Visa Bulletin for December 2017
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the December 2017 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from November 2017: 26 final action dates advanced and 2 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-3 Other Workers China (+3.0 months), F4 Philippines (+1.8 months), F2A India (+1.2 months).
USCIS filing chart for December 2017 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, December 2017 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 | Nov 1, 2008+0.8 mowas Oct 8, 2008 | Jul 1, 2013+0.5 mowas Jun 15, 2013 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Oct 15, 2006 | Mar 8, 2014+1.1 mowas Feb 1, 2014 | Current | Jan 15, 2016 | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Oct 15, 2006 | Jul 1, 2006+3.0 mowas Apr 1, 2006 | Current | Jan 15, 2016 | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Apr 22, 2016+0.7 mowas Apr 1, 2016 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Jul 15, 2014+0.5 mowas Jul 1, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Feb 1, 2011+0.3 mowas Jan 22, 2011 | Feb 1, 2011+0.3 mowas Jan 22, 2011 | Apr 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 2005−24.0 mowas Jan 1, 2007 | Feb 1, 2011+0.3 mowas Jan 22, 2011 |
| F2A | Dec 22, 2015+1.2 mowas Nov 15, 2015 | Dec 22, 2015+1.2 mowas Nov 15, 2015 | Nov 15, 2015+0.5 mowas Nov 1, 2015 | Dec 22, 2015+1.2 mowas Nov 15, 2015 | Dec 22, 2015+1.2 mowas Nov 15, 2015 |
| F2B | Nov 22, 2010+0.2 mowas Nov 15, 2010 | Nov 22, 2010+0.2 mowas Nov 15, 2010 | Jul 22, 1996 | Jul 1, 2006−6.0 mowas Jan 1, 2007 | Nov 22, 2010+0.2 mowas Nov 15, 2010 |
| F3 | Sep 8, 2005+0.8 mowas Aug 15, 2005 | Sep 8, 2005+0.8 mowas Aug 15, 2005 | May 22, 1995+0.5 mowas May 8, 1995 | Mar 8, 1995+0.2 mowas Mar 1, 1995 | Sep 8, 2005+0.8 mowas Aug 15, 2005 |
| F4 | Nov 22, 2003+1.0 mowas Oct 22, 2003 | Jun 8, 2004+0.6 mowas May 22, 2004 | Oct 8, 1997 | Aug 1, 1994+1.8 mowas Jun 8, 1994 | Jun 8, 2004+0.6 mowas May 22, 2004 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the December 2017 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with November 2017, 26 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Oct 8, 2008 to Nov 1, 2008), EB-2 China (Jun 15, 2013 to Jul 1, 2013), EB-3 China (Feb 1, 2014 to Mar 8, 2014), EB-3 Other Workers China (Apr 1, 2006 to Jul 1, 2006), EB-4 Mexico (Apr 1, 2016 to Apr 22, 2016), EB-5 China (Jul 1, 2014 to Jul 15, 2014), F1 India (Jan 22, 2011 to Feb 1, 2011), F1 China (Jan 22, 2011 to Feb 1, 2011), F1 Rest of World (Jan 22, 2011 to Feb 1, 2011), F2A India (Nov 15, 2015 to Dec 22, 2015), F2A China (Nov 15, 2015 to Dec 22, 2015), F2A Mexico (Nov 1, 2015 to Nov 15, 2015), F2A Philippines (Nov 15, 2015 to Dec 22, 2015), F2A Rest of World (Nov 15, 2015 to Dec 22, 2015), F2B India (Nov 15, 2010 to Nov 22, 2010), F2B China (Nov 15, 2010 to Nov 22, 2010), F2B Rest of World (Nov 15, 2010 to Nov 22, 2010), F3 India (Aug 15, 2005 to Sep 8, 2005), F3 China (Aug 15, 2005 to Sep 8, 2005), F3 Mexico (May 8, 1995 to May 22, 1995), F3 Philippines (Mar 1, 1995 to Mar 8, 1995), F3 Rest of World (Aug 15, 2005 to Sep 8, 2005), F4 India (Oct 22, 2003 to Nov 22, 2003), F4 China (May 22, 2004 to Jun 8, 2004), F4 Philippines (Jun 8, 1994 to Aug 1, 1994), F4 Rest of World (May 22, 2004 to Jun 8, 2004).
Did any category retrogress in December 2017?
Yes. 2 final action dates moved back compared with November 2017: F1 Philippines (Jan 1, 2007 to Jan 1, 2005), F2B Philippines (Jan 1, 2007 to Jul 1, 2006).
Which chart did USCIS designate for December 2017?
For December 2017, 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, December 2017. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.