December 2024 Visa Bulletin

The updated Visa Bulletin for December 2024, has been released.  See the full bulletin here. 

Individuals seeking to file applications for adjustment of status with USCIS must use the “Dates of Filing” dates for determining when they can file such applications.

Dates of Filing:

All Chargeability (all countries except those otherwise listed):

• EB-1 remains current.
• EB-2 remains August 1, 2023.
• EB-3 remains  March 1, 2023.
• EB-3 other workers remains May 22, 2021.

China:

• EB-1 remains January 1, 2023.
• EB-2 remains October 1, 2020.
• EB-3 remains November 15, 2020.
• EB-3 other workers remains January 1, 2018.

India:

• EB-1 remains April 15, 2022.
• EB-2 remains January 1, 2013.
• EB-3 remains June 8, 2013.
• EB-3 other workers remains June 8, 2013.

Mexico and Philippines:

• EB-1 remains current.
• EB-2 remains August 1, 2023.
• EB-3 remains March 1, 2023.
• EB-3 other workers remains May 22, 2021.

Final Action Changes:

All Chargeability (all countries except those otherwise listed):

• EB-1 remains current.
• EB-2 remains March 15, 2023.
• EB-3 remains November 15, 2022.
• EB-3 other workers remains December 1, 2020.

China:

• EB-1 remains November 8, 2022.
• EB-2 remains March 22, 2020.
• EB-3 remains April 1, 2020.
• EB-3 other workers remains January 1, 2017.

India:

• EB-1 remains February 1, 2022.
• EB-2 moved forward to August 1, 2012.
• EB-3 moved forward to November 8, 2012.
• EB-3 other workers moved forward to November 8, 2012.

Mexico and Philippines:

• EB-1 remains current.
• EB-2 remains March 15, 2023.
• EB-3 remains November 15, 2022.
• EB-3 other workers remains December 1, 2020.

Each month Meltzer Hellrung will reach out to clients who are eligible to apply for adjustment of status. If you have any questions about eligibility, please reach out to your designated Meltzer Hellrung attorney.