Monthly archive · 2018-08

Visa Bulletin August 2018: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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July 2018 → August 2018

What changed in August 2018

27 Final Action dates moved forward and 5 went backward. Everything else held still.

EB-2 IndiaNo change

Final Action cutoffMar 15, 2009

Dates before Mar 15, 2009 are current.

Dates for Filing: May 22, 2009 · no change

See history and plot your date →

EB-3 India+2 months

Final Action cutoffJan 1, 2009

Dates before Jan 1, 2009 are current. Was Nov 1, 2008.

Dates for Filing: May 1, 2009 · no change

See history and plot your date →

Other Final Action moves

  • EB-1Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesCurrent → May 1, 2016
  • EB-4IndiaCurrent → Feb 8, 2016
  • EB-4 ReligiousIndiaCurrent → Feb 8, 2016
  • EB-3ChinaJan 1, 2013 → Jul 1, 2014
  • EB-3PhilippinesJan 1, 2017 → Jun 1, 2017
  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesJan 1, 2017 → Jun 1, 2017
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaAug 15, 2011 → Oct 22, 2011
  • EB-3 OWIndiaNov 1, 2008 → Jan 1, 2009
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  • F1PhilippinesJun 1, 2006 → Aug 1, 2006
  • EB-2ChinaJan 1, 2015 → Mar 1, 2015
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaMay 1, 2006 → Jun 15, 2006
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaNov 15, 2004 → Dec 22, 2004
  • F4PhilippinesMar 22, 1995 → Apr 22, 1995
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesJun 22, 2016 → Jul 22, 2016
  • F2BMexicoMar 8, 1997 → Apr 1, 1997
  • F2AMexicoJun 8, 2016 → Jul 1, 2016
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaApr 22, 2011 → May 8, 2011
  • F3PhilippinesApr 15, 1995 → May 1, 1995
  • F2BPhilippinesFeb 1, 2007 → Feb 15, 2007

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: 2018-08.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 May 1, 2016Jan 1, 2012Jan 1, 2012May 1, 2016May 1, 2016
EB2 CurrentMar 1, 2015Mar 15, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJul 1, 2014Jan 1, 2009CurrentJun 1, 2017
EB3 Other CurrentMay 1, 2007Jan 1, 2009CurrentJun 1, 2017
EB4 CurrentCurrentFeb 8, 2016Feb 8, 2016Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentFeb 8, 2016Feb 8, 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: 2018-08.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 May 8, 2011May 8, 2011May 8, 2011Aug 1, 1997Aug 1, 2006
F2A Jul 22, 2016Jul 22, 2016Jul 22, 2016Jul 1, 2016Jul 22, 2016
F2B Oct 22, 2011Oct 22, 2011Oct 22, 2011Apr 1, 1997Feb 15, 2007
F3 Jun 15, 2006Jun 15, 2006Jun 15, 2006Dec 1, 1995May 1, 1995
F4 Dec 22, 2004Dec 22, 2004Mar 22, 2004Jan 15, 1998Apr 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: 2018-08.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentApr 1, 2015May 22, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJan 1, 2016May 1, 2009CurrentJul 1, 2017
EB3 Other CurrentJun 1, 2008May 1, 2009CurrentJul 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: 2018-08.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Mar 8, 2012Mar 8, 2012Mar 8, 2012Sep 1, 1998Feb 15, 2008
F2A Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017
F2B Jan 8, 2012Jan 8, 2012Jan 8, 2012Jun 8, 1997Dec 15, 2007
F3 Sep 22, 2006Sep 22, 2006Sep 22, 2006Oct 8, 1998Aug 1, 1995
F4 May 1, 2005May 1, 2005Jan 1, 2005Jun 1, 1998Dec 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.