June 20, 2022
Subsequent to the issuance of the July 2022 Visa Bulletin USCIS has informed prospective applicants of which chart to reference when determining if they are eligible to file an application in June.
Family-Sponsored Applicants: Dates for Filing Chart
In July 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 July 2022”).
Family- Sponsored | All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed | China – mainland born | India | Mexico | Philippines |
F1 | 01JULY16 | 01JULY16 | 01JULY16 | 01DEC01 | 22APR15 |
F2A | C | C | C | C | C |
F2B | 01OCT16 | 01OCT16 | 01OCT16 | 08AUG01 | 01OCT13 |
F3 | 01OCT09 | 01OCT09 | 01OCT09 | 15APR01 | 08NOV03 |
F4 | 08NOV07 | 08NOV07 | 22FEB06 | 15MAR01 | 22APR04 |
Employment-Based Applicants: Final Actions Date Chart
In July 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 | 22MAR18 | C | 15JAN12 | C | C |
Other Workers | 08MAY19 | 01JUN12 | 08MAY19 | 15JAN12 | 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 |
TAGS: USCIS, Visa Bulletin
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