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Visa Bulletin for May 2019

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

All priority date cutoffs in the May 2019 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from April 2019: 36 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were F4 Philippines (+9.0 months), F3 Philippines (+4.2 months), EB-4 Mexico (+4.0 months).

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

Source: USCIS, May 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, 2017Feb 22, 2017Mar 1, 2018+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2018Mar 1, 2018+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2018Mar 1, 2018+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2018
EB-2Apr 16, 2009+0.1 mowas Apr 12, 2009May 15, 2016+1.4 mowas Apr 1, 2016CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Jul 1, 2009+0.3 mowas Jun 22, 2009Aug 22, 2015+0.7 mowas Aug 1, 2015CurrentJun 1, 2018+3.0 mowas Mar 1, 2018Current
EB-3 Other WorkersJul 1, 2009+0.3 mowas Jun 22, 2009Sep 1, 2007+0.3 mowas Aug 22, 2007CurrentJun 1, 2018+3.0 mowas Mar 1, 2018Current
EB-4CurrentCurrentAug 1, 2018+4.0 mowas Apr 1, 2018CurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentSep 22, 2014+0.2 mowas Sep 15, 2014CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1Oct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2017Sep 1, 2018+3.0 mowas Jun 1, 2018Sep 1, 2018+3.0 mowas Jun 1, 2018Sep 1, 2018+3.0 mowas Jun 1, 2018
EB-2Jun 1, 2009Sep 1, 2016+2.0 mowas Jul 1, 2016CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Apr 1, 2010Jan 1, 2016CurrentOct 1, 2018+3.0 mowas Jul 1, 2018Current
EB-3 Other WorkersApr 1, 2010Jun 1, 2008CurrentOct 1, 2018+3.0 mowas Jul 1, 2018Current
EB-4CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentOct 15, 2014+0.2 mowas Oct 8, 2014CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Jan 8, 2012+1.2 mowas Dec 1, 2011Jan 8, 2012+1.2 mowas Dec 1, 2011Aug 8, 1997May 15, 2007+1.2 mowas Apr 8, 2007Jan 8, 2012+1.2 mowas Dec 1, 2011
F2AMay 15, 2017+2.5 mowas Mar 1, 2017May 15, 2017+2.5 mowas Mar 1, 2017May 1, 2017+2.5 mowas Feb 15, 2017May 15, 2017+2.5 mowas Mar 1, 2017May 15, 2017+2.5 mowas Mar 1, 2017
F2BFeb 1, 2013+3.4 mowas Oct 22, 2012Feb 1, 2013+3.4 mowas Oct 22, 2012Feb 15, 1998+2.5 mowas Dec 1, 1997Oct 1, 2007+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2007Feb 1, 2013+3.4 mowas Oct 22, 2012
F3Nov 8, 2006+1.5 mowas Sep 22, 2006Nov 8, 2006+1.5 mowas Sep 22, 2006Feb 15, 1996+0.2 mowas Feb 8, 1996Oct 8, 1996+4.2 mowas Jun 1, 1996Nov 8, 2006+1.5 mowas Sep 22, 2006
F4Aug 1, 2004+0.6 mowas Jul 15, 2004Feb 15, 2006+1.5 mowas Jan 1, 2006Feb 8, 1998Mar 1, 1997+9.0 mowas Jun 1, 1996Feb 15, 2006+1.5 mowas Jan 1, 2006

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Aug 22, 2012+1.7 mowas Jul 1, 2012Aug 22, 2012+1.7 mowas Jul 1, 2012Oct 8, 1999+0.2 mowas Oct 1, 1999Apr 15, 2008+0.2 mowas Apr 8, 2008Aug 22, 2012+1.7 mowas Jul 1, 2012
F2AJan 8, 2018+0.8 mowas Dec 15, 2017Jan 8, 2018+0.8 mowas Dec 15, 2017Jan 8, 2018+0.8 mowas Dec 15, 2017Jan 8, 2018+0.8 mowas Dec 15, 2017Jan 8, 2018+0.8 mowas Dec 15, 2017
F2BAug 1, 2014+1.0 mowas Jul 1, 2014Aug 1, 2014+1.0 mowas Jul 1, 2014Oct 1, 1998+3.0 mowas Jul 1, 1998May 15, 2008+2.5 mowas Mar 1, 2008Aug 1, 2014+1.0 mowas Jul 1, 2014
F3Jun 22, 2007+2.0 mowas Apr 22, 2007Jun 22, 2007+2.0 mowas Apr 22, 2007Jun 22, 2000+0.2 mowas Jun 15, 2000Oct 1, 1997+1.0 mowas Sep 1, 1997Jun 22, 2007+2.0 mowas Apr 22, 2007
F4Mar 15, 2005+0.9 mowas Feb 15, 2005Oct 1, 2006+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2006Nov 22, 1998+0.2 mowas Nov 15, 1998Feb 15, 1998+1.0 mowas Jan 15, 1998Oct 1, 2006+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2006

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the May 2019 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with April 2019, 36 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 Mexico (Feb 1, 2018 to Mar 1, 2018), EB-1 Philippines (Feb 1, 2018 to Mar 1, 2018), EB-1 Rest of World (Feb 1, 2018 to Mar 1, 2018), EB-2 India (Apr 12, 2009 to Apr 16, 2009), EB-2 China (Apr 1, 2016 to May 15, 2016), EB-3 India (Jun 22, 2009 to Jul 1, 2009), EB-3 China (Aug 1, 2015 to Aug 22, 2015), EB-3 Philippines (Mar 1, 2018 to Jun 1, 2018), EB-3 Other Workers India (Jun 22, 2009 to Jul 1, 2009), EB-3 Other Workers China (Aug 22, 2007 to Sep 1, 2007), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Mar 1, 2018 to Jun 1, 2018), EB-4 Mexico (Apr 1, 2018 to Aug 1, 2018), EB-5 China (Sep 15, 2014 to Sep 22, 2014), F1 India (Dec 1, 2011 to Jan 8, 2012), F1 China (Dec 1, 2011 to Jan 8, 2012), F1 Philippines (Apr 8, 2007 to May 15, 2007), F1 Rest of World (Dec 1, 2011 to Jan 8, 2012), F2A India (Mar 1, 2017 to May 15, 2017), F2A China (Mar 1, 2017 to May 15, 2017), F2A Mexico (Feb 15, 2017 to May 1, 2017), F2A Philippines (Mar 1, 2017 to May 15, 2017), F2A Rest of World (Mar 1, 2017 to May 15, 2017), F2B India (Oct 22, 2012 to Feb 1, 2013), F2B China (Oct 22, 2012 to Feb 1, 2013), F2B Mexico (Dec 1, 1997 to Feb 15, 1998), F2B Philippines (Aug 1, 2007 to Oct 1, 2007), F2B Rest of World (Oct 22, 2012 to Feb 1, 2013), F3 India (Sep 22, 2006 to Nov 8, 2006), F3 China (Sep 22, 2006 to Nov 8, 2006), F3 Mexico (Feb 8, 1996 to Feb 15, 1996), F3 Philippines (Jun 1, 1996 to Oct 8, 1996), F3 Rest of World (Sep 22, 2006 to Nov 8, 2006), F4 India (Jul 15, 2004 to Aug 1, 2004), F4 China (Jan 1, 2006 to Feb 15, 2006), F4 Philippines (Jun 1, 1996 to Mar 1, 1997), F4 Rest of World (Jan 1, 2006 to Feb 15, 2006).

Did any category retrogress in May 2019?

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

Which chart did USCIS designate for May 2019?

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