Monthly archive · 2019-02

Visa Bulletin February 2019: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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January 2019 → February 2019

What changed in February 2019

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

EB-1 India+2 months

Final Action cutoffFeb 8, 2017

Dates before Feb 8, 2017 are current. Was Dec 15, 2016.

Dates for Filing: Oct 1, 2017 · no change

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EB-2 India+5 days

Final Action cutoffApr 6, 2009

Dates before Apr 6, 2009 are current. Was Apr 1, 2009.

Dates for Filing: May 22, 2009 · no change

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EB-3 India+1 month

Final Action cutoffApr 22, 2009

Dates before Apr 22, 2009 are current. Was Mar 1, 2009.

Dates for Filing: Apr 1, 2010 · no change

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Other Final Action moves

  • EB-4MexicoApr 15, 2017 → Sep 1, 2017
  • EB-1Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesOct 1, 2017 → Dec 1, 2017
  • EB-2ChinaAug 1, 2015 → Oct 1, 2015
  • EB-1ChinaDec 15, 2016 → Feb 8, 2017
  • EB-3 OWIndiaMar 1, 2009 → Apr 22, 2009
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaMar 15, 2012 → May 1, 2012
  • F2BMexicoJun 8, 1997 → Jul 22, 1997
  • EB-3PhilippinesJun 22, 2017 → Aug 1, 2017
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  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesJun 22, 2017 → Aug 1, 2017
  • EB-3 OWChinaJul 1, 2007 → Aug 1, 2007
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaAug 22, 2011 → Sep 22, 2011
  • F2AMexicoOct 15, 2016 → Nov 15, 2016
  • F3PhilippinesJul 22, 1995 → Aug 22, 1995
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaMay 22, 2005 → Jun 22, 2005
  • F4PhilippinesSep 1, 1995 → Oct 1, 1995
  • EB-3ChinaJun 8, 2015 → Jul 1, 2015
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesNov 8, 2016 → Dec 1, 2016
  • F1PhilippinesMar 1, 2007 → Mar 15, 2007
  • F2BPhilippinesJun 22, 2007 → Jul 1, 2007
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaAug 15, 2006 → Aug 22, 2006
  • F4IndiaJun 15, 2004 → Jun 22, 2004

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: 2019-02.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 Dec 1, 2017Feb 8, 2017Feb 8, 2017Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017
EB2 CurrentOct 1, 2015Apr 6, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJul 1, 2015Apr 22, 2009CurrentAug 1, 2017
EB3 Other CurrentAug 1, 2007Apr 22, 2009CurrentAug 1, 2017
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentSep 1, 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

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2019-02.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Sep 22, 2011Sep 22, 2011Sep 22, 2011Aug 1, 1997Mar 15, 2007
F2A Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016Nov 15, 2016Dec 1, 2016
F2B May 1, 2012May 1, 2012May 1, 2012Jul 22, 1997Jul 1, 2007
F3 Aug 22, 2006Aug 22, 2006Aug 22, 2006Dec 22, 1995Aug 22, 1995
F4 Jun 22, 2005Jun 22, 2005Jun 22, 2004Feb 8, 1998Oct 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: 2019-02.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 Jun 1, 2018Oct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2017Jun 1, 2018Jun 1, 2018
EB2 CurrentNov 1, 2015May 22, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJan 1, 2016Apr 1, 2010CurrentOct 1, 2017
EB3 Other CurrentJun 1, 2008Apr 1, 2010CurrentOct 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: 2019-02.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Apr 8, 2012Apr 8, 2012Apr 8, 2012Sep 22, 1999Mar 15, 2008
F2A Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017
F2B Jun 22, 2014Jun 22, 2014Jun 22, 2014Oct 8, 1997Jan 15, 2008
F3 Feb 1, 2007Feb 1, 2007Feb 1, 2007Jun 8, 2000Aug 1, 1997
F4 Jun 15, 2006Jun 15, 2006Feb 1, 2005Nov 1, 1998Dec 8, 1997

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

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