Visa Bulletin for January 2018
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the January 2018 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from December 2017: 33 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-3 Other Workers China (+5.7 months), F2A Mexico (+1.5 months), F1 India (+1.4 months).
USCIS filing chart for January 2018 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, January 2018 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 | Nov 22, 2008+0.7 mowas Nov 1, 2008 | Aug 8, 2013+1.2 mowas Jul 1, 2013 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Nov 1, 2006+0.6 mowas Oct 15, 2006 | Apr 15, 2014+1.2 mowas Mar 8, 2014 | Current | Feb 15, 2016+1.0 mowas Jan 15, 2016 | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Nov 1, 2006+0.6 mowas Oct 15, 2006 | Dec 22, 2006+5.7 mowas Jul 1, 2006 | Current | Feb 15, 2016+1.0 mowas Jan 15, 2016 | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Jun 1, 2016+1.3 mowas Apr 22, 2016 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Jul 22, 2014+0.2 mowas Jul 15, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Mar 15, 2011+1.4 mowas Feb 1, 2011 | Mar 15, 2011+1.4 mowas Feb 1, 2011 | May 1, 1996+1.0 mowas Apr 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 2005 | Mar 15, 2011+1.4 mowas Feb 1, 2011 |
| F2A | Feb 1, 2016+1.3 mowas Dec 22, 2015 | Feb 1, 2016+1.3 mowas Dec 22, 2015 | Jan 1, 2016+1.5 mowas Nov 15, 2015 | Feb 1, 2016+1.3 mowas Dec 22, 2015 | Feb 1, 2016+1.3 mowas Dec 22, 2015 |
| F2B | Dec 1, 2010+0.3 mowas Nov 22, 2010 | Dec 1, 2010+0.3 mowas Nov 22, 2010 | Aug 15, 1996+0.8 mowas Jul 22, 1996 | Jul 1, 2006 | Dec 1, 2010+0.3 mowas Nov 22, 2010 |
| F3 | Oct 8, 2005+1.0 mowas Sep 8, 2005 | Oct 8, 2005+1.0 mowas Sep 8, 2005 | Jun 15, 1995+0.8 mowas May 22, 1995 | Mar 15, 1995+0.2 mowas Mar 8, 1995 | Oct 8, 2005+1.0 mowas Sep 8, 2005 |
| F4 | Dec 15, 2003+0.8 mowas Nov 22, 2003 | Jun 22, 2004+0.5 mowas Jun 8, 2004 | Nov 1, 1997+0.8 mowas Oct 8, 1997 | Sep 1, 1994+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 1994 | Jun 22, 2004+0.5 mowas Jun 8, 2004 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the January 2018 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with December 2017, 33 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Nov 1, 2008 to Nov 22, 2008), EB-2 China (Jul 1, 2013 to Aug 8, 2013), EB-3 India (Oct 15, 2006 to Nov 1, 2006), EB-3 China (Mar 8, 2014 to Apr 15, 2014), EB-3 Philippines (Jan 15, 2016 to Feb 15, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers India (Oct 15, 2006 to Nov 1, 2006), EB-3 Other Workers China (Jul 1, 2006 to Dec 22, 2006), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Jan 15, 2016 to Feb 15, 2016), EB-4 Mexico (Apr 22, 2016 to Jun 1, 2016), EB-5 China (Jul 15, 2014 to Jul 22, 2014), F1 India (Feb 1, 2011 to Mar 15, 2011), F1 China (Feb 1, 2011 to Mar 15, 2011), F1 Mexico (Apr 1, 1996 to May 1, 1996), F1 Rest of World (Feb 1, 2011 to Mar 15, 2011), F2A India (Dec 22, 2015 to Feb 1, 2016), F2A China (Dec 22, 2015 to Feb 1, 2016), F2A Mexico (Nov 15, 2015 to Jan 1, 2016), F2A Philippines (Dec 22, 2015 to Feb 1, 2016), F2A Rest of World (Dec 22, 2015 to Feb 1, 2016), F2B India (Nov 22, 2010 to Dec 1, 2010), F2B China (Nov 22, 2010 to Dec 1, 2010), F2B Mexico (Jul 22, 1996 to Aug 15, 1996), F2B Rest of World (Nov 22, 2010 to Dec 1, 2010), F3 India (Sep 8, 2005 to Oct 8, 2005), F3 China (Sep 8, 2005 to Oct 8, 2005), F3 Mexico (May 22, 1995 to Jun 15, 1995), F3 Philippines (Mar 8, 1995 to Mar 15, 1995), F3 Rest of World (Sep 8, 2005 to Oct 8, 2005), F4 India (Nov 22, 2003 to Dec 15, 2003), F4 China (Jun 8, 2004 to Jun 22, 2004), F4 Mexico (Oct 8, 1997 to Nov 1, 1997), F4 Philippines (Aug 1, 1994 to Sep 1, 1994), F4 Rest of World (Jun 8, 2004 to Jun 22, 2004).
Did any category retrogress in January 2018?
No. No final action date moved back compared with December 2017.
Which chart did USCIS designate for January 2018?
For January 2018, 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, January 2018. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.