Visa Bulletin for August 2018
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the August 2018 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from July 2018: 27 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed, and 4 changed to or from Current or Unavailable. The biggest moves were EB-3 China (+17.9 months), EB-3 Philippines (+5.0 months), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (+5.0 months).
USCIS filing chart for August 2018 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, August 2018 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, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 | May 1, 2016no longer currentwas Current | May 1, 2016no longer currentwas Current | May 1, 2016no longer currentwas Current |
| EB-2 | Mar 15, 2009 | Mar 1, 2015+1.9 mowas Jan 1, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 1, 2009+2.0 mowas Nov 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2014+17.9 mowas Jan 1, 2013 | Current | Jun 1, 2017+5.0 mowas Jan 1, 2017 | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 1, 2009+2.0 mowas Nov 1, 2008 | May 1, 2007 | Current | Jun 1, 2017+5.0 mowas Jan 1, 2017 | Current |
| EB-4 | Feb 8, 2016no longer currentwas Current | Current | Feb 8, 2016 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Aug 1, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | May 8, 2011+0.5 mowas Apr 22, 2011 | May 8, 2011+0.5 mowas Apr 22, 2011 | Aug 1, 1997 | Aug 1, 2006+2.0 mowas Jun 1, 2006 | May 8, 2011+0.5 mowas Apr 22, 2011 |
| F2A | Jul 22, 2016+1.0 mowas Jun 22, 2016 | Jul 22, 2016+1.0 mowas Jun 22, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016+0.8 mowas Jun 8, 2016 | Jul 22, 2016+1.0 mowas Jun 22, 2016 | Jul 22, 2016+1.0 mowas Jun 22, 2016 |
| F2B | Oct 22, 2011+2.2 mowas Aug 15, 2011 | Oct 22, 2011+2.2 mowas Aug 15, 2011 | Apr 1, 1997+0.8 mowas Mar 8, 1997 | Feb 15, 2007+0.5 mowas Feb 1, 2007 | Oct 22, 2011+2.2 mowas Aug 15, 2011 |
| F3 | Jun 15, 2006+1.5 mowas May 1, 2006 | Jun 15, 2006+1.5 mowas May 1, 2006 | Dec 1, 1995 | May 1, 1995+0.5 mowas Apr 15, 1995 | Jun 15, 2006+1.5 mowas May 1, 2006 |
| F4 | Mar 22, 2004 | Dec 22, 2004+1.2 mowas Nov 15, 2004 | Jan 15, 1998 | Apr 22, 1995+1.0 mowas Mar 22, 1995 | Dec 22, 2004+1.2 mowas Nov 15, 2004 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the August 2018 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with July 2018, 27 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 China (Jan 1, 2015 to Mar 1, 2015), EB-3 India (Nov 1, 2008 to Jan 1, 2009), EB-3 China (Jan 1, 2013 to Jul 1, 2014), EB-3 Philippines (Jan 1, 2017 to Jun 1, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers India (Nov 1, 2008 to Jan 1, 2009), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Jan 1, 2017 to Jun 1, 2017), F1 India (Apr 22, 2011 to May 8, 2011), F1 China (Apr 22, 2011 to May 8, 2011), F1 Philippines (Jun 1, 2006 to Aug 1, 2006), F1 Rest of World (Apr 22, 2011 to May 8, 2011), F2A India (Jun 22, 2016 to Jul 22, 2016), F2A China (Jun 22, 2016 to Jul 22, 2016), F2A Mexico (Jun 8, 2016 to Jul 1, 2016), F2A Philippines (Jun 22, 2016 to Jul 22, 2016), F2A Rest of World (Jun 22, 2016 to Jul 22, 2016), F2B India (Aug 15, 2011 to Oct 22, 2011), F2B China (Aug 15, 2011 to Oct 22, 2011), F2B Mexico (Mar 8, 1997 to Apr 1, 1997), F2B Philippines (Feb 1, 2007 to Feb 15, 2007), F2B Rest of World (Aug 15, 2011 to Oct 22, 2011), F3 India (May 1, 2006 to Jun 15, 2006), F3 China (May 1, 2006 to Jun 15, 2006), F3 Philippines (Apr 15, 1995 to May 1, 1995), F3 Rest of World (May 1, 2006 to Jun 15, 2006), F4 China (Nov 15, 2004 to Dec 22, 2004), F4 Philippines (Mar 22, 1995 to Apr 22, 1995), F4 Rest of World (Nov 15, 2004 to Dec 22, 2004).
Did any category retrogress in August 2018?
No final action date moved back. 4 cells stopped being Current or became Unavailable: EB-1 Mexico (Current to May 1, 2016), EB-1 Philippines (Current to May 1, 2016), EB-1 Rest of World (Current to May 1, 2016), EB-4 India (Current to Feb 8, 2016).
Which chart did USCIS designate for August 2018?
For August 2018, 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, August 2018. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.