Visa Bulletin for March 2017
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the March 2017 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from February 2017: 35 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-3 China (+5.4 months), EB-3 Philippines (+5.0 months), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (+5.0 months).
USCIS filing chart for March 2017 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, March 2017 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 | Jun 1, 2008+1.5 mowas Apr 15, 2008 | Dec 15, 2012+1.0 mowas Nov 15, 2012 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Mar 22, 2005 | Mar 15, 2014+5.4 mowas Oct 1, 2013 | Dec 1, 2016+2.0 mowas Oct 1, 2016 | Mar 15, 2012+5.0 mowas Oct 15, 2011 | Dec 1, 2016+2.0 mowas Oct 1, 2016 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Mar 22, 2005 | Feb 1, 2006+2.0 mowas Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 1, 2016+2.0 mowas Oct 1, 2016 | Mar 15, 2012+5.0 mowas Oct 15, 2011 | Dec 1, 2016+2.0 mowas Oct 1, 2016 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Jul 15, 2015 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | May 1, 2014+0.5 mowas Apr 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 | Apr 22, 2009+12.2 mowas Apr 15, 2008 | Mar 1, 2013+3.5 mowas Nov 15, 2012 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jul 1, 2005+3.3 mowas Mar 22, 2005 | May 1, 2014+7.0 mowas Oct 1, 2013 | Currentbecame currentwas Oct 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2013+22.6 mowas Oct 15, 2011 | Currentbecame currentwas Oct 1, 2016 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jul 1, 2005+3.3 mowas Mar 22, 2005 | Aug 1, 2009+44.0 mowas Dec 1, 2005 | Currentbecame currentwas Oct 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2013+22.6 mowas Oct 15, 2011 | Currentbecame currentwas Oct 1, 2016 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Currentbecame currentwas Jul 15, 2015 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Jun 15, 2014+2.0 mowas Apr 15, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jun 1, 2010+3.3 mowas Feb 22, 2010 | Jun 1, 2010+3.3 mowas Feb 22, 2010 | May 15, 1995+0.2 mowas May 8, 1995 | Dec 15, 2005+0.5 mowas Dec 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2010+3.3 mowas Feb 22, 2010 |
| F2A | May 8, 2015+0.8 mowas Apr 15, 2015 | May 8, 2015+0.8 mowas Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 22, 2015+0.7 mowas Apr 1, 2015 | May 8, 2015+0.8 mowas Apr 15, 2015 | May 8, 2015+0.8 mowas Apr 15, 2015 |
| F2B | Aug 15, 2010+1.2 mowas Jul 8, 2010 | Aug 15, 2010+1.2 mowas Jul 8, 2010 | Nov 22, 1995+0.5 mowas Nov 8, 1995 | May 1, 2006+0.8 mowas Apr 8, 2006 | Aug 15, 2010+1.2 mowas Jul 8, 2010 |
| F3 | Apr 22, 2005+1.0 mowas Mar 22, 2005 | Apr 22, 2005+1.0 mowas Mar 22, 2005 | Dec 22, 1994+0.2 mowas Dec 15, 1994 | Sep 8, 1994 | Apr 22, 2005+1.0 mowas Mar 22, 2005 |
| F4 | Jul 22, 2003+1.2 mowas Jun 15, 2003 | Feb 22, 2004+1.0 mowas Jan 22, 2004 | Jun 1, 1997+0.3 mowas May 22, 1997 | Aug 1, 1993+1.3 mowas Jun 22, 1993 | Feb 22, 2004+0.5 mowas Feb 8, 2004 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the March 2017 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with February 2017, 35 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Apr 15, 2008 to Jun 1, 2008), EB-2 China (Nov 15, 2012 to Dec 15, 2012), EB-3 China (Oct 1, 2013 to Mar 15, 2014), EB-3 Mexico (Oct 1, 2016 to Dec 1, 2016), EB-3 Philippines (Oct 15, 2011 to Mar 15, 2012), EB-3 Rest of World (Oct 1, 2016 to Dec 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers China (Dec 1, 2005 to Feb 1, 2006), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Oct 1, 2016 to Dec 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Oct 15, 2011 to Mar 15, 2012), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Oct 1, 2016 to Dec 1, 2016), EB-5 China (Apr 15, 2014 to May 1, 2014), F1 India (Feb 22, 2010 to Jun 1, 2010), F1 China (Feb 22, 2010 to Jun 1, 2010), F1 Mexico (May 8, 1995 to May 15, 1995), F1 Philippines (Dec 1, 2005 to Dec 15, 2005), F1 Rest of World (Feb 22, 2010 to Jun 1, 2010), F2A India (Apr 15, 2015 to May 8, 2015), F2A China (Apr 15, 2015 to May 8, 2015), F2A Mexico (Apr 1, 2015 to Apr 22, 2015), F2A Philippines (Apr 15, 2015 to May 8, 2015), F2A Rest of World (Apr 15, 2015 to May 8, 2015), F2B India (Jul 8, 2010 to Aug 15, 2010), F2B China (Jul 8, 2010 to Aug 15, 2010), F2B Mexico (Nov 8, 1995 to Nov 22, 1995), F2B Philippines (Apr 8, 2006 to May 1, 2006), F2B Rest of World (Jul 8, 2010 to Aug 15, 2010), F3 India (Mar 22, 2005 to Apr 22, 2005), F3 China (Mar 22, 2005 to Apr 22, 2005), F3 Mexico (Dec 15, 1994 to Dec 22, 1994), F3 Rest of World (Mar 22, 2005 to Apr 22, 2005), F4 India (Jun 15, 2003 to Jul 22, 2003), F4 China (Jan 22, 2004 to Feb 22, 2004), F4 Mexico (May 22, 1997 to Jun 1, 1997), F4 Philippines (Jun 22, 1993 to Aug 1, 1993), F4 Rest of World (Feb 8, 2004 to Feb 22, 2004).
Did any category retrogress in March 2017?
No. No final action date moved back compared with February 2017.
Which chart did USCIS designate for March 2017?
For March 2017, 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 2017. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.