August 2022 Visa Bulletin

August 5, 2022

USCIS has informed prospective applicants of which chart to reference when determining if they are eligible to file an application in August.

Family-Sponsored Applicants: Dates for Filing Chart

In August 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 August 2022”).

Dates for Filing for Family-Sponsored Adjustment of Status Applications 

Family- Sponsored	All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed	China – mainland born	India	Mexico	Philippines
F1	08AUG16	08AUG16	08AUG16	01DEC01	22APR15
F2A	C	C	C	C	C
F2B	01JAN17	01JAN17	01JAN17	08AUG01	01OCT13
F3	08NOV09	08NOV09	08NOV09	15APR01	08NOV03
F4	15DEC07	15DEC07	22FEB06	15MAR01	22APR04

Employment-Based Applicants: Final Actions Date Chart

In August 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	22APR18	C	15FEB12	C	C
Other Workers	08MAY19	01JUN12	08MAY19	15FEB12	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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