Monthly archive · 2017-10

Visa Bulletin October 2017: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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September 2017 → October 2017

What changed in October 2017

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

EB-2 India+1 month

Final Action cutoffSep 15, 2008

Dates before Sep 15, 2008 are current. Was Aug 22, 2008.

Dates for Filing: Feb 8, 2009 · +1 week

See history and plot your date →

EB-3 IndiaNo change

Final Action cutoffOct 15, 2006

Dates before Oct 15, 2006 are current.

Dates for Filing: Jan 1, 2008 · +12 months

See history and plot your date →

Other Final Action moves

  • EB-1ChinaJan 1, 2012 → Current
  • EB-2Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesJan 1, 2016 → Current
  • EB-4IndiaOct 22, 2015 → Current
  • EB-4 ReligiousIndiaOct 22, 2015 → Current
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaJan 1, 2002 → May 8, 2004
  • EB-3ChinaJan 1, 2012 → Jan 1, 2014
  • EB-3 OWChinaJan 1, 2004 → Jan 1, 2006
  • F4IndiaJan 1, 2002 → Oct 1, 2003
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  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaMay 1, 2010 → Dec 22, 2010
  • EB-4MexicoOct 22, 2015 → Mar 1, 2016
  • EB-4 ReligiousMexicoOct 22, 2015 → Mar 1, 2016
  • EB-3PhilippinesNov 1, 2015 → Dec 1, 2015
  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesNov 1, 2015 → Dec 1, 2015
  • F1MexicoFeb 1, 1996 → Mar 1, 1996
  • F2AMexicoSep 22, 2015 → Oct 15, 2015
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesOct 1, 2015 → Oct 22, 2015
  • F4MexicoSep 15, 1997 → Oct 1, 1997
  • F2BMexicoJul 1, 1996 → Jul 15, 1996
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaJul 8, 2005 → Jul 22, 2005
  • F3MexicoApr 8, 1995 → Apr 22, 1995
  • EB-2ChinaMay 15, 2013 → May 22, 2013
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaNov 1, 2010 → Nov 8, 2010
  • F3PhilippinesFeb 15, 1995 → Feb 22, 1995

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: 2017-10.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentMay 22, 2013Sep 15, 2008CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJan 1, 2014Oct 15, 2006CurrentDec 1, 2015
EB3 Other CurrentJan 1, 2006Oct 15, 2006CurrentDec 1, 2015
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentMar 1, 2016Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentMar 1, 2016Current
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: 2017-10.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Dec 22, 2010Dec 22, 2010Dec 22, 2010Mar 1, 1996Jan 1, 2007
F2A Oct 22, 2015Oct 22, 2015Oct 22, 2015Oct 15, 2015Oct 22, 2015
F2B Nov 8, 2010Nov 8, 2010Nov 8, 2010Jul 15, 1996Jan 1, 2007
F3 Jul 22, 2005Jul 22, 2005Jul 22, 2005Apr 22, 1995Feb 22, 1995
F4 May 8, 2004May 8, 2004Oct 1, 2003Oct 1, 1997Jun 1, 1994

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: 2017-10.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentNov 15, 2013Feb 8, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentSep 1, 2015Jan 1, 2008CurrentAug 1, 2016
EB3 Other CurrentJun 1, 2008Jan 1, 2008CurrentAug 1, 2016
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: 2017-10.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Jan 1, 2012Jan 1, 2012Jan 1, 2012Nov 1, 1996Oct 1, 2007
F2A Nov 1, 2016Nov 1, 2016Nov 1, 2016Nov 1, 2016Nov 1, 2016
F2B Sep 1, 2011Sep 1, 2011Sep 1, 2011Jan 1, 1997Sep 1, 2007
F3 Dec 1, 2005Dec 1, 2005Dec 1, 2005Oct 1, 1995Jun 15, 1995
F4 Nov 15, 2004Nov 15, 2004Jun 22, 2004Feb 8, 1998Mar 1, 1995

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

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