Visa Bulletin for October 2024
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the October 2024 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from September 2024: 20 final action dates advanced and 1 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-3 Mexico (+23.5 months), EB-3 Philippines (+23.5 months), EB-3 Rest of World (+23.5 months).
USCIS filing chart for October 2024 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Dates for Filing
Source: USCIS, October 2024 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 | Feb 1, 2022 | Nov 8, 2022+0.2 mowas Nov 1, 2022 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Jul 15, 2012 | Mar 22, 2020+0.7 mowas Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 |
| EB-3 | Nov 1, 2012+0.3 mowas Oct 22, 2012 | Apr 1, 2020−5.0 mowas Sep 1, 2020 | Nov 15, 2022+23.5 mowas Dec 1, 2020 | Nov 15, 2022+23.5 mowas Dec 1, 2020 | Nov 15, 2022+23.5 mowas Dec 1, 2020 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Nov 1, 2012+0.3 mowas Oct 22, 2012 | Jan 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020+7.0 mowas May 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| EB-4 | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| EB-5 | Jan 1, 2022+13.0 mowas Dec 1, 2020 | Jul 15, 2016+7.0 mowas Dec 15, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Apr 15, 2022+2.2 mowas Feb 8, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Jan 1, 2013+5.4 mowas Jul 22, 2012 | Oct 1, 2020+4.0 mowas Jun 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2023+4.3 mowas Mar 22, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023+4.3 mowas Mar 22, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023+4.3 mowas Mar 22, 2023 |
| EB-3 | Jun 8, 2013+7.2 mowas Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 15, 2020−7.5 mowas Jul 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2023+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023+1.9 mowas Jan 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2023 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jun 1, 2013+7.0 mowas Nov 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2018+7.0 mowas Jun 1, 2017 | May 22, 2021+4.4 mowas Jan 8, 2021 | May 22, 2021+12.2 mowas May 15, 2020 | May 22, 2021+4.4 mowas Jan 8, 2021 |
| EB-4 | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| EB-5 | Apr 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2016−3.0 mowas Jan 1, 2017 | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Oct 22, 2015 | Oct 22, 2015 | Jan 1, 2003+7.8 mowas May 8, 2002 | Mar 1, 2012 | Oct 22, 2015 |
| F2A | Nov 22, 2021+0.2 mowas Nov 15, 2021 | Nov 22, 2021+0.2 mowas Nov 15, 2021 | Mar 8, 2021+1.1 mowas Feb 1, 2021 | Nov 22, 2021+0.2 mowas Nov 15, 2021 | Nov 22, 2021+0.2 mowas Nov 15, 2021 |
| F2B | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2016 | Jan 15, 2005+6.0 mowas Jul 15, 2004 | Oct 22, 2011 | May 1, 2016 |
| F3 | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 | Aug 22, 2000+5.7 mowas Mar 1, 2000 | Sep 8, 2002 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| F4 | Mar 1, 2006+1.2 mowas Jan 22, 2006 | Aug 1, 2007 | Feb 22, 2001+0.5 mowas Feb 8, 2001 | Feb 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2007 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2005+6.0 mowas Apr 1, 2005 | Apr 22, 2015 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| F2A | Jul 15, 2024+1.0 mowas Jun 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024+1.0 mowas Jun 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024+1.0 mowas Jun 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024+1.0 mowas Jun 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024+1.0 mowas Jun 15, 2024 |
| F2B | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2005+3.0 mowas May 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| F3 | Jul 1, 2011+5.9 mowas Jan 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011+5.9 mowas Jan 1, 2011 | Jun 15, 2001 | May 8, 2004+6.0 mowas Nov 8, 2003 | Jul 1, 2011+5.9 mowas Jan 1, 2011 |
| F4 | Jun 15, 2006 | Mar 1, 2008 | Apr 30, 2001 | Aug 1, 2006+4.0 mowas Apr 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2008 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the October 2024 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with September 2024, 20 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 China (Nov 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2022), EB-2 China (Mar 1, 2020 to Mar 22, 2020), EB-3 India (Oct 22, 2012 to Nov 1, 2012), EB-3 Mexico (Dec 1, 2020 to Nov 15, 2022), EB-3 Philippines (Dec 1, 2020 to Nov 15, 2022), EB-3 Rest of World (Dec 1, 2020 to Nov 15, 2022), EB-3 Other Workers India (Oct 22, 2012 to Nov 1, 2012), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (May 1, 2020 to Dec 1, 2020), EB-5 India (Dec 1, 2020 to Jan 1, 2022), EB-5 China (Dec 15, 2015 to Jul 15, 2016), F1 Mexico (May 8, 2002 to Jan 1, 2003), F2A India (Nov 15, 2021 to Nov 22, 2021), F2A China (Nov 15, 2021 to Nov 22, 2021), F2A Mexico (Feb 1, 2021 to Mar 8, 2021), F2A Philippines (Nov 15, 2021 to Nov 22, 2021), F2A Rest of World (Nov 15, 2021 to Nov 22, 2021), F2B Mexico (Jul 15, 2004 to Jan 15, 2005), F3 Mexico (Mar 1, 2000 to Aug 22, 2000), F4 India (Jan 22, 2006 to Mar 1, 2006), F4 Mexico (Feb 8, 2001 to Feb 22, 2001).
Did any category retrogress in October 2024?
Yes. 1 final action date moved back compared with September 2024: EB-3 China (Sep 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2020).
Which chart did USCIS designate for October 2024?
For October 2024, 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 2024. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.