Visa Bulletin for February 2020
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the February 2020 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from January 2020: 32 final action dates advanced and 2 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-5 India (+4.0 months), F4 Philippines (+4.0 months), F3 Philippines (+3.9 months).
USCIS filing chart for February 2020 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Dates for Filing
Source: USCIS, February 2020 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 22, 2017 | Dec 1, 2018+2.0 mowas Oct 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018+2.0 mowas Oct 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018+2.0 mowas Oct 1, 2018 |
| EB-2 | May 19, 2009−0.0 mowas May 18, 2009 | Jul 15, 2015+0.5 mowas Jul 1, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 8, 2009+0.2 mowas Jan 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2016+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2015 | Current | Jun 1, 2018+2.6 mowas Mar 15, 2018 | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 8, 2009+0.2 mowas Jan 1, 2009 | May 1, 2008+1.0 mowas Apr 1, 2008 | Current | Jun 1, 2018+2.6 mowas Mar 15, 2018 | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Sep 1, 2017+0.8 mowas Aug 8, 2017 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Sep 1, 2018+4.0 mowas May 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2014+0.3 mowas Nov 22, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Aug 22, 2013+1.2 mowas Jul 15, 2013 | Aug 22, 2013+1.2 mowas Jul 15, 2013 | Aug 22, 1997+0.5 mowas Aug 8, 1997 | Apr 1, 2009+2.5 mowas Jan 15, 2009 | Aug 22, 2013+1.2 mowas Jul 15, 2013 |
| F2A | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| F2B | Aug 22, 2014+0.5 mowas Aug 8, 2014 | Aug 22, 2014+0.5 mowas Aug 8, 2014 | Sep 15, 1998+0.8 mowas Aug 22, 1998 | May 1, 2009+2.9 mowas Feb 1, 2009 | Aug 22, 2014+0.5 mowas Aug 8, 2014 |
| F3 | Nov 22, 2007+0.2 mowas Nov 15, 2007 | Nov 22, 2007+0.2 mowas Nov 15, 2007 | Mar 22, 1996+0.7 mowas Mar 1, 1996 | May 1, 1999+3.9 mowas Jan 1, 1999 | Nov 22, 2007+0.2 mowas Nov 15, 2007 |
| F4 | Nov 22, 2004+0.5 mowas Nov 8, 2004 | Jul 1, 2006−7.1 mowas Feb 1, 2007 | Jan 15, 1998+0.2 mowas Jan 8, 1998 | Jul 1, 1999+4.0 mowas Mar 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 2006−7.1 mowas Feb 1, 2007 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Mar 22, 2014+0.2 mowas Mar 15, 2014 | Mar 22, 2014+0.2 mowas Mar 15, 2014 | Nov 15, 1999 | Oct 1, 2009+0.5 mowas Sep 15, 2009 | Mar 22, 2014+0.2 mowas Mar 15, 2014 |
| F2A | Dec 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Nov 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Nov 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Nov 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Nov 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Nov 1, 2019 |
| F2B | Apr 22, 2015+0.5 mowas Apr 8, 2015 | Apr 22, 2015+0.5 mowas Apr 8, 2015 | May 15, 1999+0.8 mowas Apr 22, 1999 | Nov 1, 2009+1.0 mowas Oct 1, 2009 | Apr 22, 2015+0.5 mowas Apr 8, 2015 |
| F3 | Jul 22, 2008+0.2 mowas Jul 15, 2008 | Jul 22, 2008+0.2 mowas Jul 15, 2008 | Jul 15, 2000 | Nov 1, 1999+2.0 mowas Sep 1, 1999 | Jul 22, 2008+0.2 mowas Jul 15, 2008 |
| F4 | Jul 22, 2005+0.5 mowas Jul 8, 2005 | Jul 22, 2007 | Jan 1, 1999 | Jan 1, 2000+2.0 mowas Nov 1, 1999 | Jul 22, 2007 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the February 2020 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with January 2020, 32 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 Mexico (Oct 1, 2018 to Dec 1, 2018), EB-1 Philippines (Oct 1, 2018 to Dec 1, 2018), EB-1 Rest of World (Oct 1, 2018 to Dec 1, 2018), EB-2 India (May 18, 2009 to May 19, 2009), EB-2 China (Jul 1, 2015 to Jul 15, 2015), EB-3 India (Jan 1, 2009 to Jan 8, 2009), EB-3 China (Dec 1, 2015 to Jan 1, 2016), EB-3 Philippines (Mar 15, 2018 to Jun 1, 2018), EB-3 Other Workers India (Jan 1, 2009 to Jan 8, 2009), EB-3 Other Workers China (Apr 1, 2008 to May 1, 2008), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Mar 15, 2018 to Jun 1, 2018), EB-4 Mexico (Aug 8, 2017 to Sep 1, 2017), EB-5 India (May 1, 2018 to Sep 1, 2018), EB-5 China (Nov 22, 2014 to Dec 1, 2014), F1 India (Jul 15, 2013 to Aug 22, 2013), F1 China (Jul 15, 2013 to Aug 22, 2013), F1 Mexico (Aug 8, 1997 to Aug 22, 1997), F1 Philippines (Jan 15, 2009 to Apr 1, 2009), F1 Rest of World (Jul 15, 2013 to Aug 22, 2013), F2B India (Aug 8, 2014 to Aug 22, 2014), F2B China (Aug 8, 2014 to Aug 22, 2014), F2B Mexico (Aug 22, 1998 to Sep 15, 1998), F2B Philippines (Feb 1, 2009 to May 1, 2009), F2B Rest of World (Aug 8, 2014 to Aug 22, 2014), F3 India (Nov 15, 2007 to Nov 22, 2007), F3 China (Nov 15, 2007 to Nov 22, 2007), F3 Mexico (Mar 1, 1996 to Mar 22, 1996), F3 Philippines (Jan 1, 1999 to May 1, 1999), F3 Rest of World (Nov 15, 2007 to Nov 22, 2007), F4 India (Nov 8, 2004 to Nov 22, 2004), F4 Mexico (Jan 8, 1998 to Jan 15, 1998), F4 Philippines (Mar 1, 1999 to Jul 1, 1999).
Did any category retrogress in February 2020?
Yes. 2 final action dates moved back compared with January 2020: F4 China (Feb 1, 2007 to Jul 1, 2006), F4 Rest of World (Feb 1, 2007 to Jul 1, 2006).
Which chart did USCIS designate for February 2020?
For February 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, February 2020. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.