March 2021 Visa Bulletin

February 25, 2021

Subsequent to the issuance of the March 2021 Visa Bulletin USCIS has informed prospective applicants of which chart to reference when determining if they are eligible to file an application in March.

Family-Sponsored Applicants: Dates for Filing Chart (Except F2A Category)

In March 2021, most 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 March 2021”).

Dates for Filing for Family-Sponsored Applicants:

Family- Sponsored	All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed	CHINA- mainland born	INDIA	MEXICO	PHILIPPINES
F1	08AUG15	08AUG15	08AUG15	01MAR00	22OCT12
F2A*	C	C	C	C	C
F2B	22MAY16	22MAY16	22MAY16	22DEC99	15APR12
F3	22JUN09	22JUN09	22JUN09	08SEP00	08JAN03
F4	01OCT07	01OCT07	01DEC05	08MAY99	01OCT02

*Note: Even though there is a Date for Filing for F2A petitioners, the Final Action Date chart lists the date as “Current,” and therefore, according to USCIS, F2A applicants may use the Final Action Dates chart for March 2021.

Employment-Based Applicants: Dates for Filing

In March 2021, 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; “C” means that the category is current. “U” means unauthorized; for example, numbers are not authorized for issuance. 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 Applicants:

Employment- based	All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed	CHINA- mainland born	EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS	INDIA	MEXICO	PHILIPPINES	Vietnam
1st	C	01AUG20	C	01AUG20	C	C	C
2nd	C	15JUL16	C	15JAN10	C	C	C
3rd	C	08FEB18	C	01JUL10	C	C	C
Other Workers	C	01MAY09	C	01JUL10	C	C	C
4th	C	C	01JUN18	C	01JAN19	C	C
Certain Religious Workers	C	C	01JUN18	C	01JAN19	C	C
5th Non-Regional Center (C5 and T5)	C	15AUG15	C	C	C	C	22OCT17
5th Regional Center (I5 and R5)	C	15AUG15	C	C	C	C	22OCT17

 

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TAGS: March 2021, Visa Bulletin