Monthly archive · 2019-01

Visa Bulletin January 2019: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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December 2018 → January 2019

What changed in January 2019

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

EB-1 India+3 months

Final Action cutoffDec 15, 2016

Dates before Dec 15, 2016 are current. Was Sep 1, 2016.

Dates for Filing: Oct 1, 2017 · no change

See history and plot your date →

Other Final Action moves

  • EB-1ChinaSep 1, 2016 → Dec 15, 2016
  • EB-4MexicoJan 1, 2017 → Apr 15, 2017
  • EB-1Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesJul 1, 2017 → Oct 1, 2017
  • F4PhilippinesJul 15, 1995 → Sep 1, 1995
  • EB-2ChinaJul 1, 2015 → Aug 1, 2015
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesOct 8, 2016 → Nov 8, 2016
  • EB-3 OWChinaJun 1, 2007 → Jul 1, 2007
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaApr 22, 2005 → May 22, 2005
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  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaFeb 15, 2012 → Mar 15, 2012
  • F2AMexicoSep 22, 2016 → Oct 15, 2016
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaAug 8, 2011 → Aug 22, 2011
  • F1PhilippinesFeb 15, 2007 → Mar 1, 2007
  • F2BPhilippinesJun 8, 2007 → Jun 22, 2007
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaAug 1, 2006 → Aug 15, 2006
  • F3PhilippinesJul 8, 1995 → Jul 22, 1995
  • EB-3PhilippinesJun 15, 2017 → Jun 22, 2017
  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesJun 15, 2017 → Jun 22, 2017
  • F4IndiaJun 8, 2004 → Jun 15, 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: 2019-01.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 Oct 1, 2017Dec 15, 2016Dec 15, 2016Oct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2017
EB2 CurrentAug 1, 2015Apr 1, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJun 8, 2015Mar 1, 2009CurrentJun 22, 2017
EB3 Other CurrentJul 1, 2007Mar 1, 2009CurrentJun 22, 2017
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentApr 15, 2017Current
EB4 Religious UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
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

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Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2019-01.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Aug 22, 2011Aug 22, 2011Aug 22, 2011Aug 1, 1997Mar 1, 2007
F2A Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016Oct 15, 2016Nov 8, 2016
F2B Mar 15, 2012Mar 15, 2012Mar 15, 2012Jun 8, 1997Jun 22, 2007
F3 Aug 15, 2006Aug 15, 2006Aug 15, 2006Dec 22, 1995Jul 22, 1995
F4 May 22, 2005May 22, 2005Jun 15, 2004Feb 8, 1998Sep 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: 2019-01.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 Jun 1, 2018Oct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2017Jun 1, 2018Jun 1, 2018
EB2 CurrentSep 8, 2015May 22, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJan 1, 2016Apr 1, 2010CurrentAug 1, 2017
EB3 Other CurrentJun 1, 2008Apr 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: 2019-01.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Mar 8, 2012Mar 8, 2012Mar 8, 2012Aug 22, 1999Feb 15, 2008
F2A Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017
F2B Mar 22, 2014Mar 22, 2014Mar 22, 2014Sep 8, 1997Dec 15, 2007
F3 Jan 8, 2007Jan 8, 2007Jan 8, 2007May 1, 2000Jun 1, 1997
F4 May 15, 2006May 15, 2006Jan 1, 2005Oct 8, 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.