The following priority dates determine whether an applicant may file for permanent residency during the month of May 2017.

Category Country of Chargeability Priority Date Comment
EB-1 Worldwide Current Unchanged
EB-1 China Current Unchanged
EB-1 India Current Unchanged
EB-1 Mexico Current Unchanged
EB-1 Philippines Current Unchanged
EB-2 Worldwide Current Unchanged
EB-2 China February 8, 2013 Advanced 3 weeks
EB-2 India June 22, 2008 Unchanged
EB-2 Mexico Current Unchanged
EB-2 Philippines Current Unchanged
EB-3 Worldwide March 15, 2017 Advanced 1 month
EB-3 China October 1, 2014 Advanced 6 weeks
EB-3 India March 25, 2005 Advanced 1 day
EB-3 Mexico March 15, 2017 Advanced 1 month
EB-3 Philippines January 1, 2013 Advanced 3.5 months