Visa Bulletin for July 2017
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the July 2017 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from June 2017: 31 final action dates advanced and 1 retrogressed, and 1 changed to or from Current or Unavailable. The biggest moves were EB-3 Philippines (+12.5 months), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (+12.5 months), EB-3 India (+9.1 months).
USCIS filing chart for July 2017 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Final Action Dates
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, July 2017 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, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Jul 22, 2008+0.7 mowas Jul 1, 2008 | Mar 22, 2013+0.7 mowas Mar 1, 2013 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Feb 15, 2006+9.1 mowas May 15, 2005 | Jan 1, 2012−33.0 mowas Oct 1, 2014 | Jun 8, 2017+1.8 mowas Apr 15, 2017 | May 15, 2014+12.5 mowas May 1, 2013 | Jun 8, 2017+1.8 mowas Apr 15, 2017 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Feb 15, 2006+9.1 mowas May 15, 2005 | Jul 15, 2006 | Jun 8, 2017+1.8 mowas Apr 15, 2017 | May 15, 2014+12.5 mowas May 1, 2013 | Jun 8, 2017+1.8 mowas Apr 15, 2017 |
| EB-4 | Aug 15, 2015no longer currentwas Current | Current | Aug 15, 2015+1.0 mowas Jul 15, 2015 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Jun 8, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Feb 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2013 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Oct 1, 2006+5.3 mowas Apr 22, 2006 | Sep 1, 2015 | Current | Jul 1, 2015+12.0 mowas Jul 1, 2014 | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Oct 1, 2006+5.3 mowas Apr 22, 2006 | Jun 1, 2008 | Current | Jul 1, 2015+12.0 mowas Jul 1, 2014 | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Sep 1, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Dec 22, 2010 | Dec 22, 2010 | Jan 15, 1996+4.5 mowas Sep 1, 1995 | Sep 15, 2006+4.8 mowas Apr 22, 2006 | Dec 22, 2010 |
| F2A | Sep 8, 2015+0.8 mowas Aug 15, 2015 | Sep 8, 2015+0.8 mowas Aug 15, 2015 | Aug 22, 2015+1.0 mowas Jul 22, 2015 | Sep 8, 2015+0.8 mowas Aug 15, 2015 | Sep 8, 2015+0.8 mowas Aug 15, 2015 |
| F2B | Nov 1, 2010+0.3 mowas Oct 22, 2010 | Nov 1, 2010+0.3 mowas Oct 22, 2010 | Jun 1, 1996+1.8 mowas Apr 8, 1996 | Nov 1, 2006+1.3 mowas Sep 22, 2006 | Nov 1, 2010+0.3 mowas Oct 22, 2010 |
| F3 | Jul 8, 2005+0.2 mowas Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 8, 2005+0.2 mowas Jul 1, 2005 | Mar 22, 1995+0.9 mowas Feb 22, 1995 | Dec 15, 1994+2.2 mowas Oct 8, 1994 | Jul 8, 2005+0.2 mowas Jul 1, 2005 |
| F4 | Sep 22, 2003+0.2 mowas Sep 15, 2003 | May 8, 2004 | Aug 1, 1997+0.6 mowas Jul 15, 1997 | Feb 15, 1994+2.8 mowas Nov 22, 1993 | May 8, 2004 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the July 2017 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with June 2017, 31 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Jul 1, 2008 to Jul 22, 2008), EB-2 China (Mar 1, 2013 to Mar 22, 2013), EB-3 India (May 15, 2005 to Feb 15, 2006), EB-3 Mexico (Apr 15, 2017 to Jun 8, 2017), EB-3 Philippines (May 1, 2013 to May 15, 2014), EB-3 Rest of World (Apr 15, 2017 to Jun 8, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers India (May 15, 2005 to Feb 15, 2006), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Apr 15, 2017 to Jun 8, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (May 1, 2013 to May 15, 2014), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Apr 15, 2017 to Jun 8, 2017), EB-4 Mexico (Jul 15, 2015 to Aug 15, 2015), F1 Mexico (Sep 1, 1995 to Jan 15, 1996), F1 Philippines (Apr 22, 2006 to Sep 15, 2006), F2A India (Aug 15, 2015 to Sep 8, 2015), F2A China (Aug 15, 2015 to Sep 8, 2015), F2A Mexico (Jul 22, 2015 to Aug 22, 2015), F2A Philippines (Aug 15, 2015 to Sep 8, 2015), F2A Rest of World (Aug 15, 2015 to Sep 8, 2015), F2B India (Oct 22, 2010 to Nov 1, 2010), F2B China (Oct 22, 2010 to Nov 1, 2010), F2B Mexico (Apr 8, 1996 to Jun 1, 1996), F2B Philippines (Sep 22, 2006 to Nov 1, 2006), F2B Rest of World (Oct 22, 2010 to Nov 1, 2010), F3 India (Jul 1, 2005 to Jul 8, 2005), F3 China (Jul 1, 2005 to Jul 8, 2005), F3 Mexico (Feb 22, 1995 to Mar 22, 1995), F3 Philippines (Oct 8, 1994 to Dec 15, 1994), F3 Rest of World (Jul 1, 2005 to Jul 8, 2005), F4 India (Sep 15, 2003 to Sep 22, 2003), F4 Mexico (Jul 15, 1997 to Aug 1, 1997), F4 Philippines (Nov 22, 1993 to Feb 15, 1994).
Did any category retrogress in July 2017?
Yes. 1 final action date moved back compared with June 2017: EB-3 China (Oct 1, 2014 to Jan 1, 2012). 1 cell stopped being Current or became Unavailable: EB-4 India (Current to Aug 15, 2015).
Which chart did USCIS designate for July 2017?
For July 2017, 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 2017. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.