July 2022 Visa Bulletin

June 20, 2022

Subsequent to the issuance of the July 2022 Visa Bulletin USCIS has informed prospective applicants of which chart to reference when determining if they are eligible to file an application in June.

Family-Sponsored Applicants: Dates for Filing Chart

In July 2022, all family sponsored applicants should refer to the “Dates for Filing” chart in the Department of State Visa Bulletin (below). 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 is earlier than the listed date may file their application (Department of State, “Visa Bulletin for July 2022”).

Family- Sponsored All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed China – mainland born India Mexico Philippines
F1 01JULY16 01JULY16 01JULY16 01DEC01 22APR15
F2A C C C C C
F2B 01OCT16 01OCT16 01OCT16 08AUG01 01OCT13
F3 01OCT09 01OCT09 01OCT09 15APR01 08NOV03
F4 08NOV07 08NOV07 22FEB06 15MAR01 22APR04

 

Employment-Based Applicants: Final Actions Date Chart

In July 2022, employment-based applicants should reference the “Final Action Dates” chart below. The listing of a date for any category indicates that the class is oversubscribed while “C” means that the category is current. Employment-based applicants may submit their applications if their category is listed as current or if they have a priority date earlier than the date listed for their category.

Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications
Employment- Based All Chargeability
Areas Except
Those Listed
CHINA-
mainland
born
El SALVADOR
GUATEMALA
HONDURAS
INDIA MEXICO PHILIPPINES
1st C C C C C C
2nd C 01APR19 C 01DEC14 C C
3rd C 22MAR18 C 15JAN12 C C
Other Workers 08MAY19 01JUN12 08MAY19 15JAN12 08MAY19 08MAY19
4th C C 08NOV17 C 01APR20 C
 

Certain Religious Workers

C C 08NOV17 C 01APR20 C
 

5th Unreserved

(C5, T5, I5, R5, and all others)

C 22NOV15 C C C C
 

5th Set Aside

(Rural – 20%)

C C C C C C
 

5th Set Aside

(High Unemployment – 10%)

C C C C C C
 

5th Set Aside

(Infrastructure – 2%)

C C C C C C

 


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