Visa Bulletin for August 2024
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the August 2024 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from July 2024: 4 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-2 India (+1.0 months), EB-3 India (+1.0 months), EB-3 Other Workers India (+1.0 months).
USCIS filing chart for August 2024 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, August 2024 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 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Jul 15, 2012+1.0 mowas Jun 15, 2012 | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 |
| EB-3 | Oct 22, 2012+1.0 mowas Sep 22, 2012 | Sep 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Oct 22, 2012+1.0 mowas Sep 22, 2012 | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2021 | May 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| EB-4 | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| EB-5 | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 15, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Feb 8, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Jul 22, 2012+1.0 mowas Jun 22, 2012 | Jun 1, 2020 | Mar 22, 2023 | Mar 22, 2023 | Mar 22, 2023 |
| EB-3 | Nov 1, 2012+1.0 mowas Oct 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Nov 1, 2012+1.0 mowas Oct 1, 2012 | Jun 1, 2017 | Jan 8, 2021 | May 15, 2020 | Jan 8, 2021 |
| EB-4 | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| EB-5 | Apr 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2017 | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Oct 22, 2015 | Oct 22, 2015 | May 8, 2002 | Mar 1, 2012 | Oct 22, 2015 |
| F2A | Nov 15, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 |
| F2B | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2016 | Jul 15, 2004+0.2 mowas Jul 8, 2004 | Oct 22, 2011 | May 1, 2016 |
| F3 | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2000 | Sep 8, 2002 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| F4 | Jan 22, 2006 | Aug 1, 2007 | Feb 8, 2001 | Feb 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2007 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2005 | Apr 22, 2015 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| F2A | Jun 15, 2024+7.5 mowas Nov 1, 2023 | Jun 15, 2024+7.5 mowas Nov 1, 2023 | Jun 15, 2024+7.5 mowas Nov 1, 2023 | Jun 15, 2024+7.5 mowas Nov 1, 2023 | Jun 15, 2024+7.5 mowas Nov 1, 2023 |
| F2B | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 | May 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| F3 | Jan 1, 2011+3.0 mowas Oct 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2011+3.0 mowas Oct 1, 2010 | Jun 15, 2001 | Nov 8, 2003 | Jan 1, 2011+3.0 mowas Oct 1, 2010 |
| F4 | Jun 15, 2006 | Mar 1, 2008 | Apr 30, 2001+0.1 mowas Apr 28, 2001 | Apr 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2008 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the August 2024 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with July 2024, 4 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Jun 15, 2012 to Jul 15, 2012), EB-3 India (Sep 22, 2012 to Oct 22, 2012), EB-3 Other Workers India (Sep 22, 2012 to Oct 22, 2012), F2B Mexico (Jul 8, 2004 to Jul 15, 2004).
Did any category retrogress in August 2024?
No. No final action date moved back compared with July 2024.
Which chart did USCIS designate for August 2024?
For August 2024, 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 2024. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.