Monthly archive · 2017-03

Visa Bulletin March 2017: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

An American flag inside an airport terminal.
American flag at an airport · source · Unsplash License

February 2017 → March 2017

What changed in March 2017

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

EB-2 India+2 months

Final Action cutoffJun 1, 2008

Dates before Jun 1, 2008 are current. Was Apr 15, 2008.

Dates for Filing: Apr 22, 2009 · no change

See history and plot your date →

EB-3 IndiaNo change

Final Action cutoffMar 22, 2005

Dates before Mar 22, 2005 are current.

Dates for Filing: Jul 1, 2005 · no change

See history and plot your date →

Other Final Action moves

  • EB-3ChinaOct 1, 2013 → Mar 15, 2014
  • EB-3PhilippinesOct 15, 2011 → Mar 15, 2012
  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesOct 15, 2011 → Mar 15, 2012
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaFeb 22, 2010 → Jun 1, 2010
  • EB-3 OWChinaDec 1, 2005 → Feb 1, 2006
  • EB-3Rest of world, MexicoOct 1, 2016 → Dec 1, 2016
  • EB-3 OWRest of world, MexicoOct 1, 2016 → Dec 1, 2016
  • F4PhilippinesJun 22, 1993 → Aug 1, 1993
Show 14 more
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaJul 8, 2010 → Aug 15, 2010
  • F4IndiaJun 15, 2003 → Jul 22, 2003
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaMar 22, 2005 → Apr 22, 2005
  • F4ChinaJan 22, 2004 → Feb 22, 2004
  • EB-2ChinaNov 15, 2012 → Dec 15, 2012
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesApr 15, 2015 → May 8, 2015
  • F2BPhilippinesApr 8, 2006 → May 1, 2006
  • F2AMexicoApr 1, 2015 → Apr 22, 2015
  • F1PhilippinesDec 1, 2005 → Dec 15, 2005
  • F2BMexicoNov 8, 1995 → Nov 22, 1995
  • F4Rest of worldFeb 8, 2004 → Feb 22, 2004
  • F4MexicoMay 22, 1997 → Jun 1, 1997
  • F1MexicoMay 8, 1995 → May 15, 1995
  • F3MexicoDec 15, 1994 → Dec 22, 1994

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: 2017-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentDec 15, 2012Jun 1, 2008CurrentCurrent
EB3 Dec 1, 2016Mar 15, 2014Mar 22, 2005Dec 1, 2016Mar 15, 2012
EB3 Other Dec 1, 2016Feb 1, 2006Mar 22, 2005Dec 1, 2016Mar 15, 2012
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: 2017-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Jun 1, 2010Jun 1, 2010Jun 1, 2010May 15, 1995Dec 15, 2005
F2A May 8, 2015May 8, 2015May 8, 2015Apr 22, 2015May 8, 2015
F2B Aug 15, 2010Aug 15, 2010Aug 15, 2010Nov 22, 1995May 1, 2006
F3 Apr 22, 2005Apr 22, 2005Apr 22, 2005Dec 22, 1994Sep 8, 1994
F4 Feb 22, 2004Feb 22, 2004Jul 22, 2003Jun 1, 1997Aug 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: 2017-03.
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: 2017-03.
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.