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Visa Bulletin for February 2019

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

All priority date cutoffs in the February 2019 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from January 2019: 36 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-4 Mexico (+4.6 months), EB-1 Mexico (+2.0 months), EB-1 Philippines (+2.0 months).

USCIS filing chart for February 2019 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)

Source: USCIS, February 2019 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-1Feb 8, 2017+1.8 mowas Dec 15, 2016Feb 8, 2017+1.8 mowas Dec 15, 2016Dec 1, 2017+2.0 mowas Oct 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017+2.0 mowas Oct 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017+2.0 mowas Oct 1, 2017
EB-2Apr 6, 2009+0.2 mowas Apr 1, 2009Oct 1, 2015+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Apr 22, 2009+1.7 mowas Mar 1, 2009Jul 1, 2015+0.8 mowas Jun 8, 2015CurrentAug 1, 2017+1.3 mowas Jun 22, 2017Current
EB-3 Other WorkersApr 22, 2009+1.7 mowas Mar 1, 2009Aug 1, 2007+1.0 mowas Jul 1, 2007CurrentAug 1, 2017+1.3 mowas Jun 22, 2017Current
EB-4CurrentCurrentSep 1, 2017+4.6 mowas Apr 15, 2017CurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentSep 1, 2014CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1Oct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2017Jun 1, 2018Jun 1, 2018Jun 1, 2018
EB-2May 22, 2009Nov 1, 2015+1.8 mowas Sep 8, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Apr 1, 2010Jan 1, 2016CurrentOct 1, 2017+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2017Current
EB-3 Other WorkersApr 1, 2010Jun 1, 2008CurrentOct 1, 2017+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2017Current
EB-4CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentOct 1, 2014CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Sep 22, 2011+1.0 mowas Aug 22, 2011Sep 22, 2011+1.0 mowas Aug 22, 2011Aug 1, 1997Mar 15, 2007+0.5 mowas Mar 1, 2007Sep 22, 2011+1.0 mowas Aug 22, 2011
F2ADec 1, 2016+0.8 mowas Nov 8, 2016Dec 1, 2016+0.8 mowas Nov 8, 2016Nov 15, 2016+1.0 mowas Oct 15, 2016Dec 1, 2016+0.8 mowas Nov 8, 2016Dec 1, 2016+0.8 mowas Nov 8, 2016
F2BMay 1, 2012+1.5 mowas Mar 15, 2012May 1, 2012+1.5 mowas Mar 15, 2012Jul 22, 1997+1.4 mowas Jun 8, 1997Jul 1, 2007+0.3 mowas Jun 22, 2007May 1, 2012+1.5 mowas Mar 15, 2012
F3Aug 22, 2006+0.2 mowas Aug 15, 2006Aug 22, 2006+0.2 mowas Aug 15, 2006Dec 22, 1995Aug 22, 1995+1.0 mowas Jul 22, 1995Aug 22, 2006+0.2 mowas Aug 15, 2006
F4Jun 22, 2004+0.2 mowas Jun 15, 2004Jun 22, 2005+1.0 mowas May 22, 2005Feb 8, 1998Oct 1, 1995+1.0 mowas Sep 1, 1995Jun 22, 2005+1.0 mowas May 22, 2005

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Apr 8, 2012+1.0 mowas Mar 8, 2012Apr 8, 2012+1.0 mowas Mar 8, 2012Sep 22, 1999+1.0 mowas Aug 22, 1999Mar 15, 2008+1.0 mowas Feb 15, 2008Apr 8, 2012+1.0 mowas Mar 8, 2012
F2ADec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017
F2BJun 22, 2014+3.0 mowas Mar 22, 2014Jun 22, 2014+3.0 mowas Mar 22, 2014Oct 8, 1997+1.0 mowas Sep 8, 1997Jan 15, 2008+1.0 mowas Dec 15, 2007Jun 22, 2014+3.0 mowas Mar 22, 2014
F3Feb 1, 2007+0.8 mowas Jan 8, 2007Feb 1, 2007+0.8 mowas Jan 8, 2007Jun 8, 2000+1.2 mowas May 1, 2000Aug 1, 1997+2.0 mowas Jun 1, 1997Feb 1, 2007+0.8 mowas Jan 8, 2007
F4Feb 1, 2005+1.0 mowas Jan 1, 2005Jun 15, 2006+1.0 mowas May 15, 2006Nov 1, 1998+0.8 mowas Oct 8, 1998Dec 8, 1997+7.6 mowas Apr 22, 1997Jun 15, 2006+1.0 mowas May 15, 2006

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the February 2019 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with January 2019, 36 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 India (Dec 15, 2016 to Feb 8, 2017), EB-1 China (Dec 15, 2016 to Feb 8, 2017), EB-1 Mexico (Oct 1, 2017 to Dec 1, 2017), EB-1 Philippines (Oct 1, 2017 to Dec 1, 2017), EB-1 Rest of World (Oct 1, 2017 to Dec 1, 2017), EB-2 India (Apr 1, 2009 to Apr 6, 2009), EB-2 China (Aug 1, 2015 to Oct 1, 2015), EB-3 India (Mar 1, 2009 to Apr 22, 2009), EB-3 China (Jun 8, 2015 to Jul 1, 2015), EB-3 Philippines (Jun 22, 2017 to Aug 1, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers India (Mar 1, 2009 to Apr 22, 2009), EB-3 Other Workers China (Jul 1, 2007 to Aug 1, 2007), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Jun 22, 2017 to Aug 1, 2017), EB-4 Mexico (Apr 15, 2017 to Sep 1, 2017), F1 India (Aug 22, 2011 to Sep 22, 2011), F1 China (Aug 22, 2011 to Sep 22, 2011), F1 Philippines (Mar 1, 2007 to Mar 15, 2007), F1 Rest of World (Aug 22, 2011 to Sep 22, 2011), F2A India (Nov 8, 2016 to Dec 1, 2016), F2A China (Nov 8, 2016 to Dec 1, 2016), F2A Mexico (Oct 15, 2016 to Nov 15, 2016), F2A Philippines (Nov 8, 2016 to Dec 1, 2016), F2A Rest of World (Nov 8, 2016 to Dec 1, 2016), F2B India (Mar 15, 2012 to May 1, 2012), F2B China (Mar 15, 2012 to May 1, 2012), F2B Mexico (Jun 8, 1997 to Jul 22, 1997), F2B Philippines (Jun 22, 2007 to Jul 1, 2007), F2B Rest of World (Mar 15, 2012 to May 1, 2012), F3 India (Aug 15, 2006 to Aug 22, 2006), F3 China (Aug 15, 2006 to Aug 22, 2006), F3 Philippines (Jul 22, 1995 to Aug 22, 1995), F3 Rest of World (Aug 15, 2006 to Aug 22, 2006), F4 India (Jun 15, 2004 to Jun 22, 2004), F4 China (May 22, 2005 to Jun 22, 2005), F4 Philippines (Sep 1, 1995 to Oct 1, 1995), F4 Rest of World (May 22, 2005 to Jun 22, 2005).

Did any category retrogress in February 2019?

No. No final action date moved back compared with January 2019.

Which chart did USCIS designate for February 2019?

For February 2019, 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 2019. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.