Visa Bulletin for August 2019
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the August 2019 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from July 2019: 22 final action dates advanced and 7 retrogressed, and 9 changed to or from Current or Unavailable. The biggest moves were EB-3 China (+6.0 months), F1 Philippines (+6.0 months), F3 Mexico (+5.0 months).
USCIS filing chart for August 2019 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, August 2019 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, 2015 | Jul 1, 2016−10.2 mowas May 8, 2017 | Jul 1, 2016−21.7 mowas Apr 22, 2018 | Jul 1, 2016−21.7 mowas Apr 22, 2018 | Jul 1, 2016−21.7 mowas Apr 22, 2018 |
| EB-2 | May 2, 2009+0.3 mowas Apr 24, 2009 | Jan 1, 2017+2.0 mowas Nov 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2017no longer currentwas Current | Jan 1, 2017no longer currentwas Current | Jan 1, 2017no longer currentwas Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 1, 2006−42.0 mowas Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2016+6.0 mowas Jan 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016no longer currentwas Current | Jul 1, 2016no longer currentwas Current | Jul 1, 2016no longer currentwas Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 1, 2006−42.0 mowas Jul 1, 2009 | Nov 22, 2007 | Jul 1, 2016no longer currentwas Current | Jul 1, 2016no longer currentwas Current | Jul 1, 2016no longer currentwas Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Jul 1, 2016 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Oct 15, 2014−30.5 mowas May 1, 2017 | Oct 15, 2014+0.5 mowas Oct 1, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| EB-2 | Jun 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2017 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Apr 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2016 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Apr 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2008 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Nov 15, 2014+0.5 mowas Nov 1, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jul 1, 2012+3.8 mowas Mar 8, 2012 | Jul 1, 2012+3.8 mowas Mar 8, 2012 | Aug 1, 1996 | Feb 22, 2008+6.0 mowas Aug 22, 2007 | Jul 1, 2012+3.8 mowas Mar 8, 2012 |
| F2A | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| F2B | Jan 1, 2014+4.0 mowas Sep 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2014+4.0 mowas Sep 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 1998+1.5 mowas Apr 15, 1998 | Apr 1, 2008+3.0 mowas Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2014+4.0 mowas Sep 1, 2013 |
| F3 | Jun 22, 2007+3.5 mowas Mar 8, 2007 | Jun 22, 2007+3.5 mowas Mar 8, 2007 | Dec 1, 1995+5.0 mowas Jul 1, 1995 | Oct 1, 1997+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 1997 | Jun 22, 2007+3.5 mowas Mar 8, 2007 |
| F4 | Sep 15, 2004+0.8 mowas Aug 22, 2004 | Oct 1, 2006+3.5 mowas Jun 15, 2006 | Jan 1, 1997 | May 1, 1998+3.9 mowas Jan 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 2006+3.5 mowas Jun 15, 2006 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Mar 1, 2013+3.7 mowas Nov 8, 2012 | Mar 1, 2013+3.7 mowas Nov 8, 2012 | Nov 1, 1999+0.3 mowas Oct 22, 1999 | Aug 22, 2008+3.7 mowas May 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2013+3.7 mowas Nov 8, 2012 |
| F2A | Jun 1, 2019+2.8 mowas Mar 8, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019+2.8 mowas Mar 8, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019+2.8 mowas Mar 8, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019+2.8 mowas Mar 8, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019+2.8 mowas Mar 8, 2019 |
| F2B | Sep 1, 2014+0.6 mowas Aug 15, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014+0.6 mowas Aug 15, 2014 | Feb 1, 1999+1.3 mowas Dec 22, 1998 | Nov 1, 2008+3.0 mowas Aug 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2014+0.6 mowas Aug 15, 2014 |
| F3 | Dec 22, 2007+3.4 mowas Sep 8, 2007 | Dec 22, 2007+3.4 mowas Sep 8, 2007 | Jul 15, 2000+0.2 mowas Jul 8, 2000 | Apr 1, 1998+1.9 mowas Feb 1, 1998 | Dec 22, 2007+3.4 mowas Sep 8, 2007 |
| F4 | May 15, 2005+0.8 mowas Apr 22, 2005 | Dec 15, 2006 | Dec 15, 1998+0.2 mowas Dec 8, 1998 | Nov 1, 1998+4.0 mowas Jul 1, 1998 | Dec 15, 2006 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the August 2019 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with July 2019, 22 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Apr 24, 2009 to May 2, 2009), EB-2 China (Nov 1, 2016 to Jan 1, 2017), EB-3 China (Jan 1, 2016 to Jul 1, 2016), EB-5 China (Oct 1, 2014 to Oct 15, 2014), F1 India (Mar 8, 2012 to Jul 1, 2012), F1 China (Mar 8, 2012 to Jul 1, 2012), F1 Philippines (Aug 22, 2007 to Feb 22, 2008), F1 Rest of World (Mar 8, 2012 to Jul 1, 2012), F2B India (Sep 1, 2013 to Jan 1, 2014), F2B China (Sep 1, 2013 to Jan 1, 2014), F2B Mexico (Apr 15, 1998 to Jun 1, 1998), F2B Philippines (Jan 1, 2008 to Apr 1, 2008), F2B Rest of World (Sep 1, 2013 to Jan 1, 2014), F3 India (Mar 8, 2007 to Jun 22, 2007), F3 China (Mar 8, 2007 to Jun 22, 2007), F3 Mexico (Jul 1, 1995 to Dec 1, 1995), F3 Philippines (Aug 1, 1997 to Oct 1, 1997), F3 Rest of World (Mar 8, 2007 to Jun 22, 2007), F4 India (Aug 22, 2004 to Sep 15, 2004), F4 China (Jun 15, 2006 to Oct 1, 2006), F4 Philippines (Jan 1, 1998 to May 1, 1998), F4 Rest of World (Jun 15, 2006 to Oct 1, 2006).
Did any category retrogress in August 2019?
Yes. 7 final action dates moved back compared with July 2019: EB-1 China (May 8, 2017 to Jul 1, 2016), EB-1 Mexico (Apr 22, 2018 to Jul 1, 2016), EB-1 Philippines (Apr 22, 2018 to Jul 1, 2016), EB-1 Rest of World (Apr 22, 2018 to Jul 1, 2016), EB-3 India (Jul 1, 2009 to Jan 1, 2006), EB-3 Other Workers India (Jul 1, 2009 to Jan 1, 2006), EB-5 India (May 1, 2017 to Oct 15, 2014). 9 cells stopped being Current or became Unavailable: EB-2 Mexico (Current to Jan 1, 2017), EB-2 Philippines (Current to Jan 1, 2017), EB-2 Rest of World (Current to Jan 1, 2017), EB-3 Mexico (Current to Jul 1, 2016), EB-3 Philippines (Current to Jul 1, 2016), EB-3 Rest of World (Current to Jul 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Current to Jul 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Current to Jul 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Current to Jul 1, 2016).
Which chart did USCIS designate for August 2019?
For August 2019, 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 2019. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.