The following priority dates determine whether an applicant may file for permanent residency during the month of March 2016.
| Category | Country of Chargeability | Priority Date | Comment |
| EB-1 | Worldwide | Current | Unchanged |
| EB-2 | Worldwide | Current | Unchanged |
| EB-2 | China | August 1, 2012 | Advances 5 months |
| EB-2 | India | October 15, 2008 | Advances 2.5 months |
| EB-2 | Mexico | Current | Unchanged |
| EB-2 | Philippines | Current | Unchanged |
| EB-3 | Worldwide | January 1, 2016 | Advances 3 months |
| EB-3 | China | June 1, 2013 | Advances 8 months |
| EB-3 | India | July 15, 2004 | Advances 1 month |