Data Reference Only: Visa bulletin movement depends on many complex factors managed by the Department of State. Historical trends and queue analysis should be used as general reference only. Actual movement can vary significantly based on visa demand, processing capacity, and policy changes. This tool is not affiliated with USCIS or the Department of State.
Comparing cutoff dates across all chargeability areas
When USCIS can approve your I-485 and issue your green card
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | Rest of World |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EB-1 Priority Workers (Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professors/Researchers, Multinational Executives) | Oct 15, 2022 -61d | Jun 1, 2023 +61d | Current No Change | Current No Change | Current No Change |
EB-2 Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Ability (includes National Interest Waiver) | Unavailable Retrogressed | Sep 1, 2021 No Change | Current No Change | Current No Change | Current No Change |
EB-3 Professionals Professionals and Skilled Workers | Jan 1, 2014 +17d | Dec 22, 2021 +143d | Aug 1, 2024 +61d | Aug 1, 2023 No Change | Aug 1, 2024 +61d |
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| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | Rest of World |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EB-1 Priority Workers (Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professors/Researchers, Multinational Executives) | Dec 1, 2023 No Change | Dec 1, 2023 No Change | Current No Change | Current No Change | Current No Change |
EB-2 Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Ability (includes National Interest Waiver) | Jan 15, 2015 No Change | Jan 1, 2022 No Change | Current No Change | Current No Change | Current No Change |
EB-3 Professionals Professionals and Skilled Workers | Jan 15, 2015 No Change | Jan 1, 2022 No Change | Current No Change | Jan 1, 2024 No Change | Current No Change |