2010 | Mar 15, 2016+0.5 mowas Mar 1, 2016 | May 15, 2009+2.9 mowas Feb 15, 2009 | Mar 15, 2016+0.5 mowas Mar 1, 2016 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Nov 8, 2004+0.6 mowas Oct 22, 2004 | Jan 1, 2004 | Mar 15, 2016+0.5 mowas Mar 1, 2016 | May 15, 2009+2.9 mowas Feb 15, 2009 | Mar 15, 2016+0.5 mowas Mar 1, 2016 |
| EB-4 | Jan 1, 2010no longer currentwas Current | Current | Jan 1, 2010 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Feb 15, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Jul 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2013 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jul 1, 2005 | May 1, 2015 | Current | Jan 1, 2013+36.0 mowas Jan 1, 2010 | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jul 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2009 | Current | Jan 1, 2013+36.0 mowas Jan 1, 2010 | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | May 1, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | May 22, 2009+2.0 mowas Mar 22, 2009 | May 22, 2009+2.0 mowas Mar 22, 2009 | Mar 8, 1995 | Mar 22, 2005+1.6 mowas Feb 1, 2005 | May 22, 2009+2.0 mowas Mar 22, 2009 |
| F2A | Nov 15, 2014 | Nov 15, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014 | Nov 15, 2014 | Nov 15, 2014 |
| F2B | Jan 8, 2010+1.0 mowas Dec 8, 2009 | Jan 8, 2010+1.0 mowas Dec 8, 2009 | Sep 8, 1995 | Sep 15, 2005+2.5 mowas Jul 1, 2005 | Jan 8, 2010+1.0 mowas Dec 8, 2009 |
| F3 | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 1, 2004 | Oct 22, 1994 | Mar 15, 1994+0.5 mowas Mar 1, 1994 | Dec 1, 2004 |
| F4 | Jan 1, 2001 | Jan 1, 2003 | Apr 15, 1997 | Feb 1, 1993+1.0 mowas Jan 1, 1993 | Sep 15, 2003+0.2 mowas Sep 8, 2003 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jan 1, 2010+3.0 mowas Oct 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2010+3.0 mowas Oct 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 1995 | Dec 22, 2005+3.7 mowas Sep 1, 2005 | Jan 1, 2010+3.0 mowas Oct 1, 2009 |
| F2A | Nov 22, 2015+1.2 mowas Oct 15, 2015 | Nov 22, 2015+1.2 mowas Oct 15, 2015 | Nov 22, 2015+1.2 mowas Oct 15, 2015 | Nov 22, 2015+1.2 mowas Oct 15, 2015 | Nov 22, 2015+1.2 mowas Oct 15, 2015 |
| F2B | Feb 8, 2011+1.8 mowas Dec 15, 2010 | Feb 8, 2011+1.8 mowas Dec 15, 2010 | May 22, 1996+0.2 mowas May 15, 1996 | Feb 1, 2006+1.0 mowas Jan 1, 2006 | Feb 8, 2011+1.8 mowas Dec 15, 2010 |
| F3 | Aug 22, 2005+0.7 mowas Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 22, 2005+0.7 mowas Aug 1, 2005 | May 1, 1995 | Aug 1, 1995 | Aug 22, 2005+0.7 mowas Aug 1, 2005 |
| F4 | May 1, 2004 | Jun 15, 2004+1.5 mowas May 1, 2004 | Jun 1, 1998 | Jul 15, 1993+3.4 mowas Apr 1, 1993 | Jun 15, 2004+1.5 mowas May 1, 2004 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the August 2016 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with July 2016, 20 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Nov 1, 2004 to Nov 15, 2004), EB-3 India (Oct 22, 2004 to Nov 8, 2004), EB-3 Mexico (Mar 1, 2016 to Mar 15, 2016), EB-3 Philippines (Feb 15, 2009 to May 15, 2009), EB-3 Rest of World (Mar 1, 2016 to Mar 15, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers India (Oct 22, 2004 to Nov 8, 2004), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Mar 1, 2016 to Mar 15, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Feb 15, 2009 to May 15, 2009), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Mar 1, 2016 to Mar 15, 2016), F1 India (Mar 22, 2009 to May 22, 2009), F1 China (Mar 22, 2009 to May 22, 2009), F1 Philippines (Feb 1, 2005 to Mar 22, 2005), F1 Rest of World (Mar 22, 2009 to May 22, 2009), F2B India (Dec 8, 2009 to Jan 8, 2010), F2B China (Dec 8, 2009 to Jan 8, 2010), F2B Philippines (Jul 1, 2005 to Sep 15, 2005), F2B Rest of World (Dec 8, 2009 to Jan 8, 2010), F3 Philippines (Mar 1, 1994 to Mar 15, 1994), F4 Philippines (Jan 1, 1993 to Feb 1, 1993), F4 Rest of World (Sep 8, 2003 to Sep 15, 2003).
Did any category retrogress in August 2016?
No final action date moved back. 6 cells stopped being Current or became Unavailable: EB-1 India (Current to Jan 1, 2010), EB-1 China (Current to Jan 1, 2010), EB-2 Mexico (Current to Feb 1, 2014), EB-2 Philippines (Current to Feb 1, 2014), EB-2 Rest of World (Current to Feb 1, 2014), EB-4 India (Current to Jan 1, 2010).
Which chart did USCIS designate for August 2016?
For August 2016, 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, August 2016. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.