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Monthly archive · 2016-04

Visa Bulletin April 2016: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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March 2016 → April 2016

What changed in April 2016

36 Final Action dates moved forward. Everything else held still.

EB-2 India+1 month

Final Action cutoffNov 8, 2008

Dates before Nov 8, 2008 are current. Was Oct 15, 2008.

Dates for Filing: Jul 1, 2009 · no change

See history and plot your date →

EB-3 India+1 month

Final Action cutoffAug 8, 2004

Dates before Aug 8, 2004 are current. Was Jul 15, 2004.

Dates for Filing: Jul 1, 2005 · no change

See history and plot your date →

Other Final Action moves

  • F1PhilippinesApr 1, 2004 → Jul 1, 2004
  • EB-3ChinaJun 1, 2013 → Aug 15, 2013
  • EB-3PhilippinesMar 15, 2008 → May 1, 2008
  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesMar 15, 2008 → May 1, 2008
  • EB-3Rest of world, MexicoJan 1, 2016 → Feb 15, 2016
  • EB-3 OWRest of world, MexicoJan 1, 2016 → Feb 15, 2016
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaAug 8, 2008 → Sep 22, 2008
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaOct 15, 2004 → Nov 22, 2004
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  • F2AMexicoJun 15, 2014 → Jul 22, 2014
  • EB-2ChinaAug 1, 2012 → Sep 1, 2012
  • F2BPhilippinesMar 1, 2005 → Apr 1, 2005
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesSep 22, 2014 → Oct 22, 2014
  • EB-3 OWChinaFeb 1, 2007 → Mar 1, 2007
  • EB-3 OWIndiaJul 15, 2004 → Aug 8, 2004
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaMay 22, 2009 → Jun 15, 2009
  • F4Rest of world, China, IndiaJul 1, 2003 → Jul 22, 2003
  • F4PhilippinesAug 15, 1992 → Sep 1, 1992
  • F3MexicoSep 15, 1994 → Oct 1, 1994
  • F1MexicoJan 8, 1995 → Jan 22, 1995
  • F3PhilippinesDec 8, 1993 → Dec 22, 1993
  • F4MexicoApr 1, 1997 → Apr 8, 1997

Which chart? USCIS uses final action for employment and filing for family this month. Confirm at USCIS.

Final Action Dates

Final Action Dates

Employment · Final Action Dates

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Employment · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2016-04.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentSep 1, 2012Nov 8, 2008CurrentCurrent
EB3 Feb 15, 2016Aug 15, 2013Aug 8, 2004Feb 15, 2016May 1, 2008
EB3 Other Feb 15, 2016Mar 1, 2007Aug 8, 2004Feb 15, 2016May 1, 2008
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
EB5 Rural Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
EB5 High U. Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
EB5 Infra. Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Final Action Dates

Family · Final Action Dates

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2016-04.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Sep 22, 2008Sep 22, 2008Sep 22, 2008Jan 22, 1995Jul 1, 2004
F2A Oct 22, 2014Oct 22, 2014Oct 22, 2014Jul 22, 2014Oct 22, 2014
F2B Jun 15, 2009Jun 15, 2009Jun 15, 2009Sep 8, 1995Apr 1, 2005
F3 Nov 22, 2004Nov 22, 2004Nov 22, 2004Oct 1, 1994Dec 22, 1993
F4 Jul 22, 2003Jul 22, 2003Jul 22, 2003Apr 8, 1997Sep 1, 1992

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Dates for Filing
Dates for Filing

Employment · Dates for Filing

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Employment · Dates for Filing. Latest month: 2016-04.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentJun 1, 2013Jul 1, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentMay 1, 2015Jul 1, 2005CurrentJan 1, 2010
EB3 Other CurrentAug 1, 2007Jul 1, 2005CurrentJan 1, 2010
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
EB5 Rural Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
EB5 High U. Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
EB5 Infra. Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Dates for Filing

Family · Dates for Filing

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Dates for Filing. Latest month: 2016-04.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Oct 1, 2009Oct 1, 2009Oct 1, 2009Apr 1, 1995Sep 1, 2005
F2A Jun 15, 2015Jun 15, 2015Jun 15, 2015Jun 15, 2015Jun 15, 2015
F2B Dec 15, 2010Dec 15, 2010Dec 15, 2010Apr 1, 1996May 1, 2005
F3 Aug 1, 2005Aug 1, 2005Aug 1, 2005May 1, 1995Aug 1, 1995
F4 May 1, 2004May 1, 2004May 1, 2004Jun 1, 1998Jan 1, 1993

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Source record: U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin. This is not legal advice.