Visa Bulletin for September 2017
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the September 2017 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from August 2017: 20 final action dates advanced and 6 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-2 Mexico (+9.0 months), EB-2 Philippines (+9.0 months), EB-2 Rest of World (+9.0 months).
USCIS filing chart for September 2017 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Final Action Dates
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, September 2017 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, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Aug 22, 2008+1.0 mowas Jul 22, 2008 | May 15, 2013+0.8 mowas Apr 22, 2013 | Jan 1, 2016+9.0 mowas Apr 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2016+9.0 mowas Apr 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2016+9.0 mowas Apr 1, 2015 |
| EB-3 | Oct 15, 2006+3.0 mowas Jul 15, 2006 | Jan 1, 2012 | Current | Nov 1, 2015+5.0 mowas Jun 1, 2015 | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Oct 15, 2006+3.0 mowas Jul 15, 2006 | Jan 1, 2004 | Current | Nov 1, 2015+5.0 mowas Jun 1, 2015 | Current |
| EB-4 | Oct 22, 2015+1.2 mowas Sep 15, 2015 | Current | Oct 22, 2015+1.2 mowas Sep 15, 2015 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Jun 15, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | May 1, 2010−7.7 mowas Dec 22, 2010 | May 1, 2010−7.7 mowas Dec 22, 2010 | Feb 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 2007+2.6 mowas Oct 15, 2006 | May 1, 2010−7.7 mowas Dec 22, 2010 |
| F2A | Oct 1, 2015+0.3 mowas Sep 22, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015+0.3 mowas Sep 22, 2015 | Sep 22, 2015+0.7 mowas Sep 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015+0.3 mowas Sep 22, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015+0.3 mowas Sep 22, 2015 |
| F2B | Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 2007+0.8 mowas Dec 8, 2006 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| F3 | Jul 8, 2005 | Jul 8, 2005 | Apr 8, 1995 | Feb 15, 1995+0.8 mowas Jan 22, 1995 | Jul 8, 2005 |
| F4 | Jan 1, 2002−20.7 mowas Sep 22, 2003 | Jan 1, 2002−28.2 mowas May 8, 2004 | Sep 15, 1997 | Jun 1, 1994+1.8 mowas Apr 8, 1994 | Jan 1, 2002−28.2 mowas May 8, 2004 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jul 22, 2011 | Jul 22, 2011 | Apr 1, 1996 | Sep 8, 2007 | Jul 22, 2011 |
| F2A | Apr 8, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 |
| F2B | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 | Aug 8, 1996 | Jul 22, 2007 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| F3 | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 | May 1, 1995 | Mar 1, 1995+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 1995 | Dec 1, 2005 |
| F4 | Jun 22, 2004 | Nov 15, 2004 | Jan 8, 1998 | Feb 8, 1995 | Nov 15, 2004 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the September 2017 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with August 2017, 20 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Jul 22, 2008 to Aug 22, 2008), EB-2 China (Apr 22, 2013 to May 15, 2013), EB-2 Mexico (Apr 1, 2015 to Jan 1, 2016), EB-2 Philippines (Apr 1, 2015 to Jan 1, 2016), EB-2 Rest of World (Apr 1, 2015 to Jan 1, 2016), EB-3 India (Jul 15, 2006 to Oct 15, 2006), EB-3 Philippines (Jun 1, 2015 to Nov 1, 2015), EB-3 Other Workers India (Jul 15, 2006 to Oct 15, 2006), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Jun 1, 2015 to Nov 1, 2015), EB-4 India (Sep 15, 2015 to Oct 22, 2015), EB-4 Mexico (Sep 15, 2015 to Oct 22, 2015), F1 Philippines (Oct 15, 2006 to Jan 1, 2007), F2A India (Sep 22, 2015 to Oct 1, 2015), F2A China (Sep 22, 2015 to Oct 1, 2015), F2A Mexico (Sep 1, 2015 to Sep 22, 2015), F2A Philippines (Sep 22, 2015 to Oct 1, 2015), F2A Rest of World (Sep 22, 2015 to Oct 1, 2015), F2B Philippines (Dec 8, 2006 to Jan 1, 2007), F3 Philippines (Jan 22, 1995 to Feb 15, 1995), F4 Philippines (Apr 8, 1994 to Jun 1, 1994).
Did any category retrogress in September 2017?
Yes. 6 final action dates moved back compared with August 2017: F1 India (Dec 22, 2010 to May 1, 2010), F1 China (Dec 22, 2010 to May 1, 2010), F1 Rest of World (Dec 22, 2010 to May 1, 2010), F4 India (Sep 22, 2003 to Jan 1, 2002), F4 China (May 8, 2004 to Jan 1, 2002), F4 Rest of World (May 8, 2004 to Jan 1, 2002).
Which chart did USCIS designate for September 2017?
For September 2017, 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 2017. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.