Monthly archive · 2018-12

Visa Bulletin December 2018: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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November 2018 → December 2018

What changed in December 2018

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

EB-1 India+3 months

Final Action cutoffSep 1, 2016

Dates before Sep 1, 2016 are current. Was Jun 1, 2016.

Dates for Filing: Oct 1, 2017 · no change

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EB-2 India+1 month

Final Action cutoffApr 1, 2009

Dates before Apr 1, 2009 are current. Was Mar 26, 2009.

Dates for Filing: May 22, 2009 · no change

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EB-3 India+2 months

Final Action cutoffMar 1, 2009

Dates before Mar 1, 2009 are current. Was Jan 1, 2009.

Dates for Filing: Jan 1, 2010 · +3 months

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Other Final Action moves

  • EB-1ChinaJun 1, 2016 → Sep 1, 2016
  • EB-1Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesApr 1, 2017 → Jul 1, 2017
  • EB-3 OWIndiaJan 1, 2009 → Mar 1, 2009
  • EB-2ChinaMay 15, 2015 → Jul 1, 2015
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaJun 22, 2011 → Aug 8, 2011
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaJan 1, 2012 → Feb 15, 2012
  • EB-4MexicoNov 22, 2016 → Jan 1, 2017
  • EB-4 ReligiousMexicoNov 22, 2016 → Jan 1, 2017
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  • EB-3 OWChinaMay 1, 2007 → Jun 1, 2007
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaMar 22, 2005 → Apr 22, 2005
  • F4PhilippinesJun 15, 1995 → Jul 15, 1995
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaJul 8, 2006 → Aug 1, 2006
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesSep 15, 2016 → Oct 8, 2016
  • F2AMexicoSep 1, 2016 → Sep 22, 2016
  • F3PhilippinesJun 22, 1995 → Jul 8, 1995
  • F1PhilippinesFeb 1, 2007 → Feb 15, 2007
  • EB-3ChinaJun 1, 2015 → Jun 8, 2015
  • EB-3PhilippinesJun 8, 2017 → Jun 15, 2017
  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesJun 8, 2017 → Jun 15, 2017
  • F2BPhilippinesJun 1, 2007 → Jun 8, 2007
  • F4IndiaJun 1, 2004 → Jun 8, 2004

Which chart? USCIS uses filing 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: 2018-12.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 Jul 1, 2017Sep 1, 2016Sep 1, 2016Jul 1, 2017Jul 1, 2017
EB2 CurrentJul 1, 2015Apr 1, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJun 8, 2015Mar 1, 2009CurrentJun 15, 2017
EB3 Other CurrentJun 1, 2007Mar 1, 2009CurrentJun 15, 2017
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentJan 1, 2017Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentJan 1, 2017Current
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: 2018-12.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Aug 8, 2011Aug 8, 2011Aug 8, 2011Aug 1, 1997Feb 15, 2007
F2A Oct 8, 2016Oct 8, 2016Oct 8, 2016Sep 22, 2016Oct 8, 2016
F2B Feb 15, 2012Feb 15, 2012Feb 15, 2012Jun 8, 1997Jun 8, 2007
F3 Aug 1, 2006Aug 1, 2006Aug 1, 2006Dec 22, 1995Jul 8, 1995
F4 Apr 22, 2005Apr 22, 2005Jun 8, 2004Feb 8, 1998Jul 15, 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: 2018-12.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 Jun 1, 2018Oct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2017Jun 1, 2018Jun 1, 2018
EB2 CurrentSep 8, 2015May 22, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentDec 1, 2015Jan 1, 2010CurrentAug 1, 2017
EB3 Other CurrentJun 1, 2008Jan 1, 2010CurrentAug 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: 2018-12.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Mar 8, 2012Mar 8, 2012Mar 8, 2012Apr 22, 1999Feb 15, 2008
F2A Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017
F2B Mar 22, 2014Mar 22, 2014Mar 22, 2014Aug 1, 1997Dec 15, 2007
F3 Jan 8, 2007Jan 8, 2007Jan 8, 2007Oct 8, 1999Jun 1, 1997
F4 Feb 1, 2006Feb 1, 2006Jan 1, 2005Sep 15, 1998Apr 22, 1997

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

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