July 2024 Visa Bulletin: EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates
In the July 2024 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates moved backward for 3 of the 20 employment-based series: EB-3 for Mexico, EB-3 for the Philippines, EB-3 for all other countries.
July bulletins have moved at least one series backward in 12 of the 25 years on record. See every month
Final Action Dates
A green card can be approved if your priority date is earlier than the date shown.
| Category | All other countries | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Currentno change | 01 Nov 2022advanced 2 months | 01 Feb 2022advanced 11 months | Currentno change | Currentno change |
| EB-2 | 15 Mar 2023advanced 2 months | 01 Mar 2020advanced 29 days | 15 Jun 2012advanced 2 months | 15 Mar 2023advanced 2 months | 15 Mar 2023advanced 2 months |
| EB-3 | 01 Dec 2021moved back 12 months | 01 Sep 2020no change | 22 Sep 2012advanced 1 month | 01 Dec 2021moved back 12 months | 01 Dec 2021moved back 12 months |
| EB-3 Other Workers | 01 Jan 2021advanced 3 months | 01 Jan 2017no change | 22 Sep 2012advanced 1 month | 01 Jan 2021advanced 3 months | 01 May 2020no change |
“Current” means every priority date qualifies. “Unavailable” means no one in that category and country can get a green card that month.
Dates for Filing
You may file Form I-485 if your priority date is earlier than the date shown, if USCIS uses this chart this month.
| Category | All other countries | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Currentno change | 01 Jan 2023no change | 08 Feb 2022advanced 10 months | Currentno change | Currentno change |
| EB-2 | 22 Mar 2023advanced 1 month | 01 Jun 2020no change | 22 Jun 2012advanced 1 month | 22 Mar 2023advanced 1 month | 22 Mar 2023advanced 1 month |
| EB-3 | 01 Feb 2023no change | 01 Jul 2021no change | 01 Oct 2012advanced 16 days | 01 Feb 2023no change | 01 Jan 2023no change |
| EB-3 Other Workers | 08 Jan 2021advanced 24 days | 01 Jun 2017no change | 01 Oct 2012advanced 16 days | 08 Jan 2021advanced 24 days | 15 May 2020no change |
How often each series has moved backward in July
Final Action Dates in every July bulletin on record. A count from the past, not a forecast.
| Category | All other countries | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | 0 of 25 | 0 of 25 | 1 of 25 | 0 of 25 | 0 of 25 |
| EB-2 | 1 of 25 | 1 of 25 | 1 of 25 | 1 of 25 | 1 of 25 |
| EB-3 | 4 of 25including this one | 4 of 25 | 3 of 25 | 4 of 25including this one | 5 of 25including this one |
| EB-3 Other Workers | 2 of 25 | 3 of 25 | 3 of 25 | 2 of 25 | 3 of 25 |
Source: the official July 2024 Visa Bulletin published by the U.S. Department of State.
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