Visa Bulletin for February 2017
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the February 2017 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from January 2017: 34 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-3 Philippines (+2.8 months), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (+2.8 months), EB-3 Mexico (+2.0 months).
USCIS filing chart for February 2017 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, February 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 | Apr 15, 2008 | Nov 15, 2012+1.0 mowas Oct 15, 2012 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Mar 22, 2005+0.2 mowas Mar 15, 2005 | Oct 1, 2013+0.8 mowas Sep 8, 2013 | Oct 1, 2016+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2016 | Oct 15, 2011+2.8 mowas Jul 22, 2011 | Oct 1, 2016+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2016 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Mar 22, 2005+0.2 mowas Mar 15, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2016+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2016 | Oct 15, 2011+2.8 mowas Jul 22, 2011 | Oct 1, 2016+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2016 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Jul 15, 2015 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Apr 15, 2014+0.2 mowas Apr 8, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Apr 15, 2008−12.2 mowas Apr 22, 2009 | Nov 15, 2012−3.5 mowas Mar 1, 2013 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Mar 22, 2005−3.3 mowas Jul 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2013−7.0 mowas May 1, 2014 | Oct 1, 2016no longer currentwas Current | Oct 15, 2011−22.6 mowas Sep 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2016no longer currentwas Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Mar 22, 2005−3.3 mowas Jul 1, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005−44.0 mowas Aug 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2016no longer currentwas Current | Oct 15, 2011−22.6 mowas Sep 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2016no longer currentwas Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Jul 15, 2015no longer currentwas Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Apr 15, 2014−2.0 mowas Jun 15, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Feb 22, 2010+1.5 mowas Jan 8, 2010 | Feb 22, 2010+1.5 mowas Jan 8, 2010 | May 8, 1995+0.5 mowas Apr 22, 1995 | Dec 1, 2005+2.0 mowas Oct 1, 2005 | Feb 22, 2010+1.5 mowas Jan 8, 2010 |
| F2A | Apr 15, 2015+0.8 mowas Mar 22, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015+0.8 mowas Mar 22, 2015 | Apr 1, 2015+0.8 mowas Mar 8, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015+0.8 mowas Mar 22, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015+0.8 mowas Mar 22, 2015 |
| F2B | Jul 8, 2010+1.0 mowas Jun 8, 2010 | Jul 8, 2010+1.0 mowas Jun 8, 2010 | Nov 8, 1995+0.8 mowas Oct 15, 1995 | Apr 8, 2006 | Jul 8, 2010+1.0 mowas Jun 8, 2010 |
| F3 | Mar 22, 2005+0.7 mowas Mar 1, 2005 | Mar 22, 2005+0.7 mowas Mar 1, 2005 | Dec 15, 1994 | Sep 8, 1994+0.2 mowas Sep 1, 1994 | Mar 22, 2005+0.7 mowas Mar 1, 2005 |
| F4 | Jun 15, 2003+1.0 mowas May 15, 2003 | Jan 22, 2004+2.0 mowas Nov 22, 2003 | May 22, 1997+0.2 mowas May 15, 1997 | Jun 22, 1993+0.5 mowas Jun 8, 1993 | Feb 8, 2004+0.6 mowas Jan 22, 2004 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the February 2017 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with January 2017, 34 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 China (Oct 15, 2012 to Nov 15, 2012), EB-3 India (Mar 15, 2005 to Mar 22, 2005), EB-3 China (Sep 8, 2013 to Oct 1, 2013), EB-3 Mexico (Aug 1, 2016 to Oct 1, 2016), EB-3 Philippines (Jul 22, 2011 to Oct 15, 2011), EB-3 Rest of World (Aug 1, 2016 to Oct 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers India (Mar 15, 2005 to Mar 22, 2005), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Aug 1, 2016 to Oct 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Jul 22, 2011 to Oct 15, 2011), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Aug 1, 2016 to Oct 1, 2016), EB-5 China (Apr 8, 2014 to Apr 15, 2014), F1 India (Jan 8, 2010 to Feb 22, 2010), F1 China (Jan 8, 2010 to Feb 22, 2010), F1 Mexico (Apr 22, 1995 to May 8, 1995), F1 Philippines (Oct 1, 2005 to Dec 1, 2005), F1 Rest of World (Jan 8, 2010 to Feb 22, 2010), F2A India (Mar 22, 2015 to Apr 15, 2015), F2A China (Mar 22, 2015 to Apr 15, 2015), F2A Mexico (Mar 8, 2015 to Apr 1, 2015), F2A Philippines (Mar 22, 2015 to Apr 15, 2015), F2A Rest of World (Mar 22, 2015 to Apr 15, 2015), F2B India (Jun 8, 2010 to Jul 8, 2010), F2B China (Jun 8, 2010 to Jul 8, 2010), F2B Mexico (Oct 15, 1995 to Nov 8, 1995), F2B Rest of World (Jun 8, 2010 to Jul 8, 2010), F3 India (Mar 1, 2005 to Mar 22, 2005), F3 China (Mar 1, 2005 to Mar 22, 2005), F3 Philippines (Sep 1, 1994 to Sep 8, 1994), F3 Rest of World (Mar 1, 2005 to Mar 22, 2005), F4 India (May 15, 2003 to Jun 15, 2003), F4 China (Nov 22, 2003 to Jan 22, 2004), F4 Mexico (May 15, 1997 to May 22, 1997), F4 Philippines (Jun 8, 1993 to Jun 22, 1993), F4 Rest of World (Jan 22, 2004 to Feb 8, 2004).
Did any category retrogress in February 2017?
No. No final action date moved back compared with January 2017.
Which chart did USCIS designate for February 2017?
For February 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, February 2017. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.