Visa Bulletin for January 2019
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the January 2019 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from December 2018: 32 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-1 India (+3.4 months), EB-1 China (+3.4 months), EB-4 Mexico (+3.4 months).
USCIS filing chart for January 2019 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Dates for Filing
Source: USCIS, January 2019 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 | Dec 15, 2016+3.4 mowas Sep 1, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016+3.4 mowas Sep 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2017+3.0 mowas Jul 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017+3.0 mowas Jul 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017+3.0 mowas Jul 1, 2017 |
| EB-2 | Apr 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2015+1.0 mowas Jul 1, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Mar 1, 2009 | Jun 8, 2015 | Current | Jun 22, 2017+0.2 mowas Jun 15, 2017 | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Mar 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2007+1.0 mowas Jun 1, 2007 | Current | Jun 22, 2017+0.2 mowas Jun 15, 2017 | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Apr 15, 2017+3.4 mowas Jan 1, 2017 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Sep 1, 2014+0.3 mowas Aug 22, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| EB-2 | May 22, 2009 | Sep 8, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Apr 1, 2010+3.0 mowas Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2016+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2015 | Current | Aug 1, 2017 | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Apr 1, 2010+3.0 mowas Jan 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2008 | Current | Aug 1, 2017 | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Oct 1, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Aug 22, 2011+0.5 mowas Aug 8, 2011 | Aug 22, 2011+0.5 mowas Aug 8, 2011 | Aug 1, 1997 | Mar 1, 2007+0.5 mowas Feb 15, 2007 | Aug 22, 2011+0.5 mowas Aug 8, 2011 |
| F2A | Nov 8, 2016+1.0 mowas Oct 8, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016+1.0 mowas Oct 8, 2016 | Oct 15, 2016+0.8 mowas Sep 22, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016+1.0 mowas Oct 8, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016+1.0 mowas Oct 8, 2016 |
| F2B | Mar 15, 2012+1.0 mowas Feb 15, 2012 | Mar 15, 2012+1.0 mowas Feb 15, 2012 | Jun 8, 1997 | Jun 22, 2007+0.5 mowas Jun 8, 2007 | Mar 15, 2012+1.0 mowas Feb 15, 2012 |
| F3 | Aug 15, 2006+0.5 mowas Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 15, 2006+0.5 mowas Aug 1, 2006 | Dec 22, 1995 | Jul 22, 1995+0.5 mowas Jul 8, 1995 | Aug 15, 2006+0.5 mowas Aug 1, 2006 |
| F4 | Jun 15, 2004+0.2 mowas Jun 8, 2004 | May 22, 2005+1.0 mowas Apr 22, 2005 | Feb 8, 1998 | Sep 1, 1995+1.6 mowas Jul 15, 1995 | May 22, 2005+1.0 mowas Apr 22, 2005 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Mar 8, 2012 | Mar 8, 2012 | Aug 22, 1999+4.0 mowas Apr 22, 1999 | Feb 15, 2008 | Mar 8, 2012 |
| F2A | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| F2B | Mar 22, 2014 | Mar 22, 2014 | Sep 8, 1997+1.2 mowas Aug 1, 1997 | Dec 15, 2007 | Mar 22, 2014 |
| F3 | Jan 8, 2007 | Jan 8, 2007 | May 1, 2000+6.8 mowas Oct 8, 1999 | Jun 1, 1997 | Jan 8, 2007 |
| F4 | Jan 1, 2005 | May 15, 2006+3.4 mowas Feb 1, 2006 | Oct 8, 1998+0.8 mowas Sep 15, 1998 | Apr 22, 1997 | May 15, 2006+3.4 mowas Feb 1, 2006 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the January 2019 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with December 2018, 32 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 India (Sep 1, 2016 to Dec 15, 2016), EB-1 China (Sep 1, 2016 to Dec 15, 2016), EB-1 Mexico (Jul 1, 2017 to Oct 1, 2017), EB-1 Philippines (Jul 1, 2017 to Oct 1, 2017), EB-1 Rest of World (Jul 1, 2017 to Oct 1, 2017), EB-2 China (Jul 1, 2015 to Aug 1, 2015), EB-3 Philippines (Jun 15, 2017 to Jun 22, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers China (Jun 1, 2007 to Jul 1, 2007), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Jun 15, 2017 to Jun 22, 2017), EB-4 Mexico (Jan 1, 2017 to Apr 15, 2017), EB-5 China (Aug 22, 2014 to Sep 1, 2014), F1 India (Aug 8, 2011 to Aug 22, 2011), F1 China (Aug 8, 2011 to Aug 22, 2011), F1 Philippines (Feb 15, 2007 to Mar 1, 2007), F1 Rest of World (Aug 8, 2011 to Aug 22, 2011), F2A India (Oct 8, 2016 to Nov 8, 2016), F2A China (Oct 8, 2016 to Nov 8, 2016), F2A Mexico (Sep 22, 2016 to Oct 15, 2016), F2A Philippines (Oct 8, 2016 to Nov 8, 2016), F2A Rest of World (Oct 8, 2016 to Nov 8, 2016), F2B India (Feb 15, 2012 to Mar 15, 2012), F2B China (Feb 15, 2012 to Mar 15, 2012), F2B Philippines (Jun 8, 2007 to Jun 22, 2007), F2B Rest of World (Feb 15, 2012 to Mar 15, 2012), F3 India (Aug 1, 2006 to Aug 15, 2006), F3 China (Aug 1, 2006 to Aug 15, 2006), F3 Philippines (Jul 8, 1995 to Jul 22, 1995), F3 Rest of World (Aug 1, 2006 to Aug 15, 2006), F4 India (Jun 8, 2004 to Jun 15, 2004), F4 China (Apr 22, 2005 to May 22, 2005), F4 Philippines (Jul 15, 1995 to Sep 1, 1995), F4 Rest of World (Apr 22, 2005 to May 22, 2005).
Did any category retrogress in January 2019?
No. No final action date moved back compared with December 2018.
Which chart did USCIS designate for January 2019?
For January 2019, 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, January 2019. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.