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Monthly archive · 2016-09

Visa Bulletin September 2016: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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August 2016 → September 2016

What changed in September 2016

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

EB-2 India+3 months

Final Action cutoffFeb 22, 2005

Dates before Feb 22, 2005 are current. Was Nov 15, 2004.

Dates for Filing: Jul 1, 2009 · no change

See history and plot your date →

EB-3 India+3 months

Final Action cutoffFeb 15, 2005

Dates before Feb 15, 2005 are current. Was Nov 8, 2004.

Dates for Filing: Jul 1, 2005 · no change

See history and plot your date →

Other Final Action moves

  • EB-3PhilippinesMay 15, 2009 → Jul 1, 2010
  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesMay 15, 2009 → Jul 1, 2010
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaMay 22, 2009 → Sep 15, 2009
  • F1PhilippinesMar 22, 2005 → Jul 1, 2005
  • EB-3 OWIndiaNov 8, 2004 → Feb 15, 2005
  • F3PhilippinesMar 15, 1994 → Jun 15, 1994
  • F2BPhilippinesSep 15, 2005 → Dec 1, 2005
  • EB-3Rest of world, MexicoMar 15, 2016 → May 1, 2016
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  • EB-3 OWRest of world, MexicoMar 15, 2016 → May 1, 2016
  • F4PhilippinesFeb 1, 1993 → Mar 1, 1993
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaJan 8, 2010 → Feb 1, 2010
  • F3MexicoOct 22, 1994 → Nov 15, 1994
  • F4Rest of worldSep 15, 2003 → Oct 8, 2003
  • F1MexicoMar 8, 1995 → Mar 22, 1995
  • F2BMexicoSep 8, 1995 → Sep 15, 1995
  • F4MexicoApr 15, 1997 → Apr 22, 1997

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: 2016-09.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentJan 1, 2010Jan 1, 2010CurrentCurrent
EB2 Feb 1, 2014Jan 1, 2010Feb 22, 2005Feb 1, 2014Feb 1, 2014
EB3 May 1, 2016Jan 1, 2010Feb 15, 2005May 1, 2016Jul 1, 2010
EB3 Other May 1, 2016Jan 1, 2004Feb 15, 2005May 1, 2016Jul 1, 2010
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: 2016-09.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Sep 15, 2009Sep 15, 2009Sep 15, 2009Mar 22, 1995Jul 1, 2005
F2A Nov 15, 2014Nov 15, 2014Nov 15, 2014Sep 1, 2014Nov 15, 2014
F2B Feb 1, 2010Feb 1, 2010Feb 1, 2010Sep 15, 1995Dec 1, 2005
F3 Dec 1, 2004Dec 1, 2004Dec 1, 2004Nov 15, 1994Jun 15, 1994
F4 Oct 8, 2003Jan 1, 2003Jan 1, 2001Apr 22, 1997Mar 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: 2016-09.
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: 2016-09.
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.