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Visa Bulletin for May 2017

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

All priority date cutoffs in the May 2017 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from April 2017: 35 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-3 Philippines (+3.5 months), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (+3.5 months), F1 India (+1.8 months).

USCIS filing chart for May 2017 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)

Source: USCIS, May 2017 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-1CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Jun 22, 2008Feb 8, 2013+0.8 mowas Jan 15, 2013CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Mar 25, 2005−0.0 mowas Mar 24, 2005Oct 1, 2014+1.5 mowas Aug 15, 2014Mar 15, 2017+0.9 mowas Feb 15, 2017Jan 1, 2013+3.5 mowas Sep 15, 2012Mar 15, 2017+0.9 mowas Feb 15, 2017
EB-3 Other WorkersMar 25, 2005−0.0 mowas Mar 24, 2005Mar 8, 2006+0.2 mowas Mar 1, 2006Mar 15, 2017+0.9 mowas Feb 15, 2017Jan 1, 2013+3.5 mowas Sep 15, 2012Mar 15, 2017+0.9 mowas Feb 15, 2017
EB-4CurrentCurrentJul 15, 2015CurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentJun 1, 2014+0.3 mowas May 22, 2014CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Feb 1, 2009−2.6 mowas Apr 22, 2009Oct 1, 2013+7.0 mowas Mar 1, 2013CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Apr 22, 2006+9.7 mowas Jul 1, 2005Sep 1, 2015+16.0 mowas May 1, 2014CurrentJul 1, 2014+10.0 mowas Sep 1, 2013Current
EB-3 Other WorkersApr 22, 2006+9.7 mowas Jul 1, 2005Jun 1, 2008−14.0 mowas Aug 1, 2009CurrentJul 1, 2014+10.0 mowas Sep 1, 2013Current
EB-4CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentSep 1, 2014+2.6 mowas Jun 15, 2014CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Dec 8, 2010+1.8 mowas Oct 15, 2010Dec 8, 2010+1.8 mowas Oct 15, 2010Jun 15, 1995+0.8 mowas May 22, 1995Feb 1, 2006+0.6 mowas Jan 15, 2006Dec 8, 2010+1.8 mowas Oct 15, 2010
F2AJul 15, 2015+1.2 mowas Jun 8, 2015Jul 15, 2015+1.2 mowas Jun 8, 2015Jun 22, 2015+1.0 mowas May 22, 2015Jul 15, 2015+1.2 mowas Jun 8, 2015Jul 15, 2015+1.2 mowas Jun 8, 2015
F2BOct 1, 2010+0.5 mowas Sep 15, 2010Oct 1, 2010+0.5 mowas Sep 15, 2010Feb 1, 1996+1.3 mowas Dec 22, 1995Aug 1, 2006+1.5 mowas Jun 15, 2006Oct 1, 2010+0.5 mowas Sep 15, 2010
F3Jun 15, 2005+1.0 mowas May 15, 2005Jun 15, 2005+1.0 mowas May 15, 2005Jan 22, 1995+0.5 mowas Jan 8, 1995Sep 22, 1994+0.2 mowas Sep 15, 1994Jun 15, 2005+1.0 mowas May 15, 2005
F4Sep 8, 2003+0.8 mowas Aug 15, 2003May 8, 2004Jul 1, 1997+0.5 mowas Jun 15, 1997Oct 15, 1993+1.2 mowas Sep 8, 1993May 8, 2004

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Jul 22, 2011+6.6 mowas Jan 1, 2011Jul 22, 2011+6.6 mowas Jan 1, 2011Apr 1, 1996+10.0 mowas Jun 1, 1995Sep 8, 2007+16.3 mowas May 1, 2006Jul 22, 2011+6.6 mowas Jan 1, 2011
F2AApr 8, 2016+4.5 mowas Nov 22, 2015Apr 8, 2016+4.5 mowas Nov 22, 2015Apr 8, 2016+4.5 mowas Nov 22, 2015Apr 8, 2016+4.5 mowas Nov 22, 2015Apr 8, 2016+4.5 mowas Nov 22, 2015
F2BSep 1, 2011+6.7 mowas Feb 8, 2011Sep 1, 2011+6.7 mowas Feb 8, 2011Aug 8, 1996+2.2 mowas Jun 1, 1996Jul 22, 2007+5.6 mowas Feb 1, 2007Sep 1, 2011+6.7 mowas Feb 8, 2011
F3Dec 1, 2005+3.3 mowas Aug 22, 2005Dec 1, 2005+3.3 mowas Aug 22, 2005May 1, 1995Feb 1, 1995+1.0 mowas Jan 1, 1995Dec 1, 2005+3.3 mowas Aug 22, 2005
F4Jun 22, 2004+1.7 mowas May 1, 2004Nov 15, 2004+4.5 mowas Jul 1, 2004Jan 8, 1998+1.2 mowas Dec 1, 1997Feb 8, 1995+10.3 mowas Apr 1, 1994Nov 15, 2004+4.5 mowas Jul 1, 2004

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the May 2017 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with April 2017, 35 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 China (Jan 15, 2013 to Feb 8, 2013), EB-3 India (Mar 24, 2005 to Mar 25, 2005), EB-3 China (Aug 15, 2014 to Oct 1, 2014), EB-3 Mexico (Feb 15, 2017 to Mar 15, 2017), EB-3 Philippines (Sep 15, 2012 to Jan 1, 2013), EB-3 Rest of World (Feb 15, 2017 to Mar 15, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers India (Mar 24, 2005 to Mar 25, 2005), EB-3 Other Workers China (Mar 1, 2006 to Mar 8, 2006), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Feb 15, 2017 to Mar 15, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Sep 15, 2012 to Jan 1, 2013), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Feb 15, 2017 to Mar 15, 2017), EB-5 China (May 22, 2014 to Jun 1, 2014), F1 India (Oct 15, 2010 to Dec 8, 2010), F1 China (Oct 15, 2010 to Dec 8, 2010), F1 Mexico (May 22, 1995 to Jun 15, 1995), F1 Philippines (Jan 15, 2006 to Feb 1, 2006), F1 Rest of World (Oct 15, 2010 to Dec 8, 2010), F2A India (Jun 8, 2015 to Jul 15, 2015), F2A China (Jun 8, 2015 to Jul 15, 2015), F2A Mexico (May 22, 2015 to Jun 22, 2015), F2A Philippines (Jun 8, 2015 to Jul 15, 2015), F2A Rest of World (Jun 8, 2015 to Jul 15, 2015), F2B India (Sep 15, 2010 to Oct 1, 2010), F2B China (Sep 15, 2010 to Oct 1, 2010), F2B Mexico (Dec 22, 1995 to Feb 1, 1996), F2B Philippines (Jun 15, 2006 to Aug 1, 2006), F2B Rest of World (Sep 15, 2010 to Oct 1, 2010), F3 India (May 15, 2005 to Jun 15, 2005), F3 China (May 15, 2005 to Jun 15, 2005), F3 Mexico (Jan 8, 1995 to Jan 22, 1995), F3 Philippines (Sep 15, 1994 to Sep 22, 1994), F3 Rest of World (May 15, 2005 to Jun 15, 2005), F4 India (Aug 15, 2003 to Sep 8, 2003), F4 Mexico (Jun 15, 1997 to Jul 1, 1997), F4 Philippines (Sep 8, 1993 to Oct 15, 1993).

Did any category retrogress in May 2017?

No. No final action date moved back compared with April 2017.

Which chart did USCIS designate for May 2017?

For May 2017, USCIS designated the Final Action Dates chart for both family-sponsored and employment-based applicants for adjustment of status applications.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin, May 2017. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.