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Visa Bulletin for September 2022

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

All priority date cutoffs in the September 2022 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from August 2022: 1 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-5 China (+1.0 months).

USCIS filing chart for September 2022 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)

Source: USCIS, September 2022 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-2Dec 1, 2014Apr 1, 2019CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Feb 15, 2012Apr 22, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersFeb 15, 2012Jun 1, 2012May 8, 2019May 8, 2019May 8, 2019
EB-4CurrentCurrentApr 1, 2020CurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentDec 22, 2015+1.0 mowas Nov 22, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Jan 1, 2015May 1, 2019CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Feb 22, 2012May 22, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersFeb 22, 2012Aug 1, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-4CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentJan 1, 2016+0.3 mowas Dec 22, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Dec 1, 2014Dec 1, 2014Mar 15, 2000Mar 1, 2012Dec 1, 2014
F2ACurrentCurrentApr 22, 2019CurrentCurrent
F2BSep 22, 2015Sep 22, 2015Apr 1, 2001Oct 22, 2011Sep 22, 2015
F3Nov 22, 2008Nov 22, 2008Oct 15, 1997Jun 8, 2002Nov 22, 2008
F4Sep 15, 2005Mar 22, 2007Jun 1, 2000Aug 22, 2002Mar 22, 2007

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Aug 8, 2016Aug 8, 2016Dec 1, 2001Apr 22, 2015Aug 8, 2016
F2ACurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BJan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017Aug 8, 2001Oct 1, 2013Jan 1, 2017
F3Nov 8, 2009Nov 8, 2009Apr 15, 2001Nov 8, 2003Nov 8, 2009
F4Feb 22, 2006Dec 15, 2007Mar 15, 2001Apr 22, 2004Dec 15, 2007

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the September 2022 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with August 2022, 1 final action date moved forward: EB-5 China (Nov 22, 2015 to Dec 22, 2015).

Did any category retrogress in September 2022?

No. No final action date moved back compared with August 2022.

Which chart did USCIS designate for September 2022?

For September 2022, 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 2022. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.