Monthly archive · 2016-08

Visa Bulletin August 2016: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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July 2016 → August 2016

What changed in August 2016

20 Final Action dates moved forward and 7 went backward. Everything else held still.

EB-1 IndiaRetrogressed

Final Action cutoffJan 1, 2010

Dates before Jan 1, 2010 are current. Was current for all.

Dates for Filing: Current · no change

See history and plot your date →

EB-2 India+2 weeks

Final Action cutoffNov 15, 2004

Dates before Nov 15, 2004 are current. Was Nov 1, 2004.

Dates for Filing: Jul 1, 2009 · no change

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EB-3 India+1 month

Final Action cutoffNov 8, 2004

Dates before Nov 8, 2004 are current. Was Oct 22, 2004.

Dates for Filing: Jul 1, 2005 · no change

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Other Final Action moves

  • EB-1ChinaCurrent → Jan 1, 2010
  • EB-2Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesCurrent → Feb 1, 2014
  • EB-4IndiaCurrent → Jan 1, 2010
  • EB-4 ReligiousIndiaCurrent → Jan 1, 2010
  • EB-3PhilippinesFeb 15, 2009 → May 15, 2009
  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesFeb 15, 2009 → May 15, 2009
  • F2BPhilippinesJul 1, 2005 → Sep 15, 2005
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaMar 22, 2009 → May 22, 2009
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  • F1PhilippinesFeb 1, 2005 → Mar 22, 2005
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaDec 8, 2009 → Jan 8, 2010
  • F4PhilippinesJan 1, 1993 → Feb 1, 1993
  • EB-3 OWIndiaOct 22, 2004 → Nov 8, 2004
  • EB-3Rest of world, MexicoMar 1, 2016 → Mar 15, 2016
  • EB-3 OWRest of world, MexicoMar 1, 2016 → Mar 15, 2016
  • F3PhilippinesMar 1, 1994 → Mar 15, 1994
  • F4Rest of worldSep 8, 2003 → Sep 15, 2003

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

Final Action Dates

Final Action Dates

Employment · Final Action Dates

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Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Employment · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2016-08.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentJan 1, 2010Jan 1, 2010CurrentCurrent
EB2 Feb 1, 2014Jan 1, 2010Nov 15, 2004Feb 1, 2014Feb 1, 2014
EB3 Mar 15, 2016Jan 1, 2010Nov 8, 2004Mar 15, 2016May 15, 2009
EB3 Other Mar 15, 2016Jan 1, 2004Nov 8, 2004Mar 15, 2016May 15, 2009
EB4 CurrentCurrentJan 1, 2010Jan 1, 2010Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentJan 1, 2010Jan 1, 2010Current
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: 2016-08.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 May 22, 2009May 22, 2009May 22, 2009Mar 8, 1995Mar 22, 2005
F2A Nov 15, 2014Nov 15, 2014Nov 15, 2014Sep 1, 2014Nov 15, 2014
F2B Jan 8, 2010Jan 8, 2010Jan 8, 2010Sep 8, 1995Sep 15, 2005
F3 Dec 1, 2004Dec 1, 2004Dec 1, 2004Oct 22, 1994Mar 15, 1994
F4 Sep 15, 2003Jan 1, 2003Jan 1, 2001Apr 15, 1997Feb 1, 1993

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: 2016-08.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentJun 1, 2013Jul 1, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentMay 1, 2015Jul 1, 2005CurrentJan 1, 2013
EB3 Other CurrentAug 1, 2009Jul 1, 2005CurrentJan 1, 2013
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: 2016-08.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Jan 1, 2010Jan 1, 2010Jan 1, 2010Apr 1, 1995Dec 22, 2005
F2A Nov 22, 2015Nov 22, 2015Nov 22, 2015Nov 22, 2015Nov 22, 2015
F2B Feb 8, 2011Feb 8, 2011Feb 8, 2011May 22, 1996Feb 1, 2006
F3 Aug 22, 2005Aug 22, 2005Aug 22, 2005May 1, 1995Aug 1, 1995
F4 Jun 15, 2004Jun 15, 2004May 1, 2004Jun 1, 1998Jul 15, 1993

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

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