Visa Bulletin for January 2020
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the January 2020 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from December 2019: 26 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were F3 Philippines (+4.0 months), EB-5 India (+3.9 months), EB-1 Mexico (+2.6 months).
USCIS filing chart for January 2020 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Dates for Filing
Source: USCIS, January 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+0.2 mowas May 15, 2017 | Oct 1, 2018+2.6 mowas Jul 15, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018+2.6 mowas Jul 15, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018+2.6 mowas Jul 15, 2018 |
| EB-2 | May 18, 2009+0.1 mowas May 15, 2009 | Jul 1, 2015+0.3 mowas Jun 22, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 1, 2015+1.0 mowas Nov 1, 2015 | Current | Mar 15, 2018+0.5 mowas Mar 1, 2018 | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2008+1.0 mowas Mar 1, 2008 | Current | Mar 15, 2018+0.5 mowas Mar 1, 2018 | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Aug 8, 2017+0.6 mowas Jul 22, 2017 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | May 1, 2018+3.9 mowas Jan 1, 2018 | Nov 22, 2014+0.2 mowas Nov 15, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Mar 15, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017+1.0 mowas Sep 1, 2017 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Jul 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2016 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Feb 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2019no longer currentwas Current | Jan 1, 2019no longer currentwas Current | Jan 1, 2019no longer currentwas Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Feb 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2019no longer currentwas Current | Jan 1, 2019no longer currentwas Current | Jan 1, 2019no longer currentwas Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | May 15, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jul 15, 2013+2.0 mowas May 15, 2013 | Jul 15, 2013+2.0 mowas May 15, 2013 | Aug 8, 1997 | Jan 15, 2009+2.5 mowas Nov 1, 2008 | Jul 15, 2013+2.0 mowas May 15, 2013 |
| F2A | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| F2B | Aug 8, 2014 | Aug 8, 2014 | Aug 22, 1998 | Feb 1, 2009+2.0 mowas Dec 1, 2008 | Aug 8, 2014 |
| F3 | Nov 15, 2007+0.2 mowas Nov 8, 2007 | Nov 15, 2007+0.2 mowas Nov 8, 2007 | Mar 1, 1996+0.3 mowas Feb 22, 1996 | Jan 1, 1999+4.0 mowas Sep 1, 1998 | Nov 15, 2007+0.2 mowas Nov 8, 2007 |
| F4 | Nov 8, 2004+0.2 mowas Nov 1, 2004 | Feb 1, 2007 | Jan 8, 1998+0.8 mowas Dec 15, 1997 | Mar 1, 1999+2.5 mowas Dec 15, 1998 | Feb 1, 2007 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Mar 15, 2014+3.9 mowas Nov 15, 2013 | Mar 15, 2014+3.9 mowas Nov 15, 2013 | Nov 15, 1999 | Sep 15, 2009+4.5 mowas May 1, 2009 | Mar 15, 2014+3.9 mowas Nov 15, 2013 |
| F2A | Nov 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Oct 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Oct 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Oct 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Oct 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Oct 1, 2019 |
| F2B | Apr 8, 2015+1.9 mowas Feb 8, 2015 | Apr 8, 2015+1.9 mowas Feb 8, 2015 | Apr 22, 1999 | Oct 1, 2009+4.0 mowas Jun 1, 2009 | Apr 8, 2015+1.9 mowas Feb 8, 2015 |
| F3 | Jul 15, 2008+2.0 mowas May 15, 2008 | Jul 15, 2008+2.0 mowas May 15, 2008 | Jul 15, 2000 | Sep 1, 1999+6.0 mowas Mar 1, 1999 | Jul 15, 2008+2.0 mowas May 15, 2008 |
| F4 | Jul 8, 2005+0.2 mowas Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 22, 2007 | Jan 1, 1999 | Nov 1, 1999+4.6 mowas Jun 15, 1999 | Jul 22, 2007 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the January 2020 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with December 2019, 26 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 China (May 15, 2017 to May 22, 2017), EB-1 Mexico (Jul 15, 2018 to Oct 1, 2018), EB-1 Philippines (Jul 15, 2018 to Oct 1, 2018), EB-1 Rest of World (Jul 15, 2018 to Oct 1, 2018), EB-2 India (May 15, 2009 to May 18, 2009), EB-2 China (Jun 22, 2015 to Jul 1, 2015), EB-3 China (Nov 1, 2015 to Dec 1, 2015), EB-3 Philippines (Mar 1, 2018 to Mar 15, 2018), EB-3 Other Workers China (Mar 1, 2008 to Apr 1, 2008), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Mar 1, 2018 to Mar 15, 2018), EB-4 Mexico (Jul 22, 2017 to Aug 8, 2017), EB-5 India (Jan 1, 2018 to May 1, 2018), EB-5 China (Nov 15, 2014 to Nov 22, 2014), F1 India (May 15, 2013 to Jul 15, 2013), F1 China (May 15, 2013 to Jul 15, 2013), F1 Philippines (Nov 1, 2008 to Jan 15, 2009), F1 Rest of World (May 15, 2013 to Jul 15, 2013), F2B Philippines (Dec 1, 2008 to Feb 1, 2009), F3 India (Nov 8, 2007 to Nov 15, 2007), F3 China (Nov 8, 2007 to Nov 15, 2007), F3 Mexico (Feb 22, 1996 to Mar 1, 1996), F3 Philippines (Sep 1, 1998 to Jan 1, 1999), F3 Rest of World (Nov 8, 2007 to Nov 15, 2007), F4 India (Nov 1, 2004 to Nov 8, 2004), F4 Mexico (Dec 15, 1997 to Jan 8, 1998), F4 Philippines (Dec 15, 1998 to Mar 1, 1999).
Did any category retrogress in January 2020?
No. No final action date moved back compared with December 2019.
Which chart did USCIS designate for January 2020?
For January 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, January 2020. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.