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Visa Bulletin for December 2020

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

All priority date cutoffs in the December 2020 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from November 2020: 9 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-1 India (+4.0 months), EB-1 China (+4.0 months), EB-3 Other Workers China (+1.5 months).

USCIS filing chart for December 2020 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)

Source: USCIS, December 2020 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-1Apr 1, 2019+4.0 mowas Dec 1, 2018Apr 1, 2019+4.0 mowas Dec 1, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Oct 1, 2009+0.3 mowas Sep 22, 2009May 1, 2016+0.3 mowas Apr 22, 2016CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Mar 15, 2010+0.5 mowas Mar 1, 2010Nov 1, 2017+1.0 mowas Oct 1, 2017CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersMar 15, 2010+0.5 mowas Mar 1, 2010Feb 15, 2009+1.5 mowas Jan 1, 2009CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-4CurrentCurrentNov 22, 2018+1.2 mowas Oct 15, 2018CurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentAug 15, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1Nov 1, 2020+2.0 mowas Sep 1, 2020Nov 1, 2020+2.0 mowas Sep 1, 2020CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2May 15, 2011Oct 1, 2016CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Jan 1, 2014−12.0 mowas Jan 1, 2015Jun 1, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersJan 1, 2014−12.0 mowas Jan 1, 2015May 1, 2009CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-4CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentDec 15, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Sep 15, 2014Sep 15, 2014Jan 8, 1998Dec 15, 2011Sep 15, 2014
F2ACurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BJul 8, 2015Jul 8, 2015Apr 8, 1999Aug 1, 2011Jul 8, 2015
F3Jun 15, 2008Jun 15, 2008Aug 1, 1996Feb 15, 2002Jun 15, 2008
F4Mar 8, 2005Sep 22, 2006Jun 22, 1998Jan 1, 2002Sep 22, 2006

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Jul 22, 2015Jul 22, 2015Feb 22, 2000Oct 8, 2012Jul 22, 2015
F2AAug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2020
F2BMay 1, 2016May 1, 2016Dec 1, 1999Apr 1, 2012May 1, 2016
F3Jun 1, 2009Jun 1, 2009Aug 15, 2000Dec 22, 2002Jun 1, 2009
F4Nov 22, 2005Sep 15, 2007Apr 22, 1999Sep 1, 2002Sep 15, 2007

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the December 2020 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with November 2020, 9 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 India (Dec 1, 2018 to Apr 1, 2019), EB-1 China (Dec 1, 2018 to Apr 1, 2019), EB-2 India (Sep 22, 2009 to Oct 1, 2009), EB-2 China (Apr 22, 2016 to May 1, 2016), EB-3 India (Mar 1, 2010 to Mar 15, 2010), EB-3 China (Oct 1, 2017 to Nov 1, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers India (Mar 1, 2010 to Mar 15, 2010), EB-3 Other Workers China (Jan 1, 2009 to Feb 15, 2009), EB-4 Mexico (Oct 15, 2018 to Nov 22, 2018).

Did any category retrogress in December 2020?

No. No final action date moved back compared with November 2020.

Which chart did USCIS designate for December 2020?

For December 2020, 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 2020. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.