Visa Bulletin for October 2020
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the October 2020 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from September 2020: 9 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed, and 6 changed to or from Current or Unavailable. The biggest moves were EB-3 China (+4.5 months), EB-3 Other Workers China (+4.0 months), EB-3 India (+3.5 months).
USCIS filing chart for October 2020 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Dates for Filing
Source: USCIS, October 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 | Jun 1, 2018+3.0 mowas Mar 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018+3.0 mowas Mar 1, 2018 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Sep 1, 2009+1.8 mowas Jul 8, 2009 | Mar 1, 2016+1.5 mowas Jan 15, 2016 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 15, 2010+3.5 mowas Oct 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2017+4.5 mowas Feb 15, 2017 | Currentbecame currentwas Apr 1, 2019 | Currentbecame currentwas Apr 1, 2019 | Currentbecame currentwas Apr 1, 2019 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 15, 2010+3.5 mowas Oct 1, 2009 | Dec 1, 2008+4.0 mowas Aug 1, 2008 | Currentbecame currentwas Apr 1, 2019 | Currentbecame currentwas Apr 1, 2019 | Currentbecame currentwas Apr 1, 2019 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Sep 1, 2018+2.6 mowas Jun 15, 2018 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Aug 15, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Sep 1, 2020+26.1 mowas Jul 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2020+26.1 mowas Jul 1, 2018 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | May 15, 2011+21.0 mowas Aug 15, 2009 | Oct 1, 2016+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2016 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 1, 2015+59.0 mowas Feb 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2018+13.0 mowas May 1, 2017 | Currentbecame currentwas Apr 1, 2020 | Currentbecame currentwas Apr 1, 2020 | Currentbecame currentwas Apr 1, 2020 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 1, 2015+59.0 mowas Feb 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2008 | Currentbecame currentwas Apr 1, 2020 | Currentbecame currentwas Apr 1, 2020 | Currentbecame currentwas Apr 1, 2020 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Dec 15, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the October 2020 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with September 2020, 9 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 India (Mar 1, 2018 to Jun 1, 2018), EB-1 China (Mar 1, 2018 to Jun 1, 2018), EB-2 India (Jul 8, 2009 to Sep 1, 2009), EB-2 China (Jan 15, 2016 to Mar 1, 2016), EB-3 India (Oct 1, 2009 to Jan 15, 2010), EB-3 China (Feb 15, 2017 to Jul 1, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers India (Oct 1, 2009 to Jan 15, 2010), EB-3 Other Workers China (Aug 1, 2008 to Dec 1, 2008), EB-4 Mexico (Jun 15, 2018 to Sep 1, 2018). 6 more became Current or available again: EB-3 Mexico (Apr 1, 2019 to Current), EB-3 Philippines (Apr 1, 2019 to Current), EB-3 Rest of World (Apr 1, 2019 to Current), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Apr 1, 2019 to Current), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Apr 1, 2019 to Current), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Apr 1, 2019 to Current).
Did any category retrogress in October 2020?
No. No final action date moved back compared with September 2020.
Which chart did USCIS designate for October 2020?
For October 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, October 2020. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.