Monthly archive · 2018-01

Visa Bulletin January 2018: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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December 2017 → January 2018

What changed in January 2018

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

EB-2 India+3 weeks

Final Action cutoffNov 22, 2008

Dates before Nov 22, 2008 are current. Was Nov 1, 2008.

Dates for Filing: Feb 8, 2009 · no change

See history and plot your date →

EB-3 India+1 month

Final Action cutoffNov 1, 2006

Dates before Nov 1, 2006 are current. Was Oct 15, 2006.

Dates for Filing: Jan 1, 2008 · no change

See history and plot your date →

Other Final Action moves

  • EB-3 OWChinaJul 1, 2006 → Dec 22, 2006
  • F2AMexicoNov 15, 2015 → Jan 1, 2016
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaFeb 1, 2011 → Mar 15, 2011
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesDec 22, 2015 → Feb 1, 2016
  • EB-4MexicoApr 22, 2016 → Jun 1, 2016
  • EB-2ChinaJul 1, 2013 → Aug 8, 2013
  • EB-3ChinaMar 8, 2014 → Apr 15, 2014
  • EB-3PhilippinesJan 15, 2016 → Feb 15, 2016
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  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesJan 15, 2016 → Feb 15, 2016
  • F4PhilippinesAug 1, 1994 → Sep 1, 1994
  • F1MexicoApr 1, 1996 → May 1, 1996
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaSep 8, 2005 → Oct 8, 2005
  • F2BMexicoJul 22, 1996 → Aug 15, 1996
  • F3MexicoMay 22, 1995 → Jun 15, 1995
  • F4MexicoOct 8, 1997 → Nov 1, 1997
  • F4IndiaNov 22, 2003 → Dec 15, 2003
  • EB-3 OWIndiaOct 15, 2006 → Nov 1, 2006
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaJun 8, 2004 → Jun 22, 2004
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaNov 22, 2010 → Dec 1, 2010
  • F3PhilippinesMar 8, 1995 → Mar 15, 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: 2018-01.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentAug 8, 2013Nov 22, 2008CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentApr 15, 2014Nov 1, 2006CurrentFeb 15, 2016
EB3 Other CurrentDec 22, 2006Nov 1, 2006CurrentFeb 15, 2016
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentJun 1, 2016Current
EB4 Religious UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
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: 2018-01.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Mar 15, 2011Mar 15, 2011Mar 15, 2011May 1, 1996Jan 1, 2005
F2A Feb 1, 2016Feb 1, 2016Feb 1, 2016Jan 1, 2016Feb 1, 2016
F2B Dec 1, 2010Dec 1, 2010Dec 1, 2010Aug 15, 1996Jul 1, 2006
F3 Oct 8, 2005Oct 8, 2005Oct 8, 2005Jun 15, 1995Mar 15, 1995
F4 Jun 22, 2004Jun 22, 2004Dec 15, 2003Nov 1, 1997Sep 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: 2018-01.
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: 2018-01.
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.