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Visa Bulletin for September 2021

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

All priority date cutoffs in the September 2021 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from August 2021: 21 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-3 India (+6.0 months), EB-3 Other Workers India (+6.0 months), EB-2 India (+3.0 months).

USCIS filing chart for September 2021 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)

Source: USCIS, September 2021 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-2Sep 1, 2011+3.0 mowas Jun 1, 2011Jul 1, 2018+3.0 mowas Apr 1, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Jan 1, 2014+6.0 mowas Jul 1, 2013Jan 8, 2019CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersJan 1, 2014+6.0 mowas Jul 1, 2013Feb 1, 2010+1.0 mowas Jan 1, 2010CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-4CurrentCurrentMar 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Feb 1, 2020CurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentNov 22, 2015+0.2 mowas Nov 15, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Dec 1, 2011Sep 1, 2018+2.0 mowas Jul 1, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Mar 1, 2014+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2014Jul 1, 2019CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersMar 1, 2014+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2014May 1, 2010CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-4CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentDec 15, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Dec 1, 2014+0.3 mowas Nov 22, 2014Dec 1, 2014+0.3 mowas Nov 22, 2014Jan 15, 1999+0.5 mowas Jan 1, 1999Mar 1, 2012Dec 1, 2014+0.3 mowas Nov 22, 2014
F2ACurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BSep 22, 2015Sep 22, 2015Mar 15, 2000+0.5 mowas Mar 1, 2000Oct 22, 2011Sep 22, 2015
F3Nov 22, 2008+0.5 mowas Nov 8, 2008Nov 22, 2008+0.5 mowas Nov 8, 2008May 15, 1997+0.8 mowas Apr 22, 1997Jun 8, 2002Nov 22, 2008+0.5 mowas Nov 8, 2008
F4Sep 15, 2005+0.5 mowas Sep 1, 2005Mar 22, 2007+0.7 mowas Mar 1, 2007Feb 8, 1999+0.6 mowas Jan 22, 1999Aug 22, 2002+0.5 mowas Aug 8, 2002Mar 22, 2007+0.7 mowas Mar 1, 2007

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1May 15, 2016May 15, 2016Aug 1, 2000Apr 22, 2015May 15, 2016
F2AJun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021
F2BSep 22, 2016Sep 22, 2016Oct 1, 2000+1.8 mowas Aug 8, 2000Oct 1, 2013Sep 22, 2016
F3Aug 22, 2009Aug 22, 2009Sep 8, 2000Oct 1, 2003Aug 22, 2009
F4Jan 1, 2006+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2005Oct 1, 2007Jun 1, 1999+0.8 mowas May 8, 1999Feb 1, 2004Oct 1, 2007

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the September 2021 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with August 2021, 21 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Jun 1, 2011 to Sep 1, 2011), EB-2 China (Apr 1, 2018 to Jul 1, 2018), EB-3 India (Jul 1, 2013 to Jan 1, 2014), EB-3 Other Workers India (Jul 1, 2013 to Jan 1, 2014), EB-3 Other Workers China (Jan 1, 2010 to Feb 1, 2010), EB-4 Mexico (Feb 1, 2020 to Mar 1, 2020), EB-5 China (Nov 15, 2015 to Nov 22, 2015), F1 India (Nov 22, 2014 to Dec 1, 2014), F1 China (Nov 22, 2014 to Dec 1, 2014), F1 Mexico (Jan 1, 1999 to Jan 15, 1999), F1 Rest of World (Nov 22, 2014 to Dec 1, 2014), F2B Mexico (Mar 1, 2000 to Mar 15, 2000), F3 India (Nov 8, 2008 to Nov 22, 2008), F3 China (Nov 8, 2008 to Nov 22, 2008), F3 Mexico (Apr 22, 1997 to May 15, 1997), F3 Rest of World (Nov 8, 2008 to Nov 22, 2008), F4 India (Sep 1, 2005 to Sep 15, 2005), F4 China (Mar 1, 2007 to Mar 22, 2007), F4 Mexico (Jan 22, 1999 to Feb 8, 1999), F4 Philippines (Aug 8, 2002 to Aug 22, 2002), F4 Rest of World (Mar 1, 2007 to Mar 22, 2007).

Did any category retrogress in September 2021?

No. No final action date moved back compared with August 2021.

Which chart did USCIS designate for September 2021?

For September 2021, 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 2021. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.