June 6th, 2024 at 04:27 am

June 2024 Visa Bulletin for Family-Based Green Cards: F1, F2A, F2B, F3, and F4 Visas

The June 2024 Visa Bulletin lists the immigrant visa categories that are available for family-based green card holders. Understanding the material provided is crucial for anyone submitting an adjustment of status application within the United States, as it affects the acquisition of permanent residency.

Understanding the Visa Bulletin Charts

There are two main charts in the Visa bulletin:

• The dates of final action specify when an immigrant visa can be granted.
• The National Visa Center accepts applications from applicants on the dates listed for filing.

To determine which chart to utilize for June 2024, applicants for adjustment of status must adhere to USCIS requirements. The dates for the filing chart must be used for all family-sponsored preference categories, according to the USCIS mandate.

Family-sponsored Preference Categories

There are various types of family-sponsored visas;

• F1: unmarried Sons and Daughters of US citizens
• F2a: spouses and children of permanent residents
• F2b: unmarried sons and daughters (21 years and older) of permanent residents
• F3: Married Sons and Daughters of US citizens
• F4: brothers and sisters of adult US citizens

Priority Dates for June 2024

The earliest that a visa application can be processed is indicated by the priority dates. The priority dates for June 2024 for each family-sponsored category are listed below.

F1 Visa

• Worldwide, excluding China, India, Mexico, and the Philippines: September 1, 2017
• China: September 1, 2017
• India: September 1, 2017
• Mexico: April 1, 2005
• Philippines: April 22, 2015

F2a Visa

• Worldwide, including China, India, Mexico, and the Philippines: September 1, 2023

F2b Visa

• Worldwide, excluding Mexico and Philippines: January 1, 2017
• China: January 1, 2017
• India: January 1, 2017
• Mexico: November 1, 2004
• Philippines: October 1, 2013

F3 Visa

• Worldwide, excluding Mexico and Philippines: September 1, 2010
• China: September 1, 2010
• India: September 1, 2010
• Mexico: June 15, 2001
• Philippines: November 8, 2003

F4 Visa

• Worldwide, excluding India, Mexico, and the Philippines: March 1, 2008
• China: March 1, 2008
• India: June 15, 2006
• Mexico: April 27, 2001
• Philippines: June 1, 2005

Comparison with Previous Months

To find any shifts or modifications, it is helpful to examine the priority dates from preceding months. For example, comparing June 2024 to May 2024 shows that most categories have not changed.

F1 Visa

• Worldwide: September 1, 2017, no change
• China: September 1, 2017, no change
• India: September 1, 2017, no change
• Mexico: April 1, 2005, no change
• Philippines: April 22, 2015, no change

F2a Visa

• Worldwide: September 1, 2023, no change

F2b Visa

• Worldwide: January 1, 2017, no change
• China: January 1, 2017, no change
• India: January 1, 2017, no change
• Mexico: November 1, 2004, no change
• Philippines: October 1, 2013, no change

F3 Visa

• Worldwide: September 1, 2010, no change
• China: September 1, 2010, no change
• India: September 1, 2010, no change
• Mexico: June 15, 2001, no change
• Philippines: November 8, 2003, no change

F4 Visa

• Worldwide: March 1, 2008, no change
• China: March 1, 2008, no change
• India: June 15, 2006, no change
• Mexico: April 27, 2001, no change
• Philippines: June 1, 2005, no change

Key Takeaways

• Recognizing categories: figuring out the right priority date depends on understanding which family-sponsored category you belong to.
• Following USCIS guidelines as of June 2024: family-sponsored categories need to use of the filing chart dates.
• Observing modifications Check the Visa Bulletin frequently for updates or modifications to priority dates.

Conclusion

There are no notable modifications to the priority dates for family-sponsored green card applications in the June 2024 Visa Bulletin. To prevent delays in their immigration process, applicants should make sure they are using the correct chart following USCIS requirements and keep current on any upcoming modifications.

Navigating the difficulties of getting a family-based green card will be made easier by being aware of the subtleties of the Visa Bulletin and keeping an eye on it.