September Visa Bulletin Analysis: What You Need to Know
Hello, Immigration Nation!
It’s time to dive into the September Visa Bulletin and see what’s new. Ready? Let’s get started!
Family-Based Visa Categories
F1 Category (Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens):
- All Chargeability Areas, including China and India: October 22, 2015
- Mexico: May 8, 2002
- Philippines: March 1, 2012
F2A Category (Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents):
- All Chargeability Areas, including China and India: November 15, 2021
- Mexico: February 1, 2021
- Philippines: November 15, 2015
F2B Category (Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents):
- All Chargeability Areas, including China and India: May 1, 2016
- Mexico: July 15, 2004
- Philippines: October 22, 2011
We hope for more updates in next month’s bulletin!
F3 Category (Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens):
- All Chargeability Areas, including China and India: April 1, 2010
- Mexico: March 1, 2000
- Philippines: September 8, 2002
F4 Category (Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens):
- All Chargeability Areas and China: August 1, 2007
- India: January 22, 2006
- Mexico: February 8, 2001
- Philippines: February 1, 2004
Family-Based Visa Filing Dates
This section guides you on when to file your adjustment of status or visa applications.
F1 Category:
- All Chargeability Areas, including China and India: September 1, 2017
- Mexico: April 1, 2005
- Philippines: April 22, 2015
F2A Category:
- All Countries: June 15, 2024
F2B Category:
- All Chargeability Areas, including China and India: January 1, 2017
- Mexico: May 1, 2005
- Philippines: October 1, 2013
F3 Category:
- All Chargeability Areas, China, and India: January 1, 2011
- Mexico: June 15, 2001
- Philippines: November 8, 2003
F4 Category:
- All Chargeability Areas and China: March 1, 2008
- India: June 15, 2006
- Mexico: April 30, 2001
- Philippines: April 1, 2006
Employment-Based Visa Categories
EB1 Category (Priority Workers):
- All Chargeability Areas, Mexico, and the Philippines: Current (marked with ‘C’)
- China: November 1, 2022
- India: February 1, 2022
EB2 Category (Members of Professions Holding Advanced Degrees or Persons of Exceptional Ability):
- All Chargeability Areas, Mexico, and the Philippines: March 15, 2023
- China: March 1, 2020
- India: June 15, 2012
EB3 Category (Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers):
- All Chargeability Areas, Mexico, and the Philippines: December 1, 2021
- China: September 1, 2020
- India: October 22, 2012
Other Workers:
- All Chargeability Areas and Mexico: December 1, 2020
- China: January 1, 2017
- Philippines: May 1, 2020
- India: October 22, 2012
EB4 Category (Certain Religious Workers):
- Both Categories: January 1, 2021
EB5 Category:
- China: December 15, 2015
- India: December 1, 2020
Categories with ‘C’ status indicate they are current, which is positive news for applicants in these categories.
Table B: Dates for Filing Employment-Based Visa Applications
EB1:
- All Chargeability Areas, Mexico, and the Philippines: Current (marked with ‘C’)
- China: January 1, 2023
- India: February 8, 2022
EB2:
- All Chargeability Areas, Mexico, and the Philippines: March 22, 2023
- India: July 22, 2012
- China: June 1, 2020
EB3:
- All Chargeability Areas and Mexico: February 1, 2023
- China: July 1, 2021
- Philippines: January 1, 2023
- India: November 1, 2012
Other Workers:
- All Chargeability Areas and Mexico: January 8, 2021
- China: June 1, 2017
- India: November 1, 2012
- Philippines: May 15, 2020
Fourth Category and Certain Religious Workers:
- Date: February 1, 2021
Fifth Category:
- China: January 1, 2017
- India: April 1, 2022
Categories marked as ‘C’ are current, indicating a favorable situation for those applicants.
That’s all for today, Immigration Nation! Let’s hope for positive changes in next month’s bulletin. Share your visa date and waiting time in the comments below. If you have any questions about your visa or immigration process, feel free to contact us. Remember, we’re in this together!
