Monthly archive · 2017-06

Visa Bulletin June 2017: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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May 2017 → June 2017

What changed in June 2017

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

EB-1 IndiaRetrogressed

Final Action cutoffJan 1, 2012

Dates before Jan 1, 2012 are current. Was current for all.

Dates for Filing: Current · no change

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EB-2 India+1 month

Final Action cutoffJul 1, 2008

Dates before Jul 1, 2008 are current. Was Jun 22, 2008.

Dates for Filing: Feb 1, 2009 · no change

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EB-3 India+2 months

Final Action cutoffMay 15, 2005

Dates before May 15, 2005 are current. Was Mar 25, 2005.

Dates for Filing: Apr 22, 2006 · no change

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Other Final Action moves

  • EB-1ChinaCurrent → Jan 1, 2012
  • EB-4 ReligiousRest of world, China, India, PhilippinesUnavailable → Current
  • EB-4 ReligiousMexicoUnavailable → Jul 15, 2015
  • EB-3 OWChinaMar 8, 2006 → Jul 15, 2006
  • EB-3PhilippinesJan 1, 2013 → May 1, 2013
  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesJan 1, 2013 → May 1, 2013
  • F1PhilippinesFeb 1, 2006 → Apr 22, 2006
  • F1MexicoJun 15, 1995 → Sep 1, 1995
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  • F2BMexicoFeb 1, 1996 → Apr 8, 1996
  • F2BPhilippinesAug 1, 2006 → Sep 22, 2006
  • EB-3 OWIndiaMar 25, 2005 → May 15, 2005
  • F4PhilippinesOct 15, 1993 → Nov 22, 1993
  • EB-3Rest of world, MexicoMar 15, 2017 → Apr 15, 2017
  • EB-3 OWRest of world, MexicoMar 15, 2017 → Apr 15, 2017
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesJul 15, 2015 → Aug 15, 2015
  • F3MexicoJan 22, 1995 → Feb 22, 1995
  • F2AMexicoJun 22, 2015 → Jul 22, 2015
  • EB-2ChinaFeb 8, 2013 → Mar 1, 2013
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaOct 1, 2010 → Oct 22, 2010
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaJun 15, 2005 → Jul 1, 2005
  • F3PhilippinesSep 22, 1994 → Oct 8, 1994
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaDec 8, 2010 → Dec 22, 2010
  • F4MexicoJul 1, 1997 → Jul 15, 1997
  • F4IndiaSep 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: 2017-06.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentJan 1, 2012Jan 1, 2012CurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentMar 1, 2013Jul 1, 2008CurrentCurrent
EB3 Apr 15, 2017Oct 1, 2014May 15, 2005Apr 15, 2017May 1, 2013
EB3 Other Apr 15, 2017Jul 15, 2006May 15, 2005Apr 15, 2017May 1, 2013
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

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Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2017-06.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Dec 22, 2010Dec 22, 2010Dec 22, 2010Sep 1, 1995Apr 22, 2006
F2A Aug 15, 2015Aug 15, 2015Aug 15, 2015Jul 22, 2015Aug 15, 2015
F2B Oct 22, 2010Oct 22, 2010Oct 22, 2010Apr 8, 1996Sep 22, 2006
F3 Jul 1, 2005Jul 1, 2005Jul 1, 2005Feb 22, 1995Oct 8, 1994
F4 May 8, 2004May 8, 2004Sep 15, 2003Jul 15, 1997Nov 22, 1993

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Dates for Filing

Dates for Filing

Employment · Dates for Filing

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Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Employment · Dates for Filing. Latest month: 2017-06.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentOct 1, 2013Feb 1, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentSep 1, 2015Apr 22, 2006CurrentJul 1, 2014
EB3 Other CurrentJun 1, 2008Apr 22, 2006CurrentJul 1, 2014
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

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Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Dates for Filing. Latest month: 2017-06.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Jul 22, 2011Jul 22, 2011Jul 22, 2011Apr 1, 1996Sep 8, 2007
F2A Apr 8, 2016Apr 8, 2016Apr 8, 2016Apr 8, 2016Apr 8, 2016
F2B Sep 1, 2011Sep 1, 2011Sep 1, 2011Aug 8, 1996Jul 22, 2007
F3 Dec 1, 2005Dec 1, 2005Dec 1, 2005May 1, 1995Feb 1, 1995
F4 Nov 15, 2004Nov 15, 2004Jun 22, 2004Jan 8, 1998Feb 8, 1995

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

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