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Visa Bulletin for October 2022

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

All priority date cutoffs in the October 2022 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from September 2022: 9 final action dates advanced and 2 retrogressed, and 2 changed to or from Current or Unavailable. The biggest moves were EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (+12.8 months), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (+12.8 months), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (+12.8 months).

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

Source: USCIS, October 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-2Apr 1, 2012−32.0 mowas Dec 1, 2014Jun 8, 2019+2.2 mowas Apr 1, 2019CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Apr 1, 2012+1.5 mowas Feb 15, 2012Jun 15, 2018+1.8 mowas Apr 22, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersApr 1, 2012+1.5 mowas Feb 15, 2012Sep 1, 2012+3.0 mowas Jun 1, 2012Jun 1, 2020+12.8 mowas May 8, 2019Jun 1, 2020+12.8 mowas May 8, 2019Jun 1, 2020+12.8 mowas May 8, 2019
EB-4CurrentCurrentSep 15, 2020+5.5 mowas Apr 1, 2020CurrentCurrent
EB-5Nov 8, 2019no longer currentwas CurrentMar 22, 2015−9.0 mowas Dec 22, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2May 1, 2012−32.0 mowas Jan 1, 2015Jul 8, 2019+2.2 mowas May 1, 2019CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Jul 1, 2012+4.3 mowas Feb 22, 2012Jul 15, 2018+1.8 mowas May 22, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersJul 1, 2012+4.3 mowas Feb 22, 2012Nov 1, 2015+3.0 mowas Aug 1, 2015Sep 8, 2022no longer currentwas CurrentSep 8, 2022no longer currentwas CurrentSep 8, 2022no longer currentwas Current
EB-4CurrentCurrentOct 15, 2020no longer currentwas CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5Dec 8, 2019no longer currentwas CurrentJan 1, 2016CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Dec 1, 2014Dec 1, 2014Mar 15, 2000Mar 1, 2012Dec 1, 2014
F2ACurrentCurrentCurrentbecame currentwas Apr 22, 2019CurrentCurrent
F2BSep 22, 2015Sep 22, 2015Apr 1, 2001Oct 22, 2011Sep 22, 2015
F3Nov 22, 2008Nov 22, 2008Oct 15, 1997Jun 8, 2002Nov 22, 2008
F4Sep 15, 2005Mar 22, 2007Jun 1, 2000Aug 22, 2002Mar 22, 2007

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Aug 8, 2016Aug 8, 2016Dec 1, 2001Apr 22, 2015Aug 8, 2016
F2ACurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BJan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017Aug 8, 2001Oct 1, 2013Jan 1, 2017
F3Nov 8, 2009Nov 8, 2009Apr 15, 2001Nov 8, 2003Nov 8, 2009
F4Feb 22, 2006Dec 15, 2007Mar 15, 2001Apr 22, 2004Dec 15, 2007

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the October 2022 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with September 2022, 9 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 China (Apr 1, 2019 to Jun 8, 2019), EB-3 India (Feb 15, 2012 to Apr 1, 2012), EB-3 China (Apr 22, 2018 to Jun 15, 2018), EB-3 Other Workers India (Feb 15, 2012 to Apr 1, 2012), EB-3 Other Workers China (Jun 1, 2012 to Sep 1, 2012), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (May 8, 2019 to Jun 1, 2020), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (May 8, 2019 to Jun 1, 2020), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (May 8, 2019 to Jun 1, 2020), EB-4 Mexico (Apr 1, 2020 to Sep 15, 2020). 1 more became Current or available again: F2A Mexico (Apr 22, 2019 to Current).

Did any category retrogress in October 2022?

Yes. 2 final action dates moved back compared with September 2022: EB-2 India (Dec 1, 2014 to Apr 1, 2012), EB-5 China (Dec 22, 2015 to Mar 22, 2015). 1 cell stopped being Current or became Unavailable: EB-5 India (Current to Nov 8, 2019).

Which chart did USCIS designate for October 2022?

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