Visa Bulletin for March 2016
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the March 2016 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from February 2016: 36 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-3 China (+8.0 months), EB-2 China (+5.0 months), F1 Philippines (+5.0 months).
USCIS filing chart for March 2016 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, March 2016 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 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Oct 15, 2008+2.5 mowas Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2012+5.0 mowas Mar 1, 2012 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jul 15, 2004+1.0 mowas Jun 15, 2004 | Jun 1, 2013+8.0 mowas Oct 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2016+3.0 mowas Oct 1, 2015 | Mar 15, 2008+2.2 mowas Jan 8, 2008 | Jan 1, 2016+3.0 mowas Oct 1, 2015 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jul 15, 2004+1.0 mowas Jun 15, 2004 | Feb 1, 2007+1.3 mowas Dec 22, 2006 | Jan 1, 2016+3.0 mowas Oct 1, 2015 | Mar 15, 2008+2.2 mowas Jan 8, 2008 | Jan 1, 2016+3.0 mowas Oct 1, 2015 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Jan 22, 2014+0.2 mowas Jan 15, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Jul 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2013+5.0 mowas Jan 1, 2013 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jul 1, 2005 | May 1, 2015+19.0 mowas Oct 1, 2013 | Currentbecame currentwas Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2010 | Currentbecame currentwas Jan 1, 2016 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jul 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2007+7.0 mowas Jan 1, 2007 | Currentbecame currentwas Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2010 | Currentbecame currentwas Jan 1, 2016 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | May 1, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Aug 8, 2008+1.0 mowas Jul 8, 2008 | Aug 8, 2008+1.0 mowas Jul 8, 2008 | Jan 8, 1995+0.2 mowas Jan 1, 1995 | Apr 1, 2004+5.0 mowas Nov 1, 2003 | Aug 8, 2008+1.0 mowas Jul 8, 2008 |
| F2A | Sep 22, 2014+0.7 mowas Sep 1, 2014 | Sep 22, 2014+0.7 mowas Sep 1, 2014 | Jun 15, 2014+0.2 mowas Jun 8, 2014 | Sep 22, 2014+0.7 mowas Sep 1, 2014 | Sep 22, 2014+0.7 mowas Sep 1, 2014 |
| F2B | May 22, 2009+0.2 mowas May 15, 2009 | May 22, 2009+0.2 mowas May 15, 2009 | Sep 8, 1995 | Mar 1, 2005+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2005 | May 22, 2009+0.2 mowas May 15, 2009 |
| F3 | Oct 15, 2004+0.5 mowas Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 15, 2004+0.5 mowas Oct 1, 2004 | Sep 15, 1994+0.2 mowas Sep 8, 1994 | Dec 8, 1993+0.5 mowas Nov 22, 1993 | Oct 15, 2004+0.5 mowas Oct 1, 2004 |
| F4 | Jul 1, 2003+0.8 mowas Jun 8, 2003 | Jul 1, 2003+0.8 mowas Jun 8, 2003 | Apr 1, 1997 | Aug 15, 1992+0.2 mowas Aug 8, 1992 | Jul 1, 2003+0.8 mowas Jun 8, 2003 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the March 2016 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with February 2016, 36 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Aug 1, 2008 to Oct 15, 2008), EB-2 China (Mar 1, 2012 to Aug 1, 2012), EB-3 India (Jun 15, 2004 to Jul 15, 2004), EB-3 China (Oct 1, 2012 to Jun 1, 2013), EB-3 Mexico (Oct 1, 2015 to Jan 1, 2016), EB-3 Philippines (Jan 8, 2008 to Mar 15, 2008), EB-3 Rest of World (Oct 1, 2015 to Jan 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers India (Jun 15, 2004 to Jul 15, 2004), EB-3 Other Workers China (Dec 22, 2006 to Feb 1, 2007), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Oct 1, 2015 to Jan 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Jan 8, 2008 to Mar 15, 2008), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Oct 1, 2015 to Jan 1, 2016), EB-5 China (Jan 15, 2014 to Jan 22, 2014), F1 India (Jul 8, 2008 to Aug 8, 2008), F1 China (Jul 8, 2008 to Aug 8, 2008), F1 Mexico (Jan 1, 1995 to Jan 8, 1995), F1 Philippines (Nov 1, 2003 to Apr 1, 2004), F1 Rest of World (Jul 8, 2008 to Aug 8, 2008), F2A India (Sep 1, 2014 to Sep 22, 2014), F2A China (Sep 1, 2014 to Sep 22, 2014), F2A Mexico (Jun 8, 2014 to Jun 15, 2014), F2A Philippines (Sep 1, 2014 to Sep 22, 2014), F2A Rest of World (Sep 1, 2014 to Sep 22, 2014), F2B India (May 15, 2009 to May 22, 2009), F2B China (May 15, 2009 to May 22, 2009), F2B Philippines (Feb 1, 2005 to Mar 1, 2005), F2B Rest of World (May 15, 2009 to May 22, 2009), F3 India (Oct 1, 2004 to Oct 15, 2004), F3 China (Oct 1, 2004 to Oct 15, 2004), F3 Mexico (Sep 8, 1994 to Sep 15, 1994), F3 Philippines (Nov 22, 1993 to Dec 8, 1993), F3 Rest of World (Oct 1, 2004 to Oct 15, 2004), F4 India (Jun 8, 2003 to Jul 1, 2003), F4 China (Jun 8, 2003 to Jul 1, 2003), F4 Philippines (Aug 8, 1992 to Aug 15, 1992), F4 Rest of World (Jun 8, 2003 to Jul 1, 2003).
Did any category retrogress in March 2016?
No. No final action date moved back compared with February 2016.
Which chart did USCIS designate for March 2016?
For March 2016, 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, March 2016. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.