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Visa Bulletin for May 2022

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

All priority date cutoffs in the May 2022 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from April 2022: 1 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-2 India (+1.8 months).

USCIS filing chart for May 2022 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)

Source: USCIS, May 2022 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-2Sep 1, 2013+1.8 mowas Jul 8, 2013Mar 1, 2019CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Jan 15, 2012Mar 22, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersJan 15, 2012Jun 1, 2012CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-4CurrentCurrentApr 1, 2020CurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Dec 1, 2014+3.0 mowas Sep 1, 2014Apr 1, 2019CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Jan 22, 2012Apr 1, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersJan 22, 2012Aug 1, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-4CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Dec 1, 2014Dec 1, 2014Jan 1, 2000Mar 1, 2012Dec 1, 2014
F2ACurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BSep 22, 2015Sep 22, 2015Jan 1, 2001Oct 22, 2011Sep 22, 2015
F3Nov 22, 2008Nov 22, 2008Sep 15, 1997Jun 8, 2002Nov 22, 2008
F4Sep 15, 2005Mar 22, 2007Jan 1, 2000Aug 22, 2002Mar 22, 2007

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1May 15, 2016May 15, 2016May 1, 2001Apr 22, 2015May 15, 2016
F2ACurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BSep 22, 2016Sep 22, 2016May 1, 2001+0.3 mowas Apr 22, 2001Oct 1, 2013Sep 22, 2016
F3Aug 22, 2009Aug 22, 2009Mar 1, 2001Nov 8, 2003Aug 22, 2009
F4Feb 22, 2006Oct 1, 2007Mar 1, 2001+2.3 mowas Dec 22, 2000Apr 22, 2004Oct 1, 2007

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the May 2022 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with April 2022, 1 final action date moved forward: EB-2 India (Jul 8, 2013 to Sep 1, 2013).

Did any category retrogress in May 2022?

No. No final action date moved back compared with April 2022.

Which chart did USCIS designate for May 2022?

For May 2022, 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, May 2022. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.