Visa Bulletin for August 2020
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the August 2020 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from July 2020: 34 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-3 Mexico (+11.5 months), EB-3 Philippines (+11.5 months), EB-3 Rest of World (+11.5 months).
USCIS filing chart for August 2020 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, August 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 | Feb 8, 2018+9.1 mowas May 8, 2017 | Feb 8, 2018+5.6 mowas Aug 22, 2017 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Jul 8, 2009 | Jan 15, 2016+2.2 mowas Nov 8, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Oct 1, 2009+4.0 mowas Jun 1, 2009 | Feb 15, 2017+7.8 mowas Jun 22, 2016 | Apr 1, 2019+11.5 mowas Apr 15, 2018 | Apr 1, 2019+11.5 mowas Apr 15, 2018 | Apr 1, 2019+11.5 mowas Apr 15, 2018 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Oct 1, 2009+4.0 mowas Jun 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2008+0.3 mowas Jul 22, 2008 | Apr 1, 2019+11.5 mowas Apr 15, 2018 | Apr 1, 2019+11.5 mowas Apr 15, 2018 | Apr 1, 2019+11.5 mowas Apr 15, 2018 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Jun 15, 2018 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Aug 8, 2015+0.6 mowas Jul 22, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Jul 1, 2018+11.0 mowas Aug 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2018+8.0 mowas Nov 1, 2017 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Aug 15, 2009 | Aug 1, 2016 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Feb 1, 2010 | May 1, 2017+2.0 mowas Mar 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2020+12.0 mowas Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2020+12.0 mowas Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2020+12.0 mowas Apr 1, 2019 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Feb 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2008+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2008 | Apr 1, 2020+12.0 mowas Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2020+12.0 mowas Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2020+12.0 mowas Apr 1, 2019 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Dec 15, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Aug 15, 2014+1.2 mowas Jul 8, 2014 | Aug 15, 2014+1.2 mowas Jul 8, 2014 | Dec 22, 1997+0.5 mowas Dec 8, 1997 | Sep 1, 2011+3.0 mowas Jun 1, 2011 | Aug 15, 2014+1.2 mowas Jul 8, 2014 |
| F2A | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| F2B | Jun 8, 2015+1.2 mowas May 1, 2015 | Jun 8, 2015+1.2 mowas May 1, 2015 | Mar 22, 1999+0.5 mowas Mar 8, 1999 | Apr 1, 2011+3.0 mowas Jan 1, 2011 | Jun 8, 2015+1.2 mowas May 1, 2015 |
| F3 | Jun 1, 2008+0.8 mowas May 8, 2008 | Jun 1, 2008+0.8 mowas May 8, 2008 | Jul 15, 1996+0.2 mowas Jul 8, 1996 | Nov 15, 2001+3.0 mowas Aug 15, 2001 | Jun 1, 2008+0.8 mowas May 8, 2008 |
| F4 | Feb 22, 2005+0.5 mowas Feb 8, 2005 | Sep 8, 2006+0.6 mowas Aug 22, 2006 | Jun 15, 1998+0.5 mowas Jun 1, 1998 | Sep 1, 2001+3.0 mowas Jun 1, 2001 | Sep 8, 2006+0.6 mowas Aug 22, 2006 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jun 8, 2015+1.5 mowas Apr 22, 2015 | Jun 8, 2015+1.5 mowas Apr 22, 2015 | Feb 1, 2000+0.8 mowas Jan 8, 2000 | Jun 8, 2012+4.0 mowas Feb 8, 2012 | Jun 8, 2015+1.5 mowas Apr 22, 2015 |
| F2A | Jul 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Jun 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Jun 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Jun 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Jun 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Jun 1, 2020 |
| F2B | Mar 15, 2016+1.4 mowas Feb 1, 2016 | Mar 15, 2016+1.4 mowas Feb 1, 2016 | Nov 8, 1999+0.8 mowas Oct 15, 1999 | Dec 1, 2011+4.0 mowas Aug 1, 2011 | Mar 15, 2016+1.4 mowas Feb 1, 2016 |
| F3 | May 8, 2009+0.8 mowas Apr 15, 2009 | May 8, 2009+0.8 mowas Apr 15, 2009 | Aug 1, 2000+0.6 mowas Jul 15, 2000 | Aug 22, 2002+4.0 mowas Apr 22, 2002 | May 8, 2009+0.8 mowas Apr 15, 2009 |
| F4 | Nov 8, 2005+0.6 mowas Oct 22, 2005 | Sep 1, 2007+0.6 mowas Aug 15, 2007 | Apr 1, 1999+0.8 mowas Mar 8, 1999 | May 8, 2002+3.9 mowas Jan 8, 2002 | Sep 1, 2007+0.6 mowas Aug 15, 2007 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the August 2020 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with July 2020, 34 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 India (May 8, 2017 to Feb 8, 2018), EB-1 China (Aug 22, 2017 to Feb 8, 2018), EB-2 China (Nov 8, 2015 to Jan 15, 2016), EB-3 India (Jun 1, 2009 to Oct 1, 2009), EB-3 China (Jun 22, 2016 to Feb 15, 2017), EB-3 Mexico (Apr 15, 2018 to Apr 1, 2019), EB-3 Philippines (Apr 15, 2018 to Apr 1, 2019), EB-3 Rest of World (Apr 15, 2018 to Apr 1, 2019), EB-3 Other Workers India (Jun 1, 2009 to Oct 1, 2009), EB-3 Other Workers China (Jul 22, 2008 to Aug 1, 2008), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Apr 15, 2018 to Apr 1, 2019), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Apr 15, 2018 to Apr 1, 2019), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Apr 15, 2018 to Apr 1, 2019), EB-5 China (Jul 22, 2015 to Aug 8, 2015), F1 India (Jul 8, 2014 to Aug 15, 2014), F1 China (Jul 8, 2014 to Aug 15, 2014), F1 Mexico (Dec 8, 1997 to Dec 22, 1997), F1 Philippines (Jun 1, 2011 to Sep 1, 2011), F1 Rest of World (Jul 8, 2014 to Aug 15, 2014), F2B India (May 1, 2015 to Jun 8, 2015), F2B China (May 1, 2015 to Jun 8, 2015), F2B Mexico (Mar 8, 1999 to Mar 22, 1999), F2B Philippines (Jan 1, 2011 to Apr 1, 2011), F2B Rest of World (May 1, 2015 to Jun 8, 2015), F3 India (May 8, 2008 to Jun 1, 2008), F3 China (May 8, 2008 to Jun 1, 2008), F3 Mexico (Jul 8, 1996 to Jul 15, 1996), F3 Philippines (Aug 15, 2001 to Nov 15, 2001), F3 Rest of World (May 8, 2008 to Jun 1, 2008), F4 India (Feb 8, 2005 to Feb 22, 2005), F4 China (Aug 22, 2006 to Sep 8, 2006), F4 Mexico (Jun 1, 1998 to Jun 15, 1998), F4 Philippines (Jun 1, 2001 to Sep 1, 2001), F4 Rest of World (Aug 22, 2006 to Sep 8, 2006).
Did any category retrogress in August 2020?
No. No final action date moved back compared with July 2020.
Which chart did USCIS designate for August 2020?
For August 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, August 2020. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.