Green card categories and countries
Pick a preference category and country to see its cut-off history, retrogression log, movement statistics and forecast. Cells show the latest Final Action Date.
Employment-based
| Category | Rest of World | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 Priority workers (extraordinary ability, outstanding profess | Current | 1 Jul 2023 | 1 Feb 2023 | Current same as rest of world | Current same as rest of world |
| EB-2 Advanced-degree professionals and persons of exceptional abi | 1 Jan 2025 | 1 Oct 2021 | 1 Nov 2013 | 1 Jan 2025 same as rest of world | 1 Jan 2025 same as rest of world |
| EB-3 Skilled workers, professionals | 15 May 2024 | 8 Jan 2022 | 1 Jan 2014 | 15 May 2024 same as rest of world | 15 Aug 2023 |
Family-sponsored
| Category | Rest of World | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 Unmarried sons and daughters (21+) of U.S. citizens | 22 Jan 2020 | 22 Jan 2020 same as rest of world | 22 Jan 2020 same as rest of world | 8 Sep 2008 | 1 Nov 2013 |
| F2A Spouses and children (under 21) of permanent residents | 22 Sep 2026 | 22 Sep 2026 same as rest of world | 22 Sep 2026 same as rest of world | 22 Mar 2026 | 22 Sep 2026 same as rest of world |
| F2B Unmarried sons and daughters (21+) of permanent residents | 22 Aug 2019 | 22 Aug 2019 same as rest of world | 22 Aug 2019 same as rest of world | 15 May 2010 | 1 Oct 2013 |
| F3 Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens | 22 Oct 2014 | 22 Oct 2014 same as rest of world | 22 Oct 2014 same as rest of world | 1 Jul 2001 | 22 Jul 2006 |
| F4 Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens | 22 Oct 2011 | 22 Oct 2011 | 15 Dec 2006 | 22 Apr 2001 | 15 May 2008 |