March 23, 2023
Following the DOS’ release of the April 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 April 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 April 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 | 08AUG16 | 08AUG16 | 08AUG16 | 01DEC02 | 22APR15 |
F2A | C | C | C | C | C |
F2B | 01JAN17 | 01JAN17 | 01JAN17 | 01JAN02 | 01OCT13 |
F3 | 08NOV09 | 08NOV09 | 08NOV09 | 15JUN01 | 08NOV03 |
F4 | 15DEC07 | 15DEC07 | 22FEB06 | 01APR01 | 22APR04 |
Employment-Based Applicants: Final Action Dates Chart
In April 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 | 01JUL22 | 08JUN19 | 01JAN11 | 01JUL22 | 01JUL22 |
3rd | C | 01NOV18 | 15JUN12 | C | C |
Other Workers | 01JAN20 | 01OCT14 | 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 | 08JUL15 | 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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