Monthly archive · 2016-12

Visa Bulletin December 2016: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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November 2016 → December 2016

What changed in December 2016

33 Final Action dates moved forward and 2 went backward. Everything else held still.

EB-2 India+3 months

Final Action cutoffFeb 1, 2008

Dates before Feb 1, 2008 are current. Was Nov 1, 2007.

Dates for Filing: Apr 22, 2009 · no change

See history and plot your date →

EB-3 India+1 week

Final Action cutoffMar 15, 2005

Dates before Mar 15, 2005 are current. Was Mar 8, 2005.

Dates for Filing: Jul 1, 2005 · no change

See history and plot your date →

Other Final Action moves

  • EB-4MexicoCurrent → Jul 15, 2015
  • EB-4 ReligiousMexicoCurrent → Jul 15, 2015
  • EB-3ChinaApr 15, 2013 → Jul 1, 2013
  • EB-2ChinaJul 15, 2012 → Sep 22, 2012
  • EB-3PhilippinesApr 1, 2011 → Jun 1, 2011
  • EB-3 OWChinaSep 1, 2005 → Nov 1, 2005
  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesApr 1, 2011 → Jun 1, 2011
  • F4ChinaAug 1, 2003 → Oct 1, 2003
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  • F4IndiaFeb 15, 2003 → Apr 1, 2003
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaOct 22, 2009 → Dec 1, 2009
  • F2AMexicoJan 8, 2015 → Feb 15, 2015
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesJan 22, 2015 → Feb 22, 2015
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaJan 22, 2005 → Feb 15, 2005
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaApr 15, 2010 → May 8, 2010
  • F4Rest of worldDec 1, 2003 → Dec 22, 2003
  • F1PhilippinesSep 1, 2005 → Sep 15, 2005
  • F2BPhilippinesFeb 15, 2006 → Mar 1, 2006
  • F4PhilippinesMay 8, 1993 → May 22, 1993
  • EB-3 OWIndiaMar 8, 2005 → Mar 15, 2005
  • F1MexicoApr 8, 1995 → Apr 15, 1995
  • F2BMexicoOct 8, 1995 → Oct 15, 1995
  • F3MexicoDec 1, 1994 → Dec 8, 1994
  • F3PhilippinesAug 8, 1994 → Aug 15, 1994
  • F4MexicoMay 8, 1997 → May 15, 1997

Which chart? USCIS uses filing 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: 2016-12.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentSep 22, 2012Feb 1, 2008CurrentCurrent
EB3 Jul 1, 2016Jul 1, 2013Mar 15, 2005Jul 1, 2016Jun 1, 2011
EB3 Other Jul 1, 2016Nov 1, 2005Mar 15, 2005Jul 1, 2016Jun 1, 2011
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentJul 15, 2015Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentJul 15, 2015Current
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: 2016-12.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Dec 1, 2009Dec 1, 2009Dec 1, 2009Apr 15, 1995Sep 15, 2005
F2A Feb 22, 2015Feb 22, 2015Feb 22, 2015Feb 15, 2015Feb 22, 2015
F2B May 8, 2010May 8, 2010May 8, 2010Oct 15, 1995Mar 1, 2006
F3 Feb 15, 2005Feb 15, 2005Feb 15, 2005Dec 8, 1994Aug 15, 1994
F4 Dec 22, 2003Oct 1, 2003Apr 1, 2003May 15, 1997May 22, 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: 2016-12.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentMar 1, 2013Apr 22, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentMay 1, 2014Jul 1, 2005CurrentSep 1, 2013
EB3 Other CurrentAug 1, 2009Jul 1, 2005CurrentSep 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: 2016-12.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Jan 1, 2011Jan 1, 2011Jan 1, 2011Jun 1, 1995May 1, 2006
F2A Nov 22, 2015Nov 22, 2015Nov 22, 2015Nov 22, 2015Nov 22, 2015
F2B Feb 8, 2011Feb 8, 2011Feb 8, 2011Jun 1, 1996Feb 1, 2007
F3 Aug 22, 2005Aug 22, 2005Aug 22, 2005May 1, 1995Jan 1, 1995
F4 Jul 1, 2004Jul 1, 2004May 1, 2004Dec 1, 1997Apr 1, 1994

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

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