Visa Bulletin for February 2016
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the February 2016 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from January 2016: 32 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-2 India (+6.0 months), F1 Philippines (+5.0 months), EB-3 China (+3.0 months).
USCIS filing chart for February 2016 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, February 2016 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 | Aug 1, 2008+6.0 mowas Feb 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2012+1.0 mowas Feb 1, 2012 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jun 15, 2004+1.0 mowas May 15, 2004 | Oct 1, 2012+3.0 mowas Jul 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2015 | Jan 8, 2008+2.2 mowas Nov 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jun 15, 2004+1.0 mowas May 15, 2004 | Dec 22, 2006+0.7 mowas Dec 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2015 | Jan 8, 2008+2.2 mowas Nov 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Jan 15, 2014+0.2 mowas Jan 8, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jul 8, 2008+1.8 mowas May 15, 2008 | Jul 8, 2008+1.8 mowas May 15, 2008 | Jan 1, 1995+0.3 mowas Dec 22, 1994 | Nov 1, 2003+5.0 mowas Jun 1, 2003 | Jul 8, 2008+1.8 mowas May 15, 2008 |
| F2A | Sep 1, 2014+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 2014 | Jun 8, 2014+0.2 mowas Jun 1, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 2014 |
| F2B | May 15, 2009+1.4 mowas Apr 1, 2009 | May 15, 2009+1.4 mowas Apr 1, 2009 | Sep 8, 1995 | Feb 1, 2005+1.0 mowas Jan 1, 2005 | May 15, 2009+1.4 mowas Apr 1, 2009 |
| F3 | Oct 1, 2004+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2004 | Sep 8, 1994+1.2 mowas Aug 1, 1994 | Nov 22, 1993+0.7 mowas Nov 1, 1993 | Oct 1, 2004+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2004 |
| F4 | Jun 8, 2003+1.5 mowas Apr 22, 2003 | Jun 8, 2003+1.5 mowas Apr 22, 2003 | Apr 1, 1997 | Aug 8, 1992+0.6 mowas Jul 22, 1992 | Jun 8, 2003+1.5 mowas Apr 22, 2003 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the February 2016 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with January 2016, 32 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Feb 1, 2008 to Aug 1, 2008), EB-2 China (Feb 1, 2012 to Mar 1, 2012), EB-3 India (May 15, 2004 to Jun 15, 2004), EB-3 China (Jul 1, 2012 to Oct 1, 2012), EB-3 Philippines (Nov 1, 2007 to Jan 8, 2008), EB-3 Other Workers India (May 15, 2004 to Jun 15, 2004), EB-3 Other Workers China (Dec 1, 2006 to Dec 22, 2006), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Nov 1, 2007 to Jan 8, 2008), EB-5 China (Jan 8, 2014 to Jan 15, 2014), F1 India (May 15, 2008 to Jul 8, 2008), F1 China (May 15, 2008 to Jul 8, 2008), F1 Mexico (Dec 22, 1994 to Jan 1, 1995), F1 Philippines (Jun 1, 2003 to Nov 1, 2003), F1 Rest of World (May 15, 2008 to Jul 8, 2008), F2A India (Aug 1, 2014 to Sep 1, 2014), F2A China (Aug 1, 2014 to Sep 1, 2014), F2A Mexico (Jun 1, 2014 to Jun 8, 2014), F2A Philippines (Aug 1, 2014 to Sep 1, 2014), F2A Rest of World (Aug 1, 2014 to Sep 1, 2014), F2B India (Apr 1, 2009 to May 15, 2009), F2B China (Apr 1, 2009 to May 15, 2009), F2B Philippines (Jan 1, 2005 to Feb 1, 2005), F2B Rest of World (Apr 1, 2009 to May 15, 2009), F3 India (Aug 1, 2004 to Oct 1, 2004), F3 China (Aug 1, 2004 to Oct 1, 2004), F3 Mexico (Aug 1, 1994 to Sep 8, 1994), F3 Philippines (Nov 1, 1993 to Nov 22, 1993), F3 Rest of World (Aug 1, 2004 to Oct 1, 2004), F4 India (Apr 22, 2003 to Jun 8, 2003), F4 China (Apr 22, 2003 to Jun 8, 2003), F4 Philippines (Jul 22, 1992 to Aug 8, 1992), F4 Rest of World (Apr 22, 2003 to Jun 8, 2003).
Did any category retrogress in February 2016?
No. No final action date moved back compared with January 2016.
Which chart did USCIS designate for February 2016?
For February 2016, 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, February 2016. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.