Visa Bulletin for September 2018
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the September 2018 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from August 2018: 19 final action dates advanced and 12 retrogressed, and 7 changed to or from Current or Unavailable. The biggest moves were EB-3 China (+4.0 months), F1 Philippines (+3.5 months), F2B Philippines (+2.2 months).
USCIS filing chart for September 2018 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, September 2018 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 | Jun 1, 2016+1.0 mowas May 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016+1.0 mowas May 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016+1.0 mowas May 1, 2016 |
| EB-2 | Jan 1, 2007−26.4 mowas Mar 15, 2009 | Jan 1, 2013−25.9 mowas Mar 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2013no longer currentwas Current | Jan 1, 2013no longer currentwas Current | Jan 1, 2013no longer currentwas Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 1, 2003−72.0 mowas Jan 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2014+4.0 mowas Jul 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2016no longer currentwas Current | Nov 1, 2016−7.0 mowas Jun 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2016no longer currentwas Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 1, 2003−72.0 mowas Jan 1, 2009 | May 1, 2007 | Nov 1, 2016no longer currentwas Current | Nov 1, 2016−7.0 mowas Jun 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2016no longer currentwas Current |
| EB-4 | Feb 15, 2016+0.2 mowas Feb 8, 2016 | Current | Feb 15, 2016+0.2 mowas Feb 8, 2016 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Aug 8, 2014+0.2 mowas Aug 1, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Apr 8, 2011−1.0 mowas May 8, 2011 | Apr 8, 2011−1.0 mowas May 8, 2011 | Aug 1, 1997 | Nov 15, 2006+3.5 mowas Aug 1, 2006 | Apr 8, 2011−1.0 mowas May 8, 2011 |
| F2A | Jul 22, 2016 | Jul 22, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 22, 2016 | Jul 22, 2016 |
| F2B | Nov 1, 2011+0.3 mowas Oct 22, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011+0.3 mowas Oct 22, 2011 | Apr 22, 1997+0.7 mowas Apr 1, 1997 | Apr 22, 2007+2.2 mowas Feb 15, 2007 | Nov 1, 2011+0.3 mowas Oct 22, 2011 |
| F3 | May 1, 2006−1.5 mowas Jun 15, 2006 | May 1, 2006−1.5 mowas Jun 15, 2006 | Dec 22, 1995+0.7 mowas Dec 1, 1995 | Jun 1, 1995+1.0 mowas May 1, 1995 | May 1, 2006−1.5 mowas Jun 15, 2006 |
| F4 | Apr 8, 2004+0.6 mowas Mar 22, 2004 | Jan 8, 2005+0.6 mowas Dec 22, 2004 | Jan 15, 1998 | Jun 1, 1995+1.3 mowas Apr 22, 1995 | Jan 8, 2005+0.6 mowas Dec 22, 2004 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Mar 8, 2012 | Mar 8, 2012 | Sep 1, 1998 | Feb 15, 2008 | Mar 8, 2012 |
| F2A | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| F2B | Mar 22, 2014+26.4 mowas Jan 8, 2012 | Mar 22, 2014+26.4 mowas Jan 8, 2012 | Jun 8, 1997 | Dec 15, 2007 | Mar 22, 2014+26.4 mowas Jan 8, 2012 |
| F3 | Sep 22, 2006 | Sep 22, 2006 | Oct 8, 1998 | Aug 1, 1995 | Sep 22, 2006 |
| F4 | Jan 1, 2005 | May 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 1998 | Dec 1, 1995 | May 1, 2005 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the September 2018 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with August 2018, 19 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 Mexico (May 1, 2016 to Jun 1, 2016), EB-1 Philippines (May 1, 2016 to Jun 1, 2016), EB-1 Rest of World (May 1, 2016 to Jun 1, 2016), EB-3 China (Jul 1, 2014 to Nov 1, 2014), EB-4 India (Feb 8, 2016 to Feb 15, 2016), EB-4 Mexico (Feb 8, 2016 to Feb 15, 2016), EB-5 China (Aug 1, 2014 to Aug 8, 2014), F1 Philippines (Aug 1, 2006 to Nov 15, 2006), F2B India (Oct 22, 2011 to Nov 1, 2011), F2B China (Oct 22, 2011 to Nov 1, 2011), F2B Mexico (Apr 1, 1997 to Apr 22, 1997), F2B Philippines (Feb 15, 2007 to Apr 22, 2007), F2B Rest of World (Oct 22, 2011 to Nov 1, 2011), F3 Mexico (Dec 1, 1995 to Dec 22, 1995), F3 Philippines (May 1, 1995 to Jun 1, 1995), F4 India (Mar 22, 2004 to Apr 8, 2004), F4 China (Dec 22, 2004 to Jan 8, 2005), F4 Philippines (Apr 22, 1995 to Jun 1, 1995), F4 Rest of World (Dec 22, 2004 to Jan 8, 2005).
Did any category retrogress in September 2018?
Yes. 12 final action dates moved back compared with August 2018: EB-2 India (Mar 15, 2009 to Jan 1, 2007), EB-2 China (Mar 1, 2015 to Jan 1, 2013), EB-3 India (Jan 1, 2009 to Jan 1, 2003), EB-3 Philippines (Jun 1, 2017 to Nov 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers India (Jan 1, 2009 to Jan 1, 2003), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Jun 1, 2017 to Nov 1, 2016), F1 India (May 8, 2011 to Apr 8, 2011), F1 China (May 8, 2011 to Apr 8, 2011), F1 Rest of World (May 8, 2011 to Apr 8, 2011), F3 India (Jun 15, 2006 to May 1, 2006), F3 China (Jun 15, 2006 to May 1, 2006), F3 Rest of World (Jun 15, 2006 to May 1, 2006). 7 cells stopped being Current or became Unavailable: EB-2 Mexico (Current to Jan 1, 2013), EB-2 Philippines (Current to Jan 1, 2013), EB-2 Rest of World (Current to Jan 1, 2013), EB-3 Mexico (Current to Nov 1, 2016), EB-3 Rest of World (Current to Nov 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Current to Nov 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Current to Nov 1, 2016).
Which chart did USCIS designate for September 2018?
For September 2018, USCIS designated the Dates for Filing chart for family-sponsored applicants and the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based applicants for adjustment of status applications.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin, September 2018. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.