Visa Bulletin for September 2016
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the September 2016 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from August 2016: 24 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-3 Philippines (+13.5 months), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (+13.5 months), F1 India (+3.8 months).
USCIS filing chart for September 2016 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Final Action Dates
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, September 2016 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 | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Feb 22, 2005+3.3 mowas Nov 15, 2004 | Jan 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 1, 2014 |
| EB-3 | Feb 15, 2005+3.3 mowas Nov 8, 2004 | Jan 1, 2010 | May 1, 2016+1.5 mowas Mar 15, 2016 | Jul 1, 2010+13.5 mowas May 15, 2009 | May 1, 2016+1.5 mowas Mar 15, 2016 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Feb 15, 2005+3.3 mowas Nov 8, 2004 | Jan 1, 2004 | May 1, 2016+1.5 mowas Mar 15, 2016 | Jul 1, 2010+13.5 mowas May 15, 2009 | May 1, 2016+1.5 mowas Mar 15, 2016 |
| EB-4 | Jan 1, 2010 | Current | Jan 1, 2010 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Feb 15, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Sep 15, 2009+3.8 mowas May 22, 2009 | Sep 15, 2009+3.8 mowas May 22, 2009 | Mar 22, 1995+0.5 mowas Mar 8, 1995 | Jul 1, 2005+3.3 mowas Mar 22, 2005 | Sep 15, 2009+3.8 mowas May 22, 2009 |
| F2A | Nov 15, 2014 | Nov 15, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014 | Nov 15, 2014 | Nov 15, 2014 |
| F2B | Feb 1, 2010+0.8 mowas Jan 8, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010+0.8 mowas Jan 8, 2010 | Sep 15, 1995+0.2 mowas Sep 8, 1995 | Dec 1, 2005+2.5 mowas Sep 15, 2005 | Feb 1, 2010+0.8 mowas Jan 8, 2010 |
| F3 | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 1, 2004 | Nov 15, 1994+0.8 mowas Oct 22, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994+3.0 mowas Mar 15, 1994 | Dec 1, 2004 |
| F4 | Jan 1, 2001 | Jan 1, 2003 | Apr 22, 1997+0.2 mowas Apr 15, 1997 | Mar 1, 1993+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 1993 | Oct 8, 2003+0.8 mowas Sep 15, 2003 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the September 2016 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with August 2016, 24 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Nov 15, 2004 to Feb 22, 2005), EB-3 India (Nov 8, 2004 to Feb 15, 2005), EB-3 Mexico (Mar 15, 2016 to May 1, 2016), EB-3 Philippines (May 15, 2009 to Jul 1, 2010), EB-3 Rest of World (Mar 15, 2016 to May 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers India (Nov 8, 2004 to Feb 15, 2005), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Mar 15, 2016 to May 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (May 15, 2009 to Jul 1, 2010), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Mar 15, 2016 to May 1, 2016), F1 India (May 22, 2009 to Sep 15, 2009), F1 China (May 22, 2009 to Sep 15, 2009), F1 Mexico (Mar 8, 1995 to Mar 22, 1995), F1 Philippines (Mar 22, 2005 to Jul 1, 2005), F1 Rest of World (May 22, 2009 to Sep 15, 2009), F2B India (Jan 8, 2010 to Feb 1, 2010), F2B China (Jan 8, 2010 to Feb 1, 2010), F2B Mexico (Sep 8, 1995 to Sep 15, 1995), F2B Philippines (Sep 15, 2005 to Dec 1, 2005), F2B Rest of World (Jan 8, 2010 to Feb 1, 2010), F3 Mexico (Oct 22, 1994 to Nov 15, 1994), F3 Philippines (Mar 15, 1994 to Jun 15, 1994), F4 Mexico (Apr 15, 1997 to Apr 22, 1997), F4 Philippines (Feb 1, 1993 to Mar 1, 1993), F4 Rest of World (Sep 15, 2003 to Oct 8, 2003).
Did any category retrogress in September 2016?
No. No final action date moved back compared with August 2016.
Which chart did USCIS designate for September 2016?
For September 2016, USCIS designated the Final Action Dates chart for both family-sponsored and employment-based applicants for adjustment of status applications.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin, September 2016. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.