Visa Bulletin for December 2019
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the December 2019 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from November 2019: 27 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-1 China (+3.4 months), F4 Philippines (+3.4 months), EB-2 China (+3.3 months).
USCIS filing chart for December 2019 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Dates for Filing
Source: USCIS, December 2019 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 | Jan 1, 2015 | May 15, 2017+3.4 mowas Feb 1, 2017 | Jul 15, 2018+1.4 mowas Jun 1, 2018 | Jul 15, 2018+1.4 mowas Jun 1, 2018 | Jul 15, 2018+1.4 mowas Jun 1, 2018 |
| EB-2 | May 15, 2009+0.1 mowas May 13, 2009 | Jun 22, 2015+3.3 mowas Mar 15, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2015 | Current | Mar 1, 2018+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2018 | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2008+1.0 mowas Feb 1, 2008 | Current | Mar 1, 2018+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2018 | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Jul 22, 2017 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Jan 1, 2018+0.8 mowas Dec 8, 2017 | Nov 15, 2014+0.5 mowas Nov 1, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Mar 15, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 | Currentbecame currentwas Jul 1, 2019 | Currentbecame currentwas Jul 1, 2019 | Currentbecame currentwas Jul 1, 2019 |
| EB-2 | Jul 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2016 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Feb 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2017 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Feb 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2008 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | May 15, 2015+4.4 mowas Jan 1, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | May 15, 2013+2.5 mowas Mar 1, 2013 | May 15, 2013+2.5 mowas Mar 1, 2013 | Aug 8, 1997 | Nov 1, 2008+1.5 mowas Sep 15, 2008 | May 15, 2013+2.5 mowas Mar 1, 2013 |
| F2A | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| F2B | Aug 8, 2014+1.0 mowas Jul 8, 2014 | Aug 8, 2014+1.0 mowas Jul 8, 2014 | Aug 22, 1998 | Dec 1, 2008+2.0 mowas Oct 1, 2008 | Aug 8, 2014+1.0 mowas Jul 8, 2014 |
| F3 | Nov 8, 2007+0.8 mowas Oct 15, 2007 | Nov 8, 2007+0.8 mowas Oct 15, 2007 | Feb 22, 1996 | Sep 1, 1998+3.0 mowas Jun 1, 1998 | Nov 8, 2007+0.8 mowas Oct 15, 2007 |
| F4 | Nov 1, 2004+0.6 mowas Oct 15, 2004 | Feb 1, 2007+1.0 mowas Jan 1, 2007 | Dec 15, 1997 | Dec 15, 1998+3.4 mowas Sep 1, 1998 | Feb 1, 2007+1.0 mowas Jan 1, 2007 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Nov 15, 2013+2.5 mowas Sep 1, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013+2.5 mowas Sep 1, 2013 | Nov 15, 1999 | May 1, 2009+1.5 mowas Mar 15, 2009 | Nov 15, 2013+2.5 mowas Sep 1, 2013 |
| F2A | Oct 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Sep 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Sep 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Sep 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Sep 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Sep 1, 2019 |
| F2B | Feb 8, 2015+1.0 mowas Jan 8, 2015 | Feb 8, 2015+1.0 mowas Jan 8, 2015 | Apr 22, 1999 | Jun 1, 2009+2.0 mowas Apr 1, 2009 | Feb 8, 2015+1.0 mowas Jan 8, 2015 |
| F3 | May 15, 2008+1.0 mowas Apr 15, 2008 | May 15, 2008+1.0 mowas Apr 15, 2008 | Jul 15, 2000 | Mar 1, 1999+3.0 mowas Dec 1, 1998 | May 15, 2008+1.0 mowas Apr 15, 2008 |
| F4 | Jul 1, 2005+0.5 mowas Jun 15, 2005 | Jul 22, 2007+0.7 mowas Jul 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 1999 | Jun 15, 1999+3.5 mowas Mar 1, 1999 | Jul 22, 2007+0.7 mowas Jul 1, 2007 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the December 2019 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with November 2019, 27 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 China (Feb 1, 2017 to May 15, 2017), EB-1 Mexico (Jun 1, 2018 to Jul 15, 2018), EB-1 Philippines (Jun 1, 2018 to Jul 15, 2018), EB-1 Rest of World (Jun 1, 2018 to Jul 15, 2018), EB-2 India (May 13, 2009 to May 15, 2009), EB-2 China (Mar 15, 2015 to Jun 22, 2015), EB-3 Philippines (Feb 1, 2018 to Mar 1, 2018), EB-3 Other Workers China (Feb 1, 2008 to Mar 1, 2008), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Feb 1, 2018 to Mar 1, 2018), EB-5 India (Dec 8, 2017 to Jan 1, 2018), EB-5 China (Nov 1, 2014 to Nov 15, 2014), F1 India (Mar 1, 2013 to May 15, 2013), F1 China (Mar 1, 2013 to May 15, 2013), F1 Philippines (Sep 15, 2008 to Nov 1, 2008), F1 Rest of World (Mar 1, 2013 to May 15, 2013), F2B India (Jul 8, 2014 to Aug 8, 2014), F2B China (Jul 8, 2014 to Aug 8, 2014), F2B Philippines (Oct 1, 2008 to Dec 1, 2008), F2B Rest of World (Jul 8, 2014 to Aug 8, 2014), F3 India (Oct 15, 2007 to Nov 8, 2007), F3 China (Oct 15, 2007 to Nov 8, 2007), F3 Philippines (Jun 1, 1998 to Sep 1, 1998), F3 Rest of World (Oct 15, 2007 to Nov 8, 2007), F4 India (Oct 15, 2004 to Nov 1, 2004), F4 China (Jan 1, 2007 to Feb 1, 2007), F4 Philippines (Sep 1, 1998 to Dec 15, 1998), F4 Rest of World (Jan 1, 2007 to Feb 1, 2007).
Did any category retrogress in December 2019?
No. No final action date moved back compared with November 2019.
Which chart did USCIS designate for December 2019?
For December 2019, USCIS designated the Dates for Filing chart for both family-sponsored and employment-based applicants for adjustment of status applications.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin, December 2019. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.