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Visa Bulletin for March 2019

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

All priority date cutoffs in the March 2019 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from February 2019: 38 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were F3 Philippines (+4.3 months), EB-3 Philippines (+4.0 months), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (+4.0 months).

USCIS filing chart for March 2019 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)

Source: USCIS, March 2019 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 22, 2017+0.5 mowas Feb 8, 2017Feb 22, 2017+0.5 mowas Feb 8, 2017Jan 1, 2018+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2017Jan 1, 2018+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2017Jan 1, 2018+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2017
EB-2Apr 9, 2009+0.1 mowas Apr 6, 2009Jan 1, 2016+3.0 mowas Oct 1, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3May 22, 2009+1.0 mowas Apr 22, 2009Jul 8, 2015+0.2 mowas Jul 1, 2015CurrentDec 1, 2017+4.0 mowas Aug 1, 2017Current
EB-3 Other WorkersMay 22, 2009+1.0 mowas Apr 22, 2009Aug 15, 2007+0.5 mowas Aug 1, 2007CurrentDec 1, 2017+4.0 mowas Aug 1, 2017Current
EB-4CurrentCurrentJan 1, 2018+4.0 mowas Sep 1, 2017CurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentSep 8, 2014+0.2 mowas Sep 1, 2014CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1Oct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2017Jun 1, 2018Jun 1, 2018Jun 1, 2018
EB-2May 22, 2009May 1, 2016+6.0 mowas Nov 1, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Apr 1, 2010Jan 1, 2016CurrentMar 1, 2018+5.0 mowas Oct 1, 2017Current
EB-3 Other WorkersApr 1, 2010Jun 1, 2008CurrentMar 1, 2018+5.0 mowas Oct 1, 2017Current
EB-4CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentOct 1, 2014CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Oct 22, 2011+1.0 mowas Sep 22, 2011Oct 22, 2011+1.0 mowas Sep 22, 2011Aug 1, 1997Apr 1, 2007+0.6 mowas Mar 15, 2007Oct 22, 2011+1.0 mowas Sep 22, 2011
F2AJan 8, 2017+1.2 mowas Dec 1, 2016Jan 8, 2017+1.2 mowas Dec 1, 2016Dec 15, 2016+1.0 mowas Nov 15, 2016Jan 8, 2017+1.2 mowas Dec 1, 2016Jan 8, 2017+1.2 mowas Dec 1, 2016
F2BAug 1, 2012+3.0 mowas May 1, 2012Aug 1, 2012+3.0 mowas May 1, 2012Sep 22, 1997+2.0 mowas Jul 22, 1997Jul 22, 2007+0.7 mowas Jul 1, 2007Aug 1, 2012+3.0 mowas May 1, 2012
F3Sep 8, 2006+0.6 mowas Aug 22, 2006Sep 8, 2006+0.6 mowas Aug 22, 2006Jan 15, 1996+0.8 mowas Dec 22, 1995Jan 1, 1996+4.3 mowas Aug 22, 1995Sep 8, 2006+0.6 mowas Aug 22, 2006
F4Jul 8, 2004+0.5 mowas Jun 22, 2004Sep 22, 2005+3.0 mowas Jun 22, 2005Feb 8, 1998Jan 1, 1996+3.0 mowas Oct 1, 1995Sep 22, 2005+3.0 mowas Jun 22, 2005

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Apr 22, 2012+0.5 mowas Apr 8, 2012Apr 22, 2012+0.5 mowas Apr 8, 2012Sep 22, 1999Apr 1, 2008+0.6 mowas Mar 15, 2008Apr 22, 2012+0.5 mowas Apr 8, 2012
F2ADec 8, 2017+0.2 mowas Dec 1, 2017Dec 8, 2017+0.2 mowas Dec 1, 2017Dec 8, 2017+0.2 mowas Dec 1, 2017Dec 8, 2017+0.2 mowas Dec 1, 2017Dec 8, 2017+0.2 mowas Dec 1, 2017
F2BJun 22, 2014Jun 22, 2014Feb 8, 1998+4.0 mowas Oct 8, 1997Jan 22, 2008+0.2 mowas Jan 15, 2008Jun 22, 2014
F3Mar 1, 2007+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2007Mar 1, 2007+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2007Jun 8, 2000Sep 1, 1997+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 1997Mar 1, 2007+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2007
F4Feb 8, 2005+0.2 mowas Feb 1, 2005Jun 22, 2006+0.2 mowas Jun 15, 2006Nov 8, 1998+0.2 mowas Nov 1, 1998Jan 8, 1998+1.0 mowas Dec 8, 1997Jun 22, 2006+0.2 mowas Jun 15, 2006

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the March 2019 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with February 2019, 38 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 India (Feb 8, 2017 to Feb 22, 2017), EB-1 China (Feb 8, 2017 to Feb 22, 2017), EB-1 Mexico (Dec 1, 2017 to Jan 1, 2018), EB-1 Philippines (Dec 1, 2017 to Jan 1, 2018), EB-1 Rest of World (Dec 1, 2017 to Jan 1, 2018), EB-2 India (Apr 6, 2009 to Apr 9, 2009), EB-2 China (Oct 1, 2015 to Jan 1, 2016), EB-3 India (Apr 22, 2009 to May 22, 2009), EB-3 China (Jul 1, 2015 to Jul 8, 2015), EB-3 Philippines (Aug 1, 2017 to Dec 1, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers India (Apr 22, 2009 to May 22, 2009), EB-3 Other Workers China (Aug 1, 2007 to Aug 15, 2007), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Aug 1, 2017 to Dec 1, 2017), EB-4 Mexico (Sep 1, 2017 to Jan 1, 2018), EB-5 China (Sep 1, 2014 to Sep 8, 2014), F1 India (Sep 22, 2011 to Oct 22, 2011), F1 China (Sep 22, 2011 to Oct 22, 2011), F1 Philippines (Mar 15, 2007 to Apr 1, 2007), F1 Rest of World (Sep 22, 2011 to Oct 22, 2011), F2A India (Dec 1, 2016 to Jan 8, 2017), F2A China (Dec 1, 2016 to Jan 8, 2017), F2A Mexico (Nov 15, 2016 to Dec 15, 2016), F2A Philippines (Dec 1, 2016 to Jan 8, 2017), F2A Rest of World (Dec 1, 2016 to Jan 8, 2017), F2B India (May 1, 2012 to Aug 1, 2012), F2B China (May 1, 2012 to Aug 1, 2012), F2B Mexico (Jul 22, 1997 to Sep 22, 1997), F2B Philippines (Jul 1, 2007 to Jul 22, 2007), F2B Rest of World (May 1, 2012 to Aug 1, 2012), F3 India (Aug 22, 2006 to Sep 8, 2006), F3 China (Aug 22, 2006 to Sep 8, 2006), F3 Mexico (Dec 22, 1995 to Jan 15, 1996), F3 Philippines (Aug 22, 1995 to Jan 1, 1996), F3 Rest of World (Aug 22, 2006 to Sep 8, 2006), F4 India (Jun 22, 2004 to Jul 8, 2004), F4 China (Jun 22, 2005 to Sep 22, 2005), F4 Philippines (Oct 1, 1995 to Jan 1, 1996), F4 Rest of World (Jun 22, 2005 to Sep 22, 2005).

Did any category retrogress in March 2019?

No. No final action date moved back compared with February 2019.

Which chart did USCIS designate for March 2019?

For March 2019, 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 2019. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.