Monthly archive · 2018-06

Visa Bulletin June 2018: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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May 2018 → June 2018

What changed in June 2018

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

EB-2 India+4 days

Final Action cutoffDec 26, 2008

Dates before Dec 26, 2008 are current. Was Dec 22, 2008.

Dates for Filing: Apr 1, 2009 · no change

See history and plot your date →

Other Final Action moves

  • F1MexicoNov 15, 1996 → Jun 1, 1997
  • F2BMexicoDec 1, 1996 → Feb 15, 1997
  • F1PhilippinesJan 22, 2006 → Mar 22, 2006
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaFeb 1, 2006 → Mar 15, 2006
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaMay 15, 2011 → Jun 22, 2011
  • F2BPhilippinesDec 15, 2006 → Jan 15, 2007
  • F3MexicoSep 1, 1995 → Oct 1, 1995
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaOct 1, 2004 → Oct 22, 2004
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  • F4PhilippinesFeb 1, 1995 → Feb 22, 1995
  • F2AMexicoApr 22, 2016 → May 8, 2016
  • F4IndiaMar 1, 2004 → Mar 15, 2004
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesJun 1, 2016 → Jun 8, 2016
  • F3PhilippinesApr 1, 1995 → Apr 8, 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: 2018-06.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentJan 1, 2012Jan 1, 2012CurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentSep 1, 2014Dec 26, 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: 2018-06.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Apr 8, 2011Apr 8, 2011Apr 8, 2011Jun 1, 1997Mar 22, 2006
F2A Jun 8, 2016Jun 8, 2016Jun 8, 2016May 8, 2016Jun 8, 2016
F2B Jun 22, 2011Jun 22, 2011Jun 22, 2011Feb 15, 1997Jan 15, 2007
F3 Mar 15, 2006Mar 15, 2006Mar 15, 2006Oct 1, 1995Apr 8, 1995
F4 Oct 22, 2004Oct 22, 2004Mar 15, 2004Jan 8, 1998Feb 22, 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: 2018-06.
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: 2018-06.
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.