Visa Bulletin for June 2018
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the June 2018 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from May 2018: 23 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were F1 Mexico (+6.5 months), F2B Mexico (+2.5 months), F1 Philippines (+1.9 months).
USCIS filing chart for June 2018 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, June 2018 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 | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Dec 26, 2008+0.1 mowas Dec 22, 2008 | Sep 1, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | May 1, 2008 | Jun 1, 2015 | Current | Jan 1, 2017 | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | May 1, 2008 | May 1, 2007 | Current | Jan 1, 2017 | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Oct 22, 2016 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Aug 1, 2014+0.3 mowas Jul 22, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Apr 8, 2011 | Apr 8, 2011 | Jun 1, 1997+6.5 mowas Nov 15, 1996 | Mar 22, 2006+1.9 mowas Jan 22, 2006 | Apr 8, 2011 |
| F2A | Jun 8, 2016+0.2 mowas Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016+0.2 mowas Jun 1, 2016 | May 8, 2016+0.5 mowas Apr 22, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016+0.2 mowas Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016+0.2 mowas Jun 1, 2016 |
| F2B | Jun 22, 2011+1.2 mowas May 15, 2011 | Jun 22, 2011+1.2 mowas May 15, 2011 | Feb 15, 1997+2.5 mowas Dec 1, 1996 | Jan 15, 2007+1.0 mowas Dec 15, 2006 | Jun 22, 2011+1.2 mowas May 15, 2011 |
| F3 | Mar 15, 2006+1.4 mowas Feb 1, 2006 | Mar 15, 2006+1.4 mowas Feb 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 1995+1.0 mowas Sep 1, 1995 | Apr 8, 1995+0.2 mowas Apr 1, 1995 | Mar 15, 2006+1.4 mowas Feb 1, 2006 |
| F4 | Mar 15, 2004+0.5 mowas Mar 1, 2004 | Oct 22, 2004+0.7 mowas Oct 1, 2004 | Jan 8, 1998 | Feb 22, 1995+0.7 mowas Feb 1, 1995 | Oct 22, 2004+0.7 mowas Oct 1, 2004 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the June 2018 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with May 2018, 23 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Dec 22, 2008 to Dec 26, 2008), EB-5 China (Jul 22, 2014 to Aug 1, 2014), F1 Mexico (Nov 15, 1996 to Jun 1, 1997), F1 Philippines (Jan 22, 2006 to Mar 22, 2006), F2A India (Jun 1, 2016 to Jun 8, 2016), F2A China (Jun 1, 2016 to Jun 8, 2016), F2A Mexico (Apr 22, 2016 to May 8, 2016), F2A Philippines (Jun 1, 2016 to Jun 8, 2016), F2A Rest of World (Jun 1, 2016 to Jun 8, 2016), F2B India (May 15, 2011 to Jun 22, 2011), F2B China (May 15, 2011 to Jun 22, 2011), F2B Mexico (Dec 1, 1996 to Feb 15, 1997), F2B Philippines (Dec 15, 2006 to Jan 15, 2007), F2B Rest of World (May 15, 2011 to Jun 22, 2011), F3 India (Feb 1, 2006 to Mar 15, 2006), F3 China (Feb 1, 2006 to Mar 15, 2006), F3 Mexico (Sep 1, 1995 to Oct 1, 1995), F3 Philippines (Apr 1, 1995 to Apr 8, 1995), F3 Rest of World (Feb 1, 2006 to Mar 15, 2006), F4 India (Mar 1, 2004 to Mar 15, 2004), F4 China (Oct 1, 2004 to Oct 22, 2004), F4 Philippines (Feb 1, 1995 to Feb 22, 1995), F4 Rest of World (Oct 1, 2004 to Oct 22, 2004).
Did any category retrogress in June 2018?
No. No final action date moved back compared with May 2018.
Which chart did USCIS designate for June 2018?
For June 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, June 2018. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.