Monthly archive · 2018-03

Visa Bulletin March 2018: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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February 2018 → March 2018

What changed in March 2018

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

EB-2 India+1 week

Final Action cutoffDec 15, 2008

Dates before Dec 15, 2008 are current. Was Dec 8, 2008.

Dates for Filing: Feb 8, 2009 · no change

See history and plot your date →

EB-3 India+1 month

Final Action cutoffJan 1, 2007

Dates before Jan 1, 2007 are current. Was Dec 1, 2006.

Dates for Filing: Jan 1, 2008 · no change

See history and plot your date →

Other Final Action moves

  • EB-4 ReligiousRest of world, China, India, PhilippinesUnavailable → Current
  • EB-4 ReligiousMexicoUnavailable → Jul 1, 2016
  • F1PhilippinesAug 1, 2005 → Oct 15, 2005
  • EB-2ChinaOct 1, 2013 → Dec 8, 2013
  • EB-3ChinaSep 15, 2014 → Nov 15, 2014
  • EB-3PhilippinesMar 1, 2016 → May 1, 2016
  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesMar 1, 2016 → May 1, 2016
  • F4PhilippinesOct 1, 1994 → Nov 22, 1994
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  • F2BPhilippinesJul 22, 2006 → Sep 8, 2006
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaJan 15, 2011 → Mar 1, 2011
  • F2BMexicoSep 8, 1996 → Oct 15, 1996
  • EB-3 OWIndiaDec 1, 2006 → Jan 1, 2007
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaJul 22, 2004 → Aug 22, 2004
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaNov 15, 2005 → Dec 15, 2005
  • F2AMexicoFeb 1, 2016 → Mar 1, 2016
  • EB-3 OWChinaFeb 1, 2007 → Mar 1, 2007
  • F4IndiaJan 8, 2004 → Feb 1, 2004
  • F1MexicoJul 1, 1996 → Jul 22, 1996
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesMar 1, 2016 → Mar 22, 2016
  • EB-4MexicoJun 22, 2016 → Jul 1, 2016
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaMar 15, 2011 → Mar 22, 2011
  • F3PhilippinesMar 15, 1995 → Mar 22, 1995
  • F4MexicoNov 8, 1997 → Nov 15, 1997

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: 2018-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentDec 8, 2013Dec 15, 2008CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentNov 15, 2014Jan 1, 2007CurrentMay 1, 2016
EB3 Other CurrentMar 1, 2007Jan 1, 2007CurrentMay 1, 2016
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentJul 1, 2016Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentJul 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: 2018-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Mar 22, 2011Mar 22, 2011Mar 22, 2011Jul 22, 1996Oct 15, 2005
F2A Mar 22, 2016Mar 22, 2016Mar 22, 2016Mar 1, 2016Mar 22, 2016
F2B Mar 1, 2011Mar 1, 2011Mar 1, 2011Oct 15, 1996Sep 8, 2006
F3 Dec 15, 2005Dec 15, 2005Dec 15, 2005Jun 22, 1995Mar 22, 1995
F4 Aug 22, 2004Aug 22, 2004Feb 1, 2004Nov 15, 1997Nov 22, 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: 2018-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentFeb 1, 2015Feb 8, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJan 1, 2016Jan 1, 2008CurrentOct 1, 2016
EB3 Other CurrentJun 1, 2008Jan 1, 2008CurrentOct 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: 2018-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Jan 1, 2012Jan 1, 2012Jan 1, 2012Sep 8, 1997Oct 1, 2007
F2A May 1, 2017May 1, 2017May 1, 2017May 1, 2017May 1, 2017
F2B Sep 1, 2011Sep 1, 2011Sep 1, 2011Jan 1, 1997Sep 1, 2007
F3 Dec 1, 2005Dec 1, 2005Dec 1, 2005Apr 1, 1997Jun 15, 1995
F4 Jan 22, 2005Jan 22, 2005Jun 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.