Monthly archive · 2018-05

Visa Bulletin May 2018: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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April 2018 → May 2018

What changed in May 2018

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

EB-2 IndiaNo change

Final Action cutoffDec 22, 2008

Dates before Dec 22, 2008 are current.

Dates for Filing: Apr 1, 2009 · +2 months

See history and plot your date →

EB-3 India+3 months

Final Action cutoffMay 1, 2008

Dates before May 1, 2008 are current. Was Feb 1, 2008.

Dates for Filing: Sep 1, 2008 · +5 months

See history and plot your date →

Other Final Action moves

  • EB-4 ReligiousRest of world, China, India, PhilippinesUnavailable → Current
  • EB-4 ReligiousMexicoUnavailable → Oct 22, 2016
  • EB-3 OWIndiaFeb 1, 2008 → May 1, 2008
  • EB-4MexicoAug 8, 2016 → Oct 22, 2016
  • F1MexicoSep 8, 1996 → Nov 15, 1996
  • F3MexicoJul 8, 1995 → Sep 1, 1995
  • F4PhilippinesDec 15, 1994 → Feb 1, 1995
  • F2BPhilippinesNov 1, 2006 → Dec 15, 2006
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  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaApr 8, 2011 → May 15, 2011
  • EB-2ChinaAug 1, 2014 → Sep 1, 2014
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesMay 1, 2016 → Jun 1, 2016
  • F4MexicoDec 8, 1997 → Jan 8, 1998
  • EB-3 OWChinaApr 1, 2007 → May 1, 2007
  • F2BMexicoNov 1, 1996 → Dec 1, 1996
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaJan 8, 2006 → Feb 1, 2006
  • F1PhilippinesJan 1, 2006 → Jan 22, 2006
  • F2AMexicoApr 1, 2016 → Apr 22, 2016
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaSep 15, 2004 → Oct 1, 2004
  • F4IndiaFeb 15, 2004 → Mar 1, 2004
  • F3PhilippinesMar 22, 1995 → Apr 1, 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

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Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Employment · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2018-05.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentJan 1, 2012Jan 1, 2012CurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentSep 1, 2014Dec 22, 2008CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJun 1, 2015May 1, 2008CurrentJan 1, 2017
EB3 Other CurrentMay 1, 2007May 1, 2008CurrentJan 1, 2017
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentOct 22, 2016Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentOct 22, 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: 2018-05.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Apr 8, 2011Apr 8, 2011Apr 8, 2011Nov 15, 1996Jan 22, 2006
F2A Jun 1, 2016Jun 1, 2016Jun 1, 2016Apr 22, 2016Jun 1, 2016
F2B May 15, 2011May 15, 2011May 15, 2011Dec 1, 1996Dec 15, 2006
F3 Feb 1, 2006Feb 1, 2006Feb 1, 2006Sep 1, 1995Apr 1, 1995
F4 Oct 1, 2004Oct 1, 2004Mar 1, 2004Jan 8, 1998Feb 1, 1995

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: 2018-05.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentFeb 1, 2015Apr 1, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJan 1, 2016Sep 1, 2008CurrentJul 1, 2017
EB3 Other CurrentJun 1, 2008Sep 1, 2008CurrentJul 1, 2017
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: 2018-05.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Jan 8, 2012Jan 8, 2012Jan 8, 2012Jul 15, 1998Oct 8, 2007
F2A Sep 22, 2017Sep 22, 2017Sep 22, 2017Sep 22, 2017Sep 22, 2017
F2B Sep 8, 2011Sep 8, 2011Sep 8, 2011May 22, 1997Sep 8, 2007
F3 Sep 8, 2006Sep 8, 2006Sep 8, 2006Sep 22, 1998Jul 22, 1995
F4 Apr 1, 2005Apr 1, 2005Dec 1, 2004May 8, 1998Oct 15, 1995

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

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