A. APPLICATION FINAL ACTION DATES FOR
EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES
On the chart below, the listing of a date for any class indicates that the class is oversubscribed (see paragraph 1); "C" means current, i.e., numbers are authorized for issuance to all qualified applicants; and "U" means unauthorized, i.e., numbers are not authorized for issuance. (NOTE: Numbers are authorized for issuance only for applicants whose priority date is earlierthan the cut-off date listed below.)
| Employment- Based |
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed |
CHINA - mainland born | INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| 1st | C | C | C | C | C |
| 2nd | C | 01AUG12 | 15OCT08 | C | C |
| 3rd | 01JAN16 | 01JUN13 | 15JUL04 | 01JAN16 | 15MAR08 |
| Other Workers | 01JAN16 | 01FEB07 | 15JUL04 | 01JAN16 | 15MAR08 |
| 4th | C | C | C | C | C |
| Certain Religious Workers | C | C | C | C | C |
|
5th |
C | 22JAN14 | C | C | C |
|
5th |
C | 22JAN14 | C | C |
C
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B. DATES FOR FILING OF EMPLOYMENT-BASED
VISA APPLICATIONS
The chart below reflects dates for filing visa applications within a timeframe justifying immediate action in the application process. Applicants for immigrant visas who have a priority date earlier than the cut-off date in the chart may assemble and submit required documents to the Department of State’s National Visa Center, following receipt of notification from the National Visa Center containing detailed instructions. The cut-off date for an oversubscribed category is the priority date of the first applicant who cannot submit documentation to the National Visa Center for an immigrant visa. If a category is designated “current,” all applicants in the relevant category may file, regardless of priority date.
The “C” listing indicates that the category is current, and that applications may be filed regardless of the applicant’s priority date. The listing of a date for any category indicates that only applicants with a priority date which isearlier than the listed date may file their application.
Visit www.uscis.gov/visabulletininfo for information on whether USCIS has determined that this chart can be used (in lieu of the chart in paragraph 5.A.) this month for filing applications for adjustment of status with USCIS.
| Employment- Based |
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| 1st | C | C | C | C | C |
| 2nd | C | 01JUN13 | 01JUL09 | C | C |
| 3rd | C | 01MAY15 | 01JUL05 | C | 01JAN10 |
| Other Workers | C | 01AUG07 | 01JUL05 | C | 01JAN10 |
| 4th | C | C | C | C | C |
| Certain Religious Workers |
C | C | C | C | C |
| 5th Non-Regional Center (C5 and T5) |
C | 01MAY15 | C | C | C |
| 5th Regional Center (I5 and R5) |
C | 01MAY15 | C | C | C |
