Visa Bulletin for August 2021
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the August 2021 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from July 2021: 25 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-3 India (+5.9 months), EB-3 Other Workers India (+5.9 months), EB-2 China (+4.0 months).
USCIS filing chart for August 2021 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, August 2021 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 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Jun 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2018+4.0 mowas Dec 1, 2017 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jul 1, 2013+5.9 mowas Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 8, 2019+0.2 mowas Jan 1, 2019 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jul 1, 2013+5.9 mowas Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2010+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2009 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Feb 1, 2020 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Nov 15, 2015+0.2 mowas Nov 8, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Nov 22, 2014+0.2 mowas Nov 15, 2014 | Nov 22, 2014+0.2 mowas Nov 15, 2014 | Jan 1, 1999+3.0 mowas Oct 1, 1998 | Mar 1, 2012+0.3 mowas Feb 22, 2012 | Nov 22, 2014+0.2 mowas Nov 15, 2014 |
| F2A | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| F2B | Sep 22, 2015+0.2 mowas Sep 15, 2015 | Sep 22, 2015+0.2 mowas Sep 15, 2015 | Mar 1, 2000+1.0 mowas Feb 1, 2000 | Oct 22, 2011+0.2 mowas Oct 15, 2011 | Sep 22, 2015+0.2 mowas Sep 15, 2015 |
| F3 | Nov 8, 2008+0.2 mowas Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 8, 2008+0.2 mowas Nov 1, 2008 | Apr 22, 1997+1.5 mowas Mar 8, 1997 | Jun 8, 2002 | Nov 8, 2008+0.2 mowas Nov 1, 2008 |
| F4 | Sep 1, 2005+0.6 mowas Aug 15, 2005 | Mar 1, 2007+0.7 mowas Feb 8, 2007 | Jan 22, 1999+1.2 mowas Dec 15, 1998 | Aug 8, 2002+1.5 mowas Jun 22, 2002 | Mar 1, 2007+0.7 mowas Feb 8, 2007 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the August 2021 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with July 2021, 25 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 China (Dec 1, 2017 to Apr 1, 2018), EB-3 India (Jan 1, 2013 to Jul 1, 2013), EB-3 China (Jan 1, 2019 to Jan 8, 2019), EB-3 Other Workers India (Jan 1, 2013 to Jul 1, 2013), EB-3 Other Workers China (Dec 1, 2009 to Jan 1, 2010), EB-5 China (Nov 8, 2015 to Nov 15, 2015), F1 India (Nov 15, 2014 to Nov 22, 2014), F1 China (Nov 15, 2014 to Nov 22, 2014), F1 Mexico (Oct 1, 1998 to Jan 1, 1999), F1 Philippines (Feb 22, 2012 to Mar 1, 2012), F1 Rest of World (Nov 15, 2014 to Nov 22, 2014), F2B India (Sep 15, 2015 to Sep 22, 2015), F2B China (Sep 15, 2015 to Sep 22, 2015), F2B Mexico (Feb 1, 2000 to Mar 1, 2000), F2B Philippines (Oct 15, 2011 to Oct 22, 2011), F2B Rest of World (Sep 15, 2015 to Sep 22, 2015), F3 India (Nov 1, 2008 to Nov 8, 2008), F3 China (Nov 1, 2008 to Nov 8, 2008), F3 Mexico (Mar 8, 1997 to Apr 22, 1997), F3 Rest of World (Nov 1, 2008 to Nov 8, 2008), F4 India (Aug 15, 2005 to Sep 1, 2005), F4 China (Feb 8, 2007 to Mar 1, 2007), F4 Mexico (Dec 15, 1998 to Jan 22, 1999), F4 Philippines (Jun 22, 2002 to Aug 8, 2002), F4 Rest of World (Feb 8, 2007 to Mar 1, 2007).
Did any category retrogress in August 2021?
No. No final action date moved back compared with July 2021.
Which chart did USCIS designate for August 2021?
For August 2021, 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 2021. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.