Visa Bulletin for June 2019

The June 2019 Visa Bulletin was released by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) on May 14, 2019. In addition to the final action dates and dates for filing applications, the bulletin also includes notes about India EB-1 preference visa availability, EB-5 preference visa availability, and more. There is notable movement in the “dates of filing” for the family-based, second preference category for spouses and children of permanent residents (F2A).

USCIS also released the June 2019 Adjustment of Status Filing Charts, which indicates whether to use the Dates for Filing chart or Final Action Dates chart to determine when you may file your adjustment of status application. For family-sponsored filings, you must use the Dates for Filing chart in the Department of State Visa Bulletin for June 2019. For employment-based preference filings, you must use the Final Action Dates chart in the Department of State Visa Bulletin for June 2019.

For green card applicants living abroad, knowing the filing date for your category allows you to begin the process of compiling and submitting all required documents to the National Visa Center. For applicants living in the United States, there are additional benefits. When filing the green card application with USCIS, you can also apply for a work permit and travel permit at the same time. If you intend to work in the United States or travel while waiting for your green card application to be processed, these benefits are critical.

June 2019 Visa Bulletin

 

Adjustment of Status Filing Charts from the Visa Bulletin

Dates for Filing for Family-Sponsored Adjustment of Status Applications:
 Family-
 Sponsored
 All Chargeability
 Areas Except
 Those Listed
CHINA-
mainland
born
INDIA MEXICO PHILIPPINES
F1 08OCT12 08OCT12 08OCT12 15OCT99 22APR08
F2A 08MAR19 08MAR19 08MAR19 08MAR19 08MAR19
F2B 08AUG14 08AUG14 08AUG14 15DEC98 01JUL08
F3 22AUG07 22AUG07 22AUG07 01JUL00 01NOV97
F4 01DEC06 01DEC06 15APR05 01DEC98 01MAR98
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 VIETNAM
1st 22APR18 22FEB17 22APR18 01JAN15 22APR18 22APR18 22APR18
2nd C 01AUG16 C 19APR09 C C C
3rd C 15SEP15 C 01JUL09 C 01NOV18 C
Other Workers C 01SEP07 C 01JUL09 C 01NOV18 C
4th C C 22MAR16 C 01OCT18 C C
Certain Religious Workers C C 22MAR16 C 01OCT18 C C
5th
Non-Regional
Center
(C5 and T5)
C 01OCT14 C C C C 01OCT16
5th
Regional
Center
(I5 and R5)
C 01OCT14 C C C C 01OCT16