Monthly archive · 2019-03

Visa Bulletin March 2019: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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February 2019 → March 2019

What changed in March 2019

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

EB-1 India+2 weeks

Final Action cutoffFeb 22, 2017

Dates before Feb 22, 2017 are current. Was Feb 8, 2017.

Dates for Filing: Oct 1, 2017 · no change

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EB-2 India+3 days

Final Action cutoffApr 9, 2009

Dates before Apr 9, 2009 are current. Was Apr 6, 2009.

Dates for Filing: May 22, 2009 · no change

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EB-3 India+1 month

Final Action cutoffMay 22, 2009

Dates before May 22, 2009 are current. Was Apr 22, 2009.

Dates for Filing: Apr 1, 2010 · no change

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Other Final Action moves

  • F3PhilippinesAug 22, 1995 → Jan 1, 1996
  • EB-3PhilippinesAug 1, 2017 → Dec 1, 2017
  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesAug 1, 2017 → Dec 1, 2017
  • EB-4MexicoSep 1, 2017 → Jan 1, 2018
  • EB-2ChinaOct 1, 2015 → Jan 1, 2016
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaMay 1, 2012 → Aug 1, 2012
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaJun 22, 2005 → Sep 22, 2005
  • F4PhilippinesOct 1, 1995 → Jan 1, 1996
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  • F2BMexicoJul 22, 1997 → Sep 22, 1997
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesDec 1, 2016 → Jan 8, 2017
  • EB-1Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesDec 1, 2017 → Jan 1, 2018
  • EB-3 OWIndiaApr 22, 2009 → May 22, 2009
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaSep 22, 2011 → Oct 22, 2011
  • F2AMexicoNov 15, 2016 → Dec 15, 2016
  • F3MexicoDec 22, 1995 → Jan 15, 1996
  • F2BPhilippinesJul 1, 2007 → Jul 22, 2007
  • F1PhilippinesMar 15, 2007 → Apr 1, 2007
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaAug 22, 2006 → Sep 8, 2006
  • F4IndiaJun 22, 2004 → Jul 8, 2004
  • EB-1ChinaFeb 8, 2017 → Feb 22, 2017
  • EB-3 OWChinaAug 1, 2007 → Aug 15, 2007
  • EB-3ChinaJul 1, 2015 → Jul 8, 2015

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: 2019-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 Jan 1, 2018Feb 22, 2017Feb 22, 2017Jan 1, 2018Jan 1, 2018
EB2 CurrentJan 1, 2016Apr 9, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJul 8, 2015May 22, 2009CurrentDec 1, 2017
EB3 Other CurrentAug 15, 2007May 22, 2009CurrentDec 1, 2017
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentJan 1, 2018Current
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: 2019-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Oct 22, 2011Oct 22, 2011Oct 22, 2011Aug 1, 1997Apr 1, 2007
F2A Jan 8, 2017Jan 8, 2017Jan 8, 2017Dec 15, 2016Jan 8, 2017
F2B Aug 1, 2012Aug 1, 2012Aug 1, 2012Sep 22, 1997Jul 22, 2007
F3 Sep 8, 2006Sep 8, 2006Sep 8, 2006Jan 15, 1996Jan 1, 1996
F4 Sep 22, 2005Sep 22, 2005Jul 8, 2004Feb 8, 1998Jan 1, 1996

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: 2019-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 Jun 1, 2018Oct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2017Jun 1, 2018Jun 1, 2018
EB2 CurrentMay 1, 2016May 22, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJan 1, 2016Apr 1, 2010CurrentMar 1, 2018
EB3 Other CurrentJun 1, 2008Apr 1, 2010CurrentMar 1, 2018
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: 2019-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Apr 22, 2012Apr 22, 2012Apr 22, 2012Sep 22, 1999Apr 1, 2008
F2A Dec 8, 2017Dec 8, 2017Dec 8, 2017Dec 8, 2017Dec 8, 2017
F2B Jun 22, 2014Jun 22, 2014Jun 22, 2014Feb 8, 1998Jan 22, 2008
F3 Mar 1, 2007Mar 1, 2007Mar 1, 2007Jun 8, 2000Sep 1, 1997
F4 Jun 22, 2006Jun 22, 2006Feb 8, 2005Nov 8, 1998Jan 8, 1998

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

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