Visa
Unfortunately Unfortunately, the December Visa Bulletin brings almost no movement.
USCIS Adjustment of Status
For employment-based and family-sponsored preference categories, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed it will continue to use the
Dates for Filing chart to determine filing eligibility for adjustment of status to permanent residence in the month of December.Highlights of the December 2024 Visa Bulletin
At a Glance
What can we expect to see in the month of December?
Employment-Based Categories
The Final Action Date for India EB-2 will advance by two weeks to August 1, 2012
- The Final Action Date for India EB-3 will advance by one week to November 8, 2012
- All other employment-based Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing will remain the same in December as the previous month
- Family-Sponsored Categories
All family-sponsored Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing will remain the same in December as the previous month
- For more details, please see our analysis of the December 2024 Visa bulletin below.
Employment-Based Categories
FINAL ACTION DATES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES
According to the Department of State’s December 2024 Visa Bulletin, the following
Final Action cutoff dates will apply for employment-based categories in the month of December.No change from previous month
- , except for EB-2 India and EB-3 IndiaEB-1 Aliens of extraordinary ability, Outstanding Professors and Researchers, and Certain Multinational Managers or Executives
EB-1 India will remain at February 1, 2022
- EB-1 China will remain at November 8, 2022
- EB-1 All other countries will remain current
- EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Exceptional Ability
EB-2 India will advance by two weeks to August 1, 2012
- EB-2 China will remain at March 22, 2020
- EB-2 All other countries will remain at March 15, 2023
- EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers
EB-3 India will advance by one week to November 8, 2012
- EB-3 China will remain at April 1, 2020
- EB-3 All other countries will remain at November 15, 2022
- EB-3 Other Workers
EB-3 India will advance by one week to November 8, 2012
- EB-3 China will remain at January 1, 2017
- EB-3 Philippines will remain at December 1, 2020
- EB-3 All other countries will remain at December 1, 2020
- EB-4 Religious Workers
EB-4 All countries will remain at January 1, 2021
- EB-5 Unreserved Categories (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
India will remain at January 1, 2022
- China will remain at July 15, 2016
- All other countries will remain current
- EB-5 Set-Aside Categories
(Rural, High Unemployment, and Infrastructure) will also remain currentEmployment-
| based All Chargeability |
Areas Except Those Listed CHINA- |
mainland born INDIA |
MEXICO | PHILIPPINES | 1st |
| C | 08NOV22 | 01FEB22 | C | C | 2nd |
| 15MAR23 | 22MAR20 | 01AUG12 | 15MAR23 | 15MAR23 | 3rd |
| 15NOV22 | 01APR20 | 08NOV12 | 15NOV22 | 15NOV22 | Other Workers |
| 01DEC20 | 01JAN17 | 08NOV12 | 01DEC20 | 01DEC20 | 4th |
| 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | Certain Religious Workers |
| 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 5th Unreserved |
| (including C5, T5, I5, R5) C |
15JUL16 | 01JAN22 | 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 | DATES FOR FILING FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES |
According to the Department of State’s December 2024 Visa Bulletin, the
Dates for Filing cutoff dates will apply for adjustment of status applications filed with USCIS in December:No change from previous month
- EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary ability, Outstanding Professors and Researchers, and Certain Multinational Managers or Executives
EB-1 India will remain at April 15, 2022
- EB-1 China will remain at January 1, 2023
- EB-1 All other countries will remain current
- EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Exceptional Ability
EB-2 India will remain at January 1, 2013
- EB-2 China will remain at October 1, 2020
- EB-2 All other countries will remain at August 1, 2023
- EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers
EB-3 India will remain at June 8, 2013
- EB-3 China will remain at November 15, 2020
- EB-3 All other countries will remain at March 1, 2023
- EB-3 Other Workers
EB-3 India will remain at June 8, 2013
- EB-3 China will remain at January 1, 2018
- EB-3 All other countries will remain at May 22, 2021
- EB-4 Religious Workers
EB-4 Religious Workers will remain at February 1, 2021
- EB-5 Unreserved Categories (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
India will remain at April 1, 2022
- China will remain at October 1, 2016
- All other countries will remain current
- EB-5 Set-Aside Categories
(Rural, High Unemployment, and Infrastructure) will also remain currentEmployment-
| based All Chargeability |
Areas Except Those Listed CHINA- |
mainland born INDIA |
MEXICO | PHILIPPINES | 1st |
| C | 01JAN23 | 15APR22 | C | C | 2nd |
| 01AUG23 | 01OCT20 | 01JAN13 | 01AUG23 | 01AUG23 | 3rd |
| 01MAR23 | 15NOV20 | 08JUN13 | 01MAR23 | 01MAR23 | Other Workers |
| 22MAY21 | 01JAN18 | 08JUN13 | 22MAY21 | 22MAY21 | 4th |
| 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | Certain Religious Workers |
| 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 5th Unreserved |
| (including C5, T5, I5, R5) C |
01OCT16 | 01APR22 | 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 | FINAL ACTION DATES FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES |
According to the Department of State’s December 2024 Visa Bulletin, the following
Final Action cutoff dates will apply for family-sponsored categories in the month of December.No change from previous month
- F-1 Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens
F1 Mexico will remain at November 22, 2004
- F1 Philippines will remain at March 1, 2012
- F1 All other countries will remain at October 22, 2015
- F-2A Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents
F2A Mexico will remain at April 15, 2021
- F2A All other countries will remain at January 1, 2022
- F-2B Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents
F2B Mexico will remain at July 1, 2005
- F2B Philippines will remain at October 22, 2011
- F2B All other countries will remain at May 1, 2016
- F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens
F3 Mexico will remain at October 22, 2000
- F3 Philippines will remain at September 8, 2002
- F3 All other countries will remain at April 15, 2010
- F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens
F4 Mexico will remain at March 1, 2001
- F4 Philippines will remain at February 1, 2004
- F4 India will remain at March 8, 2006
- F4 All other countries will remain at August 1, 2007
- Family-
| Sponsored All Chargeability |
Areas Except Those Listed CHINA-mainland |
born INDIA |
MEXICO | PHILIPPINES | F1 |
| 22OCT15 | 22OCT15 | 22OCT15 | 22NOV04 | 01MAR12 | F2A |
| 01JAN22 | 01JAN22 | 01JAN22 | 15APR21 | 01JAN22 | F2B |
| 01MAY16 | 01MAY16 | 01MAY16 | 01JUL05 | 22OCT11 | F3 |
| 15APR10 | 15APR10 | 15APR10 | 22OCT00 | 08SEP02 | F4 |
| 01AUG07 | 01AUG07 | 08MAR06 | 01MAR01 | 01FEB04 | DATES FOR FILING FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES |
According to the Department of State’s December 2024 Visa Bulletin
, the Dates for Filing cutoff dates will apply for adjustment of status applications filed with USCIS in the month of December.No change from previous month
- F-1 Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens
F1 Mexico will remain at October 1, 2005
- F1 Philippines will remain at April 22, 2015
- F1 All other countries will remain at September 1, 2017
- F-2A Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents
F2A All countries will remain at July 15, 2024
- F-2B Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents
F2B Mexico will remain at July 1, 2006
- F2B Philippines will remain at October 1, 2013
- F2B All other countries will remain at January 1, 2017
- F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens
F3 Mexico will remain at June 15, 2001
- F3 Philippines will remain at May 8, 2004
- F3 All other countries will remain at April 22, 2012
- F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens
F4 Mexico will remain at April 30, 2001
- F4 Philippines will remain at July 22, 2007
- F4 India will remain at August 1, 2006
- F4 All other countries will remain at March 1, 2008
- Conclusion
For all
employment-based categories, there will be no movement in the Final Action and Dates for Filing charts during the month of December, except for the Final Action Date for EB-2 India which will advance by two weeks to August 1, 2012, and EB-3 India which will advance by one week to November 8, 2012.With respect to the
family-based categories, all Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing will remain the same in December as the previous month.As we do every month, we will keep you updated on the upcoming movement and changes in the Visa Bulletin right here on our blog.
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