August 14, 2016
For the month of September, USCIS has confirmed that all adjustment applicants (i.e. both employment-based and family-based permanent residence applicants) should consult the “Final Action” priority date charts on the Department of Labor’s Visa Bulletin (see the full charts below). The DOL did not provide any guidance regarding the expected movement of priority dates in October.
Family-Based Applicants
Employment-Based Applicants

Related Links:
“Filing” Chart vs. “Final Action” Chart
Starting November 2015, USCIS To Issue Monthly Decision Between “Filing” and “Final Action” Charts
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