Family-based categories:

• First (F1): This preference is for unmarried sons and daughters of US citizens (21 years of age and older).

§  The priority dates for China, India, Mexico, Philippines and "Other Countries" remain the same.

• Second:
  • A. (F2A) This preference is for spouses and children (under 21 years of age) of legal permanent residents.
    • The priority dates for China, India, Mexico, Philippines and "Other Countries" have progressed approximately four months.

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  • B. (F2B) This preference is for unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age or older) of legal permanent residents.
    • The priority dates for China, India and "Other Countries" remain the same.
    • There is a slight movement in this category for Mexico.
    • The priority date for Philippines has progressed approximately three months.

• Third (F3): This preference is for married sons and daughters of US citizens.
  • The priority dates for China, India and "Other Countries" have progressed approximately one month.
  • The priority date for Mexico remains the same.
  • There is a slight movement in this category for Philippines.

• Fourth (F4): This preference is for brothers and sisters of adult US citizens.
  • The priority dates for China, India and "Other Countries" have progressed one month.
  • There is slight movement in this category for Mexico.
  • The priority date for Philippines remains the same.

Employment-based categories (EB-1, EB-2 & EB-3):

• EB-1: This preference is reserved for persons of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics; outstanding professors or researchers; and multinational executives and managers.
  • This category remains current for all countries.

• EB-2: This preference is reserved for persons who are members of the professions holding advanced degrees or for persons with exceptional ability in the arts, sciences, or business.
  • This category remains current for Mexico, Philippines and "Other Countries".
  • The priority dates for China and India have progressed approximately one month.

• EB-3: This preference is reserved for professionals, skilled workers, and other workers.
  • There is a slight movement in this category for China.
  • The priority dates for India, Philippines and "Other Countries" have progressed approximately one month.
  • The priority date for Mexico has progressed four months.

• "Other workers".
  • The priority date for China has remains the same.
  • The priority date for India has progressed one month.
  • The priority dates for Mexico, Philippines and “Other Countries” have progressed approximately six months.