Visa Bulletin for July 2016
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the July 2016 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from June 2016: 25 final action dates advanced and 1 retrogressed, and 1 changed to or from Current or Unavailable. The biggest moves were EB-3 Philippines (+3.5 months), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (+3.5 months), F1 India (+2.2 months).
USCIS filing chart for July 2016 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Final Action Dates
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, July 2016 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 1, 2004+1.0 mowas Oct 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2010 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Oct 22, 2004+1.0 mowas Sep 22, 2004 | Jan 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2016+0.5 mowas Feb 15, 2016 | Feb 15, 2009+3.5 mowas Nov 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2016+0.5 mowas Feb 15, 2016 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Oct 22, 2004+1.0 mowas Sep 22, 2004 | Jan 1, 2004−39.7 mowas Apr 22, 2007 | Mar 1, 2016+0.5 mowas Feb 15, 2016 | Feb 15, 2009+3.5 mowas Nov 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2016+0.5 mowas Feb 15, 2016 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Jan 1, 2010no longer currentwas Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Feb 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 22, 2009+2.2 mowas Jan 15, 2009 | Mar 22, 2009+2.2 mowas Jan 15, 2009 | Mar 8, 1995+0.5 mowas Feb 22, 1995 | Feb 1, 2005+1.3 mowas Dec 22, 2004 | Mar 22, 2009+2.2 mowas Jan 15, 2009 |
| F2A | Nov 15, 2014+0.2 mowas Nov 8, 2014 | Nov 15, 2014+0.2 mowas Nov 8, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014 | Nov 15, 2014+0.2 mowas Nov 8, 2014 | Nov 15, 2014+0.2 mowas Nov 8, 2014 |
| F2B | Dec 8, 2009+1.5 mowas Oct 22, 2009 | Dec 8, 2009+1.5 mowas Oct 22, 2009 | Sep 8, 1995 | Jul 1, 2005+1.0 mowas Jun 1, 2005 | Dec 8, 2009+1.5 mowas Oct 22, 2009 |
| F3 | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 1, 2004 | Oct 22, 1994 | Mar 1, 1994+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 1994 | Dec 1, 2004 |
| F4 | Jan 1, 2001 | Jan 1, 2003 | Apr 15, 1997 | Jan 1, 1993+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 1992 | Sep 8, 2003+1.0 mowas Aug 8, 2003 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the July 2016 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with June 2016, 25 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Oct 1, 2004 to Nov 1, 2004), EB-3 India (Sep 22, 2004 to Oct 22, 2004), EB-3 Mexico (Feb 15, 2016 to Mar 1, 2016), EB-3 Philippines (Nov 1, 2008 to Feb 15, 2009), EB-3 Rest of World (Feb 15, 2016 to Mar 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers India (Sep 22, 2004 to Oct 22, 2004), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Feb 15, 2016 to Mar 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Nov 1, 2008 to Feb 15, 2009), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Feb 15, 2016 to Mar 1, 2016), F1 India (Jan 15, 2009 to Mar 22, 2009), F1 China (Jan 15, 2009 to Mar 22, 2009), F1 Mexico (Feb 22, 1995 to Mar 8, 1995), F1 Philippines (Dec 22, 2004 to Feb 1, 2005), F1 Rest of World (Jan 15, 2009 to Mar 22, 2009), F2A India (Nov 8, 2014 to Nov 15, 2014), F2A China (Nov 8, 2014 to Nov 15, 2014), F2A Philippines (Nov 8, 2014 to Nov 15, 2014), F2A Rest of World (Nov 8, 2014 to Nov 15, 2014), F2B India (Oct 22, 2009 to Dec 8, 2009), F2B China (Oct 22, 2009 to Dec 8, 2009), F2B Philippines (Jun 1, 2005 to Jul 1, 2005), F2B Rest of World (Oct 22, 2009 to Dec 8, 2009), F3 Philippines (Feb 1, 1994 to Mar 1, 1994), F4 Philippines (Dec 1, 1992 to Jan 1, 1993), F4 Rest of World (Aug 8, 2003 to Sep 8, 2003).
Did any category retrogress in July 2016?
Yes. 1 final action date moved back compared with June 2016: EB-3 Other Workers China (Apr 22, 2007 to Jan 1, 2004). 1 cell stopped being Current or became Unavailable: EB-4 Mexico (Current to Jan 1, 2010).
Which chart did USCIS designate for July 2016?
For July 2016, USCIS designated the Final Action Dates chart for both family-sponsored and employment-based applicants for adjustment of status applications.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin, July 2016. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.