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Visa Bulletin for June 2016

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

All priority date cutoffs in the June 2016 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from May 2016: 24 final action dates advanced and 5 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-3 Philippines (+2.8 months), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (+2.8 months), F1 Philippines (+2.7 months).

USCIS filing chart for June 2016 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)

Source: USCIS, June 2016 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-2Oct 1, 2004−49.7 mowas Nov 22, 2008Jan 1, 2010−32.0 mowas Sep 1, 2012CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Sep 22, 2004+0.7 mowas Sep 1, 2004Jan 1, 2010−43.4 mowas Aug 15, 2013Feb 15, 2016Nov 1, 2008+2.8 mowas Aug 8, 2008Feb 15, 2016
EB-3 Other WorkersSep 22, 2004+0.7 mowas Sep 1, 2004Apr 22, 2007Feb 15, 2016Nov 1, 2008+2.8 mowas Aug 8, 2008Feb 15, 2016
EB-4CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentFeb 15, 2014+0.2 mowas Feb 8, 2014CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Jul 1, 2009Jun 1, 2013CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Jul 1, 2005May 1, 2015CurrentJan 1, 2010Current
EB-3 Other WorkersJul 1, 2005Aug 1, 2009+16.0 mowas Apr 1, 2008CurrentJan 1, 2010Current
EB-4CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentMay 1, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Jan 15, 2009+1.8 mowas Nov 22, 2008Jan 15, 2009+1.8 mowas Nov 22, 2008Feb 22, 1995+0.5 mowas Feb 8, 1995Dec 22, 2004+2.7 mowas Oct 1, 2004Jan 15, 2009+1.8 mowas Nov 22, 2008
F2ANov 8, 2014+0.2 mowas Nov 1, 2014Nov 8, 2014+0.2 mowas Nov 1, 2014Sep 1, 2014+0.6 mowas Aug 15, 2014Nov 8, 2014+0.2 mowas Nov 1, 2014Nov 8, 2014+0.2 mowas Nov 1, 2014
F2BOct 22, 2009+1.7 mowas Sep 1, 2009Oct 22, 2009+1.7 mowas Sep 1, 2009Sep 8, 1995Jun 1, 2005+1.0 mowas May 1, 2005Oct 22, 2009+1.7 mowas Sep 1, 2009
F3Dec 1, 2004Dec 1, 2004Oct 22, 1994+0.5 mowas Oct 8, 1994Feb 1, 1994+0.3 mowas Jan 22, 1994Dec 1, 2004
F4Jan 1, 2001−30.6 mowas Jul 22, 2003Jan 1, 2003−6.6 mowas Jul 22, 2003Apr 15, 1997+0.2 mowas Apr 8, 1997Dec 1, 1992+2.0 mowas Oct 1, 1992Aug 8, 2003+0.6 mowas Jul 22, 2003

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Oct 1, 2009Oct 1, 2009Apr 1, 1995Sep 1, 2005Oct 1, 2009
F2AOct 15, 2015+4.0 mowas Jun 15, 2015Oct 15, 2015+4.0 mowas Jun 15, 2015Oct 15, 2015+4.0 mowas Jun 15, 2015Oct 15, 2015+4.0 mowas Jun 15, 2015Oct 15, 2015+4.0 mowas Jun 15, 2015
F2BDec 15, 2010Dec 15, 2010May 15, 1996+1.4 mowas Apr 1, 1996Jan 1, 2006+8.0 mowas May 1, 2005Dec 15, 2010
F3Aug 1, 2005Aug 1, 2005May 1, 1995Aug 1, 1995Aug 1, 2005
F4May 1, 2004May 1, 2004Jun 1, 1998Apr 1, 1993+3.0 mowas Jan 1, 1993May 1, 2004

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the June 2016 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with May 2016, 24 final action dates moved forward: EB-3 India (Sep 1, 2004 to Sep 22, 2004), EB-3 Philippines (Aug 8, 2008 to Nov 1, 2008), EB-3 Other Workers India (Sep 1, 2004 to Sep 22, 2004), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Aug 8, 2008 to Nov 1, 2008), EB-5 China (Feb 8, 2014 to Feb 15, 2014), F1 India (Nov 22, 2008 to Jan 15, 2009), F1 China (Nov 22, 2008 to Jan 15, 2009), F1 Mexico (Feb 8, 1995 to Feb 22, 1995), F1 Philippines (Oct 1, 2004 to Dec 22, 2004), F1 Rest of World (Nov 22, 2008 to Jan 15, 2009), F2A India (Nov 1, 2014 to Nov 8, 2014), F2A China (Nov 1, 2014 to Nov 8, 2014), F2A Mexico (Aug 15, 2014 to Sep 1, 2014), F2A Philippines (Nov 1, 2014 to Nov 8, 2014), F2A Rest of World (Nov 1, 2014 to Nov 8, 2014), F2B India (Sep 1, 2009 to Oct 22, 2009), F2B China (Sep 1, 2009 to Oct 22, 2009), F2B Philippines (May 1, 2005 to Jun 1, 2005), F2B Rest of World (Sep 1, 2009 to Oct 22, 2009), F3 Mexico (Oct 8, 1994 to Oct 22, 1994), F3 Philippines (Jan 22, 1994 to Feb 1, 1994), F4 Mexico (Apr 8, 1997 to Apr 15, 1997), F4 Philippines (Oct 1, 1992 to Dec 1, 1992), F4 Rest of World (Jul 22, 2003 to Aug 8, 2003).

Did any category retrogress in June 2016?

Yes. 5 final action dates moved back compared with May 2016: EB-2 India (Nov 22, 2008 to Oct 1, 2004), EB-2 China (Sep 1, 2012 to Jan 1, 2010), EB-3 China (Aug 15, 2013 to Jan 1, 2010), F4 India (Jul 22, 2003 to Jan 1, 2001), F4 China (Jul 22, 2003 to Jan 1, 2003).

Which chart did USCIS designate for June 2016?

For June 2016, 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, June 2016. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.