Visa Bulletin for March 2020
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the March 2020 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from February 2020: 32 final action dates advanced and 2 retrogressed, and 4 changed to or from Current or Unavailable. The biggest moves were EB-5 China (+5.4 months), F1 Philippines (+5.0 months), F2B Philippines (+5.0 months).
USCIS filing chart for March 2020 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Dates for Filing
Source: USCIS, March 2020 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 | Mar 1, 2015+1.9 mowas Jan 1, 2015 | Jun 1, 2017+0.3 mowas May 22, 2017 | Mar 1, 2019+3.0 mowas Dec 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2019+3.0 mowas Dec 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2019+3.0 mowas Dec 1, 2018 |
| EB-2 | May 22, 2009+0.1 mowas May 19, 2009 | Aug 15, 2015+1.0 mowas Jul 15, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 15, 2009+0.2 mowas Jan 8, 2009 | Mar 22, 2016+2.7 mowas Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2017no longer currentwas Current | Jan 1, 2017−17.0 mowas Jun 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2017no longer currentwas Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 15, 2009+0.2 mowas Jan 8, 2009 | Jun 1, 2008+1.0 mowas May 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2017no longer currentwas Current | Jan 1, 2017−17.0 mowas Jun 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2017no longer currentwas Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Nov 15, 2017+2.5 mowas Sep 1, 2017 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Oct 22, 2018+1.7 mowas Sep 1, 2018 | May 15, 2015+5.4 mowas Dec 1, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Oct 8, 2013+1.5 mowas Aug 22, 2013 | Oct 8, 2013+1.5 mowas Aug 22, 2013 | Sep 15, 1997+0.8 mowas Aug 22, 1997 | Sep 1, 2009+5.0 mowas Apr 1, 2009 | Oct 8, 2013+1.5 mowas Aug 22, 2013 |
| F2A | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| F2B | Sep 15, 2014+0.8 mowas Aug 22, 2014 | Sep 15, 2014+0.8 mowas Aug 22, 2014 | Oct 15, 1998+1.0 mowas Sep 15, 1998 | Oct 1, 2009+5.0 mowas May 1, 2009 | Sep 15, 2014+0.8 mowas Aug 22, 2014 |
| F3 | Dec 15, 2007+0.8 mowas Nov 22, 2007 | Dec 15, 2007+0.8 mowas Nov 22, 2007 | Apr 8, 1996+0.6 mowas Mar 22, 1996 | Oct 1, 1999+5.0 mowas May 1, 1999 | Dec 15, 2007+0.8 mowas Nov 22, 2007 |
| F4 | Dec 8, 2004+0.5 mowas Nov 22, 2004 | Jul 1, 2006 | Feb 15, 1998+1.0 mowas Jan 15, 1998 | Dec 1, 1999+5.0 mowas Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 2006 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jun 8, 2014+2.6 mowas Mar 22, 2014 | Jun 8, 2014+2.6 mowas Mar 22, 2014 | Nov 22, 1999+0.2 mowas Nov 15, 1999 | May 1, 2010+7.0 mowas Oct 1, 2009 | Jun 8, 2014+2.6 mowas Mar 22, 2014 |
| F2A | Jan 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2019 |
| F2B | May 15, 2015+0.8 mowas Apr 22, 2015 | May 15, 2015+0.8 mowas Apr 22, 2015 | Jun 22, 1999+1.2 mowas May 15, 1999 | Jun 1, 2010+7.0 mowas Nov 1, 2009 | May 15, 2015+0.8 mowas Apr 22, 2015 |
| F3 | Aug 15, 2008+0.8 mowas Jul 22, 2008 | Aug 15, 2008+0.8 mowas Jul 22, 2008 | Jul 15, 2000 | Jun 1, 2000+7.0 mowas Nov 1, 1999 | Aug 15, 2008+0.8 mowas Jul 22, 2008 |
| F4 | Aug 8, 2005+0.6 mowas Jul 22, 2005 | Jul 22, 2007 | Jan 8, 1999+0.2 mowas Jan 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 2000+6.0 mowas Jan 1, 2000 | Jul 22, 2007 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the March 2020 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with February 2020, 32 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 India (Jan 1, 2015 to Mar 1, 2015), EB-1 China (May 22, 2017 to Jun 1, 2017), EB-1 Mexico (Dec 1, 2018 to Mar 1, 2019), EB-1 Philippines (Dec 1, 2018 to Mar 1, 2019), EB-1 Rest of World (Dec 1, 2018 to Mar 1, 2019), EB-2 India (May 19, 2009 to May 22, 2009), EB-2 China (Jul 15, 2015 to Aug 15, 2015), EB-3 India (Jan 8, 2009 to Jan 15, 2009), EB-3 China (Jan 1, 2016 to Mar 22, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers India (Jan 8, 2009 to Jan 15, 2009), EB-3 Other Workers China (May 1, 2008 to Jun 1, 2008), EB-4 Mexico (Sep 1, 2017 to Nov 15, 2017), EB-5 India (Sep 1, 2018 to Oct 22, 2018), EB-5 China (Dec 1, 2014 to May 15, 2015), F1 India (Aug 22, 2013 to Oct 8, 2013), F1 China (Aug 22, 2013 to Oct 8, 2013), F1 Mexico (Aug 22, 1997 to Sep 15, 1997), F1 Philippines (Apr 1, 2009 to Sep 1, 2009), F1 Rest of World (Aug 22, 2013 to Oct 8, 2013), F2B India (Aug 22, 2014 to Sep 15, 2014), F2B China (Aug 22, 2014 to Sep 15, 2014), F2B Mexico (Sep 15, 1998 to Oct 15, 1998), F2B Philippines (May 1, 2009 to Oct 1, 2009), F2B Rest of World (Aug 22, 2014 to Sep 15, 2014), F3 India (Nov 22, 2007 to Dec 15, 2007), F3 China (Nov 22, 2007 to Dec 15, 2007), F3 Mexico (Mar 22, 1996 to Apr 8, 1996), F3 Philippines (May 1, 1999 to Oct 1, 1999), F3 Rest of World (Nov 22, 2007 to Dec 15, 2007), F4 India (Nov 22, 2004 to Dec 8, 2004), F4 Mexico (Jan 15, 1998 to Feb 15, 1998), F4 Philippines (Jul 1, 1999 to Dec 1, 1999).
Did any category retrogress in March 2020?
Yes. 2 final action dates moved back compared with February 2020: EB-3 Philippines (Jun 1, 2018 to Jan 1, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Jun 1, 2018 to Jan 1, 2017). 4 cells stopped being Current or became Unavailable: EB-3 Mexico (Current to Jan 1, 2017), EB-3 Rest of World (Current to Jan 1, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Current to Jan 1, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Current to Jan 1, 2017).
Which chart did USCIS designate for March 2020?
For March 2020, USCIS designated the Dates for Filing chart for both family-sponsored and employment-based applicants for adjustment of status applications.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin, March 2020. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.