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Visa Bulletin for July 2022

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

All priority date cutoffs in the July 2022 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from June 2022: 6 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-2 India (+3.0 months), F4 Mexico (+3.0 months), F2B Mexico (+1.9 months).

USCIS filing chart for July 2022 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)

Source: USCIS, July 2022 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-1CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Dec 1, 2014+3.0 mowas Sep 1, 2014Apr 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Mar 1, 2019CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Jan 15, 2012Mar 22, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersJan 15, 2012Jun 1, 2012May 8, 2019May 8, 2019May 8, 2019
EB-4CurrentCurrentApr 1, 2020CurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentNov 22, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Jan 1, 2015+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2014May 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Apr 1, 2019CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Jan 22, 2012Apr 1, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersJan 22, 2012Aug 1, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-4CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentDec 22, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Dec 1, 2014Dec 1, 2014Mar 15, 2000+1.4 mowas Feb 1, 2000Mar 1, 2012Dec 1, 2014
F2ACurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BSep 22, 2015Sep 22, 2015Apr 1, 2001+1.9 mowas Feb 1, 2001Oct 22, 2011Sep 22, 2015
F3Nov 22, 2008Nov 22, 2008Oct 15, 1997+1.0 mowas Sep 15, 1997Jun 8, 2002Nov 22, 2008
F4Sep 15, 2005Mar 22, 2007Jun 1, 2000+3.0 mowas Mar 1, 2000Aug 22, 2002Mar 22, 2007

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Jul 1, 2016+1.5 mowas May 15, 2016Jul 1, 2016+1.5 mowas May 15, 2016Dec 1, 2001+7.0 mowas May 1, 2001Apr 22, 2015Jul 1, 2016+1.5 mowas May 15, 2016
F2ACurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BOct 1, 2016+0.3 mowas Sep 22, 2016Oct 1, 2016+0.3 mowas Sep 22, 2016Aug 8, 2001+3.3 mowas May 1, 2001Oct 1, 2013Oct 1, 2016+0.3 mowas Sep 22, 2016
F3Oct 1, 2009+1.3 mowas Aug 22, 2009Oct 1, 2009+1.3 mowas Aug 22, 2009Apr 15, 2001+1.5 mowas Mar 1, 2001Nov 8, 2003Oct 1, 2009+1.3 mowas Aug 22, 2009
F4Feb 22, 2006Nov 8, 2007+1.2 mowas Oct 1, 2007Mar 15, 2001+0.5 mowas Mar 1, 2001Apr 22, 2004Nov 8, 2007+1.2 mowas Oct 1, 2007

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the July 2022 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with June 2022, 6 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Sep 1, 2014 to Dec 1, 2014), EB-2 China (Mar 1, 2019 to Apr 1, 2019), F1 Mexico (Feb 1, 2000 to Mar 15, 2000), F2B Mexico (Feb 1, 2001 to Apr 1, 2001), F3 Mexico (Sep 15, 1997 to Oct 15, 1997), F4 Mexico (Mar 1, 2000 to Jun 1, 2000).

Did any category retrogress in July 2022?

No. No final action date moved back compared with June 2022.

Which chart did USCIS designate for July 2022?

For July 2022, 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 2022. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.