Visa Bulletin for October 2021
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the October 2021 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from September 2021: 0 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed.
USCIS filing chart for October 2021 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Dates for Filing
Source: USCIS, October 2021 adjustment of status filing charts.
New to the two charts? Read Final Action Dates vs Dates for Filing.
Employment-based: Final Action Dates
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Jul 8, 2012+7.2 mowas Dec 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2018 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 8, 2014−1.7 mowas Mar 1, 2014 | Jan 15, 2019−5.5 mowas Jul 1, 2019 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 8, 2014−1.7 mowas Mar 1, 2014 | May 1, 2010 | Current | Current | Current |
| 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 2021 Visa Bulletin?
No final action date moved forward compared with September 2021.
Did any category retrogress in October 2021?
No. No final action date moved back compared with September 2021.
Which chart did USCIS designate for October 2021?
For October 2021, 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 2021. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.