May 2023 Visa Bulletin

April 14, 2023

Following the DOS’ release of the May 2023 Visa Bulletin, USCIS advised which chart prospective green card applicants should refer to when determining if they are eligible to file an application in May 2023.

Note:  Where “C” is listed, the category is current and applications may be filed regardless of the applicant’s priority date.  Where a date is listed for a category, applications may be filed if the applicant’s priority date is earlier than the listed date.

Family-Sponsored Applicants: Dates for Filing Chart

In May 2023, all family-sponsored applicants should refer to the “Dates for Filing” chart below.

Family- Sponsored	All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed	CHINA- mainland born	INDIA	MEXICO	PHILIPPINES
F1	01JAN17	01JAN17	01JAN17	01DEC02	22APR15
F2A	C	C	C	C	C
F2B	01JAN17	01JAN17	01JAN17	01JAN02	01OCT13
F3	08FEB10	08FEB10	08FEB10	15JUN01	08NOV03
F4	01FEB08	01FEB08	22FEB06	01APR01	22APR04

 

Employment-Based Applicants: Final Action Dates Chart

In May 2023, all employment-based applicants should refer to the “Final Action Dates” chart below.

Employment- based	All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed	CHINA- mainland born	INDIA	MEXICO	PHILIPPINES
1st	C	01FEB22	01FEB22	C	C
2nd	15FEB22	08JUN19	01JAN11	15FEB22	15FEB22
3rd	01JUN22	01APR19	15JUN12	01JUN22	01JUN22
Other Workers	01JAN20	15APR15	15JUN12	01JAN20	01JAN20
4th	01SEP18	01SEP18	01SEP18	01SEP18	01SEP18
Certain Religious Workers	01SEP18	01SEP18	01SEP18	01SEP18	01SEP18
5th Unreserved (including C5, T5, I5, R5)	C	08SEP15	01JUN18	C	C
5th Set Aside: Rural (20%)	C	C	C	C	C
5th Set Aside: High Unemployment (10%)	C	C	C	C	C
5th Set Aside: Infrastructure (2%)	C	C	C	C	C

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