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Visa Bulletin for July 2024

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

All priority date cutoffs in the July 2024 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from June 2024: 33 final action dates advanced and 3 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-1 India (+11.1 months), F1 Mexico (+4.2 months), F1 India (+3.5 months).

USCIS filing chart for July 2024 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)

Source: USCIS, July 2024 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-1Feb 1, 2022+11.1 mowas Mar 1, 2021Nov 1, 2022+2.0 mowas Sep 1, 2022CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Jun 15, 2012+2.0 mowas Apr 15, 2012Mar 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Feb 1, 2020Mar 15, 2023+1.9 mowas Jan 15, 2023Mar 15, 2023+1.9 mowas Jan 15, 2023Mar 15, 2023+1.9 mowas Jan 15, 2023
EB-3Sep 22, 2012+1.0 mowas Aug 22, 2012Sep 1, 2020Dec 1, 2021−11.7 mowas Nov 22, 2022Dec 1, 2021−11.7 mowas Nov 22, 2022Dec 1, 2021−11.7 mowas Nov 22, 2022
EB-3 Other WorkersSep 22, 2012+1.0 mowas Aug 22, 2012Jan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2021+2.8 mowas Oct 8, 2020May 1, 2020Jan 1, 2021+2.8 mowas Oct 8, 2020
EB-4Jan 1, 2021+2.0 mowas Nov 1, 2020Jan 1, 2021+2.0 mowas Nov 1, 2020Jan 1, 2021+2.0 mowas Nov 1, 2020Jan 1, 2021+2.0 mowas Nov 1, 2020Jan 1, 2021+2.0 mowas Nov 1, 2020
EB-5Dec 1, 2020Dec 15, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1Feb 8, 2022+10.3 mowas Apr 1, 2021Jan 1, 2023CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Jun 22, 2012+1.2 mowas May 15, 2012Jun 1, 2020Mar 22, 2023+1.1 mowas Feb 15, 2023Mar 22, 2023+1.1 mowas Feb 15, 2023Mar 22, 2023+1.1 mowas Feb 15, 2023
EB-3Oct 1, 2012+0.5 mowas Sep 15, 2012Jul 1, 2021Feb 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023
EB-3 Other WorkersOct 1, 2012+0.5 mowas Sep 15, 2012Jun 1, 2017Jan 8, 2021+0.8 mowas Dec 15, 2020May 15, 2020Jan 8, 2021+0.8 mowas Dec 15, 2020
EB-4Feb 1, 2021+2.0 mowas Dec 1, 2020Feb 1, 2021+2.0 mowas Dec 1, 2020Feb 1, 2021+2.0 mowas Dec 1, 2020Feb 1, 2021+2.0 mowas Dec 1, 2020Feb 1, 2021+2.0 mowas Dec 1, 2020
EB-5Apr 1, 2022Jan 1, 2017CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Oct 22, 2015+3.5 mowas Jul 8, 2015Oct 22, 2015+3.5 mowas Jul 8, 2015May 8, 2002+4.2 mowas Jan 1, 2002Mar 1, 2012Oct 22, 2015+3.5 mowas Jul 8, 2015
F2ANov 15, 2021Nov 15, 2021Feb 1, 2021Nov 15, 2021Nov 15, 2021
F2BMay 1, 2016+1.0 mowas Apr 1, 2016May 1, 2016+1.0 mowas Apr 1, 2016Jul 8, 2004Oct 22, 2011May 1, 2016+1.0 mowas Apr 1, 2016
F3Apr 1, 2010+1.0 mowas Mar 1, 2010Apr 1, 2010+1.0 mowas Mar 1, 2010Mar 1, 2000+3.0 mowas Dec 1, 1999Sep 8, 2002+0.6 mowas Aug 22, 2002Apr 1, 2010+1.0 mowas Mar 1, 2010
F4Jan 22, 2006+0.2 mowas Jan 15, 2006Aug 1, 2007+0.3 mowas Jul 22, 2007Feb 8, 2001+0.2 mowas Feb 1, 2001Feb 1, 2004+2.0 mowas Dec 1, 2003Aug 1, 2007+0.3 mowas Jul 22, 2007

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Sep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017Apr 1, 2005Apr 22, 2015Sep 1, 2017
F2ANov 1, 2023+2.0 mowas Sep 1, 2023Nov 1, 2023+2.0 mowas Sep 1, 2023Nov 1, 2023+2.0 mowas Sep 1, 2023Nov 1, 2023+2.0 mowas Sep 1, 2023Nov 1, 2023+2.0 mowas Sep 1, 2023
F2BJan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017May 1, 2005+5.9 mowas Nov 1, 2004Oct 1, 2013Jan 1, 2017
F3Oct 1, 2010+1.0 mowas Sep 1, 2010Oct 1, 2010+1.0 mowas Sep 1, 2010Jun 15, 2001Nov 8, 2003Oct 1, 2010+1.0 mowas Sep 1, 2010
F4Jun 15, 2006Mar 1, 2008Apr 28, 2001−0.0 mowas Apr 27, 2001Apr 1, 2006+10.0 mowas Jun 1, 2005Mar 1, 2008

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the July 2024 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with June 2024, 33 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 India (Mar 1, 2021 to Feb 1, 2022), EB-1 China (Sep 1, 2022 to Nov 1, 2022), EB-2 India (Apr 15, 2012 to Jun 15, 2012), EB-2 China (Feb 1, 2020 to Mar 1, 2020), EB-2 Mexico (Jan 15, 2023 to Mar 15, 2023), EB-2 Philippines (Jan 15, 2023 to Mar 15, 2023), EB-2 Rest of World (Jan 15, 2023 to Mar 15, 2023), EB-3 India (Aug 22, 2012 to Sep 22, 2012), EB-3 Other Workers India (Aug 22, 2012 to Sep 22, 2012), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Oct 8, 2020 to Jan 1, 2021), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Oct 8, 2020 to Jan 1, 2021), EB-4 India (Nov 1, 2020 to Jan 1, 2021), EB-4 China (Nov 1, 2020 to Jan 1, 2021), EB-4 Mexico (Nov 1, 2020 to Jan 1, 2021), EB-4 Philippines (Nov 1, 2020 to Jan 1, 2021), EB-4 Rest of World (Nov 1, 2020 to Jan 1, 2021), F1 India (Jul 8, 2015 to Oct 22, 2015), F1 China (Jul 8, 2015 to Oct 22, 2015), F1 Mexico (Jan 1, 2002 to May 8, 2002), F1 Rest of World (Jul 8, 2015 to Oct 22, 2015), F2B India (Apr 1, 2016 to May 1, 2016), F2B China (Apr 1, 2016 to May 1, 2016), F2B Rest of World (Apr 1, 2016 to May 1, 2016), F3 India (Mar 1, 2010 to Apr 1, 2010), F3 China (Mar 1, 2010 to Apr 1, 2010), F3 Mexico (Dec 1, 1999 to Mar 1, 2000), F3 Philippines (Aug 22, 2002 to Sep 8, 2002), F3 Rest of World (Mar 1, 2010 to Apr 1, 2010), F4 India (Jan 15, 2006 to Jan 22, 2006), F4 China (Jul 22, 2007 to Aug 1, 2007), F4 Mexico (Feb 1, 2001 to Feb 8, 2001), F4 Philippines (Dec 1, 2003 to Feb 1, 2004), F4 Rest of World (Jul 22, 2007 to Aug 1, 2007).

Did any category retrogress in July 2024?

Yes. 3 final action dates moved back compared with June 2024: EB-3 Mexico (Nov 22, 2022 to Dec 1, 2021), EB-3 Philippines (Nov 22, 2022 to Dec 1, 2021), EB-3 Rest of World (Nov 22, 2022 to Dec 1, 2021).

Which chart did USCIS designate for July 2024?

For July 2024, 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 2024. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.