Visa Bulletin for July 2020
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the July 2020 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from June 2020: 36 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed, and 1 changed to or from Current or Unavailable. The biggest moves were EB-1 India (+11.0 months), EB-3 Mexico (+5.2 months), EB-3 Philippines (+5.2 months).
USCIS filing chart for July 2020 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, July 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 | May 8, 2017+11.0 mowas Jun 8, 2016 | Aug 22, 2017+0.2 mowas Aug 15, 2017 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Jul 8, 2009+0.9 mowas Jun 12, 2009 | Nov 8, 2015+0.2 mowas Nov 1, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jun 1, 2009+2.0 mowas Apr 1, 2009 | Jun 22, 2016+0.2 mowas Jun 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2018+5.2 mowas Nov 8, 2017 | Apr 15, 2018+5.2 mowas Nov 8, 2017 | Apr 15, 2018+5.2 mowas Nov 8, 2017 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jun 1, 2009+2.0 mowas Apr 1, 2009 | Jul 22, 2008+0.2 mowas Jul 15, 2008 | Apr 15, 2018+5.2 mowas Nov 8, 2017 | Apr 15, 2018+5.2 mowas Nov 8, 2017 | Apr 15, 2018+5.2 mowas Nov 8, 2017 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Jun 15, 2018+0.2 mowas Jun 8, 2018 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Currentbecame currentwas Jan 1, 2020 | Jul 22, 2015+0.2 mowas Jul 15, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Aug 1, 2017+4.6 mowas Mar 15, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017+1.0 mowas Oct 1, 2017 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Aug 15, 2009+1.5 mowas Jul 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2016 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Feb 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2019 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Feb 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2008 | Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2019 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Dec 15, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jul 8, 2014+1.5 mowas May 22, 2014 | Jul 8, 2014+1.5 mowas May 22, 2014 | Dec 8, 1997+0.8 mowas Nov 15, 1997 | Jun 1, 2011+3.9 mowas Feb 1, 2011 | Jul 8, 2014+1.5 mowas May 22, 2014 |
| F2A | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| F2B | May 1, 2015+1.5 mowas Mar 15, 2015 | May 1, 2015+1.5 mowas Mar 15, 2015 | Mar 8, 1999+0.7 mowas Feb 15, 1999 | Jan 1, 2011+4.0 mowas Sep 1, 2010 | May 1, 2015+1.5 mowas Mar 15, 2015 |
| F3 | May 8, 2008+0.8 mowas Apr 15, 2008 | May 8, 2008+0.8 mowas Apr 15, 2008 | Jul 8, 1996+0.5 mowas Jun 22, 1996 | Aug 15, 2001+4.0 mowas Apr 15, 2001 | May 8, 2008+0.8 mowas Apr 15, 2008 |
| F4 | Feb 8, 2005+0.6 mowas Jan 22, 2005 | Aug 22, 2006+0.5 mowas Aug 8, 2006 | Jun 1, 1998+0.8 mowas May 8, 1998 | Jun 1, 2001+3.9 mowas Feb 1, 2001 | Aug 22, 2006+0.5 mowas Aug 8, 2006 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Apr 22, 2015+2.2 mowas Feb 15, 2015 | Apr 22, 2015+2.2 mowas Feb 15, 2015 | Jan 8, 2000+0.6 mowas Dec 22, 1999 | Feb 8, 2012+5.3 mowas Sep 1, 2011 | Apr 22, 2015+2.2 mowas Feb 15, 2015 |
| F2A | Jun 1, 2020+1.0 mowas May 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020+1.0 mowas May 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020+1.0 mowas May 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020+1.0 mowas May 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020+1.0 mowas May 1, 2020 |
| F2B | Feb 1, 2016+2.0 mowas Dec 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2016+2.0 mowas Dec 1, 2015 | Oct 15, 1999+0.8 mowas Sep 22, 1999 | Aug 1, 2011+3.0 mowas May 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2016+2.0 mowas Dec 1, 2015 |
| F3 | Apr 15, 2009+1.0 mowas Mar 15, 2009 | Apr 15, 2009+1.0 mowas Mar 15, 2009 | Jul 15, 2000 | Apr 22, 2002+5.2 mowas Nov 15, 2001 | Apr 15, 2009+1.0 mowas Mar 15, 2009 |
| F4 | Oct 22, 2005+0.7 mowas Oct 1, 2005 | Aug 15, 2007+0.5 mowas Jul 31, 2007 | Mar 8, 1999+0.9 mowas Feb 8, 1999 | Jan 8, 2002+4.2 mowas Sep 1, 2001 | Aug 15, 2007+0.5 mowas Jul 31, 2007 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the July 2020 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with June 2020, 36 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 India (Jun 8, 2016 to May 8, 2017), EB-1 China (Aug 15, 2017 to Aug 22, 2017), EB-2 India (Jun 12, 2009 to Jul 8, 2009), EB-2 China (Nov 1, 2015 to Nov 8, 2015), EB-3 India (Apr 1, 2009 to Jun 1, 2009), EB-3 China (Jun 15, 2016 to Jun 22, 2016), EB-3 Mexico (Nov 8, 2017 to Apr 15, 2018), EB-3 Philippines (Nov 8, 2017 to Apr 15, 2018), EB-3 Rest of World (Nov 8, 2017 to Apr 15, 2018), EB-3 Other Workers India (Apr 1, 2009 to Jun 1, 2009), EB-3 Other Workers China (Jul 15, 2008 to Jul 22, 2008), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Nov 8, 2017 to Apr 15, 2018), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Nov 8, 2017 to Apr 15, 2018), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Nov 8, 2017 to Apr 15, 2018), EB-4 Mexico (Jun 8, 2018 to Jun 15, 2018), EB-5 China (Jul 15, 2015 to Jul 22, 2015), F1 India (May 22, 2014 to Jul 8, 2014), F1 China (May 22, 2014 to Jul 8, 2014), F1 Mexico (Nov 15, 1997 to Dec 8, 1997), F1 Philippines (Feb 1, 2011 to Jun 1, 2011), F1 Rest of World (May 22, 2014 to Jul 8, 2014), F2B India (Mar 15, 2015 to May 1, 2015), F2B China (Mar 15, 2015 to May 1, 2015), F2B Mexico (Feb 15, 1999 to Mar 8, 1999), F2B Philippines (Sep 1, 2010 to Jan 1, 2011), F2B Rest of World (Mar 15, 2015 to May 1, 2015), F3 India (Apr 15, 2008 to May 8, 2008), F3 China (Apr 15, 2008 to May 8, 2008), F3 Mexico (Jun 22, 1996 to Jul 8, 1996), F3 Philippines (Apr 15, 2001 to Aug 15, 2001), F3 Rest of World (Apr 15, 2008 to May 8, 2008), F4 India (Jan 22, 2005 to Feb 8, 2005), F4 China (Aug 8, 2006 to Aug 22, 2006), F4 Mexico (May 8, 1998 to Jun 1, 1998), F4 Philippines (Feb 1, 2001 to Jun 1, 2001), F4 Rest of World (Aug 8, 2006 to Aug 22, 2006). 1 more became Current or available again: EB-5 India (Jan 1, 2020 to Current).
Did any category retrogress in July 2020?
No. No final action date moved back compared with June 2020.
Which chart did USCIS designate for July 2020?
For July 2020, 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 2020. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.