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May Visa Bulletin 2024: Family-Sponsored Preferences
The May 2024 Visa Bulletin released by the U.S. Department of State reflects minimal movement from the April 2024 Visa Bulletin in terms of Family-Sponsored Preferences. The May Visa Bulletin 2024 Family-Sponsored Preferences has been released by the U.S. Department of State. USCIS will be accepting Filing Action Dates for Family-Sponsored Adjustment of Status Applications.
Dates for Filing for Family-Sponsored Adjustment of Status Applications
| Family- Sponsored | All Chargeability Areas | CHINA- mainland born | INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 01-Sep-17 | 01-Sep-17 | 01-Sep-17 | 01-Apr-05 | 22-Apr-15 |
| F2A | 01-Sep-23 | 01-Sep-23 | 01-Sep-23 | 01-Sep-23 | 01-Sep-23 |
| F2B | 01-Jan-17 | 01-Jan-17 | 01-Jan-17 | 01-Sep-04 | 01-Oct-13 |
| F3 | 01-Jun-10 | 01-Jun-10 | 01-Jun-10 | 15-Jun-01 | 08-Nov-03 |
| F4 | 01-Mar-08 | 01-Mar-08 | 15-Jun-06 | 22-Apr-01 | 01-Jun-05 |
Dates for Filing - April 2024 and May 2024 Visa Bulletin Comparison
F1 - Family-sponsored First Preference Category
| Country/Area | April 2024 | May 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 01-Sep-17 | 01-Sep-17 | No Change |
| China (Mainland) | 01-Sep-17 | 01-Sep-17 | No Change |
| India | 01-Sep-17 | 01-Sep-17 | No Change |
| Mexico | 01-Apr-05 | 01-Apr-05 | No change |
| Philippines | 22-Apr-15 | 22-Apr-15 | No change |
F2A - Family-sponsored Second Preference Category (Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents)
| Country/Area | April 2024 | May 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 01-Sep-23 | 01-Sep-23 | No Change |
| China (Mainland) | 01-Sep-23 | 01-Sep-23 | No Change |
| India | 01-Sep-23 | 01-Sep-23 | No Change |
| Mexico | 01-Sep-23 | 01-Sep-23 | No Change |
| Philippines | 01-Sep-23 | 01-Sep-23 | No Change |
F2B - Family-sponsored Second Preference Category (Unmarried Children 21 or Older of Permanent Residents)
| Country/Area | April 2024 | May 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 01-Jan-17 | 01-Jan-17 | No Change |
| China (Mainland) | 01-Jan-17 | 01-Jan-17 | No Change |
| India | 01-Jan-17 | 01-Jan-17 | No Change |
| Mexico | 01-Aug-04 | 01-Sep-04 | Advanced by 1 month |
| Philippines | 01-Oct-13 | 01-Oct-13 | No change |
F3 - Family-sponsored Third Preference Category (Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens)
| Country/Area | April 2024 | May 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 01-Mar-10 | 01-Jun-10 | Advanced by 3 months |
| China (Mainland) | 01-Mar-10 | 01-Jun-10 | Advanced by 3 months |
| India | 01-Mar-10 | 01-Jun-10 | Advanced by 3 months |
| Mexico | 15-Jun-01 | 15-Jun-01 | No change |
| Philippines | 08-Nov-03 | 08-Nov-03 | No change |
F4 - Family-sponsored Fourth Preference Category (Siblings of Adult U.S. Citizens)
| Country/Area | April 2024 | May 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 01-Mar-08 | 01-Mar-08 | No Change |
| China (Mainland) | 01-Mar-08 | 01-Mar-08 | No Change |
| India | 08-Apr-06 | 15-Jun-06 | Advanced by 2 months, 7 days |
| Mexico | 15-Apr-01 | 22-Apr-01 | Advanced by 7 days |
| Philippines | 22-Apr-04 | 01-Jun-05 | Advanced by 1 year, 1 month and 10 days |
Final Action Dates for Family-Sponsored Adjustment of Status Applications
| Family- Sponsored | All Chargeability Areas | CHINA-mainland born | INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 08-Jul-15 | 08-Jul-15 | 08-Jul-15 | 15-Oct-01 | 01-Mar-12 |
| F2A | 01-Jun-21 | 01-Jun-21 | 01-Jun-21 | 08-Nov-20 | 01-Jun-21 |
| F2B | 01-Apr-16 | 01-Apr-16 | 01-Apr-16 | 01-Mar-04 | 22-Oct-11 |
| F3 | 01-Jan-10 | 01-Jan-10 | 01-Jan-10 | 22-Jul-99 | 01-Aug-02 |
| F4 | 22-Jul-07 | 22-Jul-07 | 15-Jan-06 | 22-Jan-01 | 08-Sep-03 |
Final Action Dates - April 2024 and May 2024 Visa Bulletin Comparison
F1 - Family-sponsored First Preference Category
| Country/Area | April 2024 | May 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 08-Feb-15 | 08-Jul-15 | Advanced by 5 months |
| China (Mainland) | 08-Feb-15 | 08-Jul-15 | Advanced by 5 months |
| India | 08-Feb-15 | 08-Jul-15 | Advanced by 5 months |
| Mexico | 01-May-01 | 15-Oct-01 | Advanced by 5 months and 14 days |
| Philippines | 01-Mar-12 | 01-Mar-12 | No Change |
F2A - Family-sponsored Second Preference Category (Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents)
| Country/Area | April 2024 | May 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 08-Sep-20 | 01-Jun-21 | Advanced by 8 months and 24 days |
| China (Mainland) | 08-Sep-20 | 01-Jun-21 | Advanced by 8 months and 24 days |
| India | 08-Sep-20 | 01-Jun-21 | Advanced by 8 months and 24 days |
| Mexico | 15-Aug-20 | 08-Nov-20 | Advanced by 2 months and 24 days |
| Philippines | 08-Sep-20 | 01-Jun-21 | Advanced by 8 months and 24 days |
F2B - Family-sponsored Second Preference Category (Unmarried Children 21 or Older of Permanent Residents)
| Country/Area | April 2024 | May 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 22-Nov-15 | 01-Apr-16 | Advanced by 4 months and 10 days |
| China (Mainland) | 22-Nov-15 | 01-Apr-16 | Advanced by 4 months and 10 days |
| India | 22-Nov-15 | 01-Apr-16 | Advanced by 4 months and 10 days |
| Mexico | 22-Oct-03 | 01-Mar-04 | Advanced by 4 months and 8 days |
| Philippines | 22-Oct-11 | 22-Oct-11 | No Change |
F3 - Family-sponsored Third Preference Category (Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens)
| Country/Area | April 2024 | May 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 01-Oct-09 | 01-Jan-10 | Advanced by 3 months and 14 days |
| China (Mainland) | 01-Oct-09 | 01-Jan-10 | Advanced by 3 months |
| India | 01-Oct-09 | 01-Jan-10 | Advanced by 3 months |
| Mexico | 08-Sep-98 | 22-Jul-99 | Advanced by 10 months and 14 days |
| Philippines | 08-Jun-02 | 01-Aug-02 | Advanced by 1 month and 24 days |
F4 - Family-sponsored Fourth Preference Category (Siblings of Adult U.S. Citizens)
| Country/Area | April 2024 | May 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 08-Jun-07 | 22-Jul-07 | Advanced by 1 month and 14 days |
| China (Mainland) | 08-Jun-07 | 22-Jul-07 | Advanced by 1 month and 14 days |
| India | 15-Dec-05 | 15-Jan-06 | Advanced by 1 month |
| Mexico | 15-Oct-00 | 22-Jan-01 | Advanced by 3 months and 7 days |
| Philippines | 15-Jun-03 | 08-Sep-03 | Advanced by 2 months and 24 days |
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