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Visa Bulletin for July 2018

Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked

All priority date cutoffs in the July 2018 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from June 2018: 29 final action dates advanced and 2 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-3 India (+6.0 months), EB-3 Other Workers India (+6.0 months), EB-2 China (+4.0 months).

USCIS filing chart for July 2018 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)

Source: USCIS, July 2018 adjustment of status filing charts.

New to the two charts? Read Final Action Dates vs Dates for Filing.

Employment-based: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1Jan 1, 2012Jan 1, 2012CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Mar 15, 2009+2.6 mowas Dec 26, 2008Jan 1, 2015+4.0 mowas Sep 1, 2014CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Nov 1, 2008+6.0 mowas May 1, 2008Jan 1, 2013−28.9 mowas Jun 1, 2015CurrentJan 1, 2017Current
EB-3 Other WorkersNov 1, 2008+6.0 mowas May 1, 2008May 1, 2007CurrentJan 1, 2017Current
EB-4CurrentCurrentFeb 8, 2016−8.4 mowas Oct 22, 2016CurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentAug 1, 2014CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2May 22, 2009+1.7 mowas Apr 1, 2009Apr 1, 2015+1.9 mowas Feb 1, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3May 1, 2009+8.0 mowas Sep 1, 2008Jan 1, 2016CurrentJul 1, 2017Current
EB-3 Other WorkersMay 1, 2009+8.0 mowas Sep 1, 2008Jun 1, 2008CurrentJul 1, 2017Current
EB-4CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentOct 1, 2014+1.0 mowas Sep 1, 2014CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Apr 22, 2011+0.5 mowas Apr 8, 2011Apr 22, 2011+0.5 mowas Apr 8, 2011Aug 1, 1997+2.0 mowas Jun 1, 1997Jun 1, 2006+2.3 mowas Mar 22, 2006Apr 22, 2011+0.5 mowas Apr 8, 2011
F2AJun 22, 2016+0.5 mowas Jun 8, 2016Jun 22, 2016+0.5 mowas Jun 8, 2016Jun 8, 2016+1.0 mowas May 8, 2016Jun 22, 2016+0.5 mowas Jun 8, 2016Jun 22, 2016+0.5 mowas Jun 8, 2016
F2BAug 15, 2011+1.8 mowas Jun 22, 2011Aug 15, 2011+1.8 mowas Jun 22, 2011Mar 8, 1997+0.7 mowas Feb 15, 1997Feb 1, 2007+0.6 mowas Jan 15, 2007Aug 15, 2011+1.8 mowas Jun 22, 2011
F3May 1, 2006+1.5 mowas Mar 15, 2006May 1, 2006+1.5 mowas Mar 15, 2006Dec 1, 1995+2.0 mowas Oct 1, 1995Apr 15, 1995+0.2 mowas Apr 8, 1995May 1, 2006+1.5 mowas Mar 15, 2006
F4Mar 22, 2004+0.2 mowas Mar 15, 2004Nov 15, 2004+0.8 mowas Oct 22, 2004Jan 15, 1998+0.2 mowas Jan 8, 1998Mar 22, 1995+0.9 mowas Feb 22, 1995Nov 15, 2004+0.8 mowas Oct 22, 2004

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Mar 8, 2012+2.0 mowas Jan 8, 2012Mar 8, 2012+2.0 mowas Jan 8, 2012Sep 1, 1998+1.6 mowas Jul 15, 1998Feb 15, 2008+4.3 mowas Oct 8, 2007Mar 8, 2012+2.0 mowas Jan 8, 2012
F2ADec 1, 2017+2.3 mowas Sep 22, 2017Dec 1, 2017+2.3 mowas Sep 22, 2017Dec 1, 2017+2.3 mowas Sep 22, 2017Dec 1, 2017+2.3 mowas Sep 22, 2017Dec 1, 2017+2.3 mowas Sep 22, 2017
F2BJan 8, 2012+4.0 mowas Sep 8, 2011Jan 8, 2012+4.0 mowas Sep 8, 2011Jun 8, 1997+0.6 mowas May 22, 1997Dec 15, 2007+3.2 mowas Sep 8, 2007Jan 8, 2012+4.0 mowas Sep 8, 2011
F3Sep 22, 2006+0.5 mowas Sep 8, 2006Sep 22, 2006+0.5 mowas Sep 8, 2006Oct 8, 1998+0.5 mowas Sep 22, 1998Aug 1, 1995+0.3 mowas Jul 22, 1995Sep 22, 2006+0.5 mowas Sep 8, 2006
F4Jan 1, 2005+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2004May 1, 2005+1.0 mowas Apr 1, 2005Jun 1, 1998+0.8 mowas May 8, 1998Dec 1, 1995+1.5 mowas Oct 15, 1995May 1, 2005+1.0 mowas Apr 1, 2005

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the July 2018 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with June 2018, 29 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Dec 26, 2008 to Mar 15, 2009), EB-2 China (Sep 1, 2014 to Jan 1, 2015), EB-3 India (May 1, 2008 to Nov 1, 2008), EB-3 Other Workers India (May 1, 2008 to Nov 1, 2008), F1 India (Apr 8, 2011 to Apr 22, 2011), F1 China (Apr 8, 2011 to Apr 22, 2011), F1 Mexico (Jun 1, 1997 to Aug 1, 1997), F1 Philippines (Mar 22, 2006 to Jun 1, 2006), F1 Rest of World (Apr 8, 2011 to Apr 22, 2011), F2A India (Jun 8, 2016 to Jun 22, 2016), F2A China (Jun 8, 2016 to Jun 22, 2016), F2A Mexico (May 8, 2016 to Jun 8, 2016), F2A Philippines (Jun 8, 2016 to Jun 22, 2016), F2A Rest of World (Jun 8, 2016 to Jun 22, 2016), F2B India (Jun 22, 2011 to Aug 15, 2011), F2B China (Jun 22, 2011 to Aug 15, 2011), F2B Mexico (Feb 15, 1997 to Mar 8, 1997), F2B Philippines (Jan 15, 2007 to Feb 1, 2007), F2B Rest of World (Jun 22, 2011 to Aug 15, 2011), F3 India (Mar 15, 2006 to May 1, 2006), F3 China (Mar 15, 2006 to May 1, 2006), F3 Mexico (Oct 1, 1995 to Dec 1, 1995), F3 Philippines (Apr 8, 1995 to Apr 15, 1995), F3 Rest of World (Mar 15, 2006 to May 1, 2006), F4 India (Mar 15, 2004 to Mar 22, 2004), F4 China (Oct 22, 2004 to Nov 15, 2004), F4 Mexico (Jan 8, 1998 to Jan 15, 1998), F4 Philippines (Feb 22, 1995 to Mar 22, 1995), F4 Rest of World (Oct 22, 2004 to Nov 15, 2004).

Did any category retrogress in July 2018?

Yes. 2 final action dates moved back compared with June 2018: EB-3 China (Jun 1, 2015 to Jan 1, 2013), EB-4 Mexico (Oct 22, 2016 to Feb 8, 2016).

Which chart did USCIS designate for July 2018?

For July 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, July 2018. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.