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Visa Bulletin for August 2022

Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked

All priority date cutoffs in the August 2022 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from July 2022: 3 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed, and 1 changed to or from Current or Unavailable. The biggest moves were EB-3 India (+1.0 months), EB-3 China (+1.0 months), EB-3 Other Workers India (+1.0 months).

USCIS filing chart for August 2022 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)

Source: USCIS, August 2022 adjustment of status filing charts.

New to the two charts? Read Final Action Dates vs Dates for Filing.

Employment-based: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Dec 1, 2014Apr 1, 2019CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Feb 15, 2012+1.0 mowas Jan 15, 2012Apr 22, 2018+1.0 mowas Mar 22, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersFeb 15, 2012+1.0 mowas Jan 15, 2012Jun 1, 2012May 8, 2019May 8, 2019May 8, 2019
EB-4CurrentCurrentApr 1, 2020CurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentNov 22, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Jan 1, 2015May 1, 2019CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Feb 22, 2012+1.0 mowas Jan 22, 2012May 22, 2018+1.7 mowas Apr 1, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersFeb 22, 2012+1.0 mowas Jan 22, 2012Aug 1, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-4CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentDec 22, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Dec 1, 2014Dec 1, 2014Mar 15, 2000Mar 1, 2012Dec 1, 2014
F2ACurrentCurrentApr 22, 2019no longer currentwas CurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BSep 22, 2015Sep 22, 2015Apr 1, 2001Oct 22, 2011Sep 22, 2015
F3Nov 22, 2008Nov 22, 2008Oct 15, 1997Jun 8, 2002Nov 22, 2008
F4Sep 15, 2005Mar 22, 2007Jun 1, 2000Aug 22, 2002Mar 22, 2007

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Aug 8, 2016+1.2 mowas Jul 1, 2016Aug 8, 2016+1.2 mowas Jul 1, 2016Dec 1, 2001Apr 22, 2015Aug 8, 2016+1.2 mowas Jul 1, 2016
F2ACurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BJan 1, 2017+3.0 mowas Oct 1, 2016Jan 1, 2017+3.0 mowas Oct 1, 2016Aug 8, 2001Oct 1, 2013Jan 1, 2017+3.0 mowas Oct 1, 2016
F3Nov 8, 2009+1.2 mowas Oct 1, 2009Nov 8, 2009+1.2 mowas Oct 1, 2009Apr 15, 2001Nov 8, 2003Nov 8, 2009+1.2 mowas Oct 1, 2009
F4Feb 22, 2006Dec 15, 2007+1.2 mowas Nov 8, 2007Mar 15, 2001Apr 22, 2004Dec 15, 2007+1.2 mowas Nov 8, 2007

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the August 2022 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with July 2022, 3 final action dates moved forward: EB-3 India (Jan 15, 2012 to Feb 15, 2012), EB-3 China (Mar 22, 2018 to Apr 22, 2018), EB-3 Other Workers India (Jan 15, 2012 to Feb 15, 2012).

Did any category retrogress in August 2022?

No final action date moved back. 1 cell stopped being Current or became Unavailable: F2A Mexico (Current to Apr 22, 2019).

Which chart did USCIS designate for August 2022?

For August 2022, 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 2022. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.