Monthly archive · 2019-04

Visa Bulletin April 2019: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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March 2019 → April 2019

What changed in April 2019

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

EB-1 IndiaNo change

Final Action cutoffFeb 22, 2017

Dates before Feb 22, 2017 are current.

Dates for Filing: Oct 1, 2017 · no change

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EB-2 India+3 days

Final Action cutoffApr 12, 2009

Dates before Apr 12, 2009 are current. Was Apr 9, 2009.

Dates for Filing: Jun 1, 2009 · +1 month

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EB-3 India+1 month

Final Action cutoffJun 22, 2009

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

Dates for Filing: Apr 1, 2010 · no change

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Other Final Action moves

  • EB-4 ReligiousRest of world, China, India, PhilippinesUnavailable → Current
  • EB-4 ReligiousMexicoUnavailable → Apr 1, 2018
  • F3PhilippinesJan 1, 1996 → Jun 1, 1996
  • F4PhilippinesJan 1, 1996 → Jun 1, 1996
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaSep 22, 2005 → Jan 1, 2006
  • EB-2ChinaJan 1, 2016 → Apr 1, 2016
  • EB-3PhilippinesDec 1, 2017 → Mar 1, 2018
  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesDec 1, 2017 → Mar 1, 2018
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  • EB-4MexicoJan 1, 2018 → Apr 1, 2018
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaAug 1, 2012 → Oct 22, 2012
  • F2BMexicoSep 22, 1997 → Dec 1, 1997
  • F2AMexicoDec 15, 2016 → Feb 15, 2017
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesJan 8, 2017 → Mar 1, 2017
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaOct 22, 2011 → Dec 1, 2011
  • EB-1Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesJan 1, 2018 → Feb 1, 2018
  • EB-3 OWIndiaMay 22, 2009 → Jun 22, 2009
  • EB-3ChinaJul 8, 2015 → Aug 1, 2015
  • F3MexicoJan 15, 1996 → Feb 8, 1996
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaSep 8, 2006 → Sep 22, 2006
  • F2BPhilippinesJul 22, 2007 → Aug 1, 2007
  • EB-3 OWChinaAug 15, 2007 → Aug 22, 2007
  • F1MexicoAug 1, 1997 → Aug 8, 1997
  • F1PhilippinesApr 1, 2007 → Apr 8, 2007
  • F4IndiaJul 8, 2004 → Jul 15, 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: 2019-04.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 Feb 1, 2018Feb 22, 2017Feb 22, 2017Feb 1, 2018Feb 1, 2018
EB2 CurrentApr 1, 2016Apr 12, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentAug 1, 2015Jun 22, 2009CurrentMar 1, 2018
EB3 Other CurrentAug 22, 2007Jun 22, 2009CurrentMar 1, 2018
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentApr 1, 2018Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentApr 1, 2018Current
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: 2019-04.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Dec 1, 2011Dec 1, 2011Dec 1, 2011Aug 8, 1997Apr 8, 2007
F2A Mar 1, 2017Mar 1, 2017Mar 1, 2017Feb 15, 2017Mar 1, 2017
F2B Oct 22, 2012Oct 22, 2012Oct 22, 2012Dec 1, 1997Aug 1, 2007
F3 Sep 22, 2006Sep 22, 2006Sep 22, 2006Feb 8, 1996Jun 1, 1996
F4 Jan 1, 2006Jan 1, 2006Jul 15, 2004Feb 8, 1998Jun 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: 2019-04.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 Jun 1, 2018Oct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2017Jun 1, 2018Jun 1, 2018
EB2 CurrentJul 1, 2016Jun 1, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJan 1, 2016Apr 1, 2010CurrentJul 1, 2018
EB3 Other CurrentJun 1, 2008Apr 1, 2010CurrentJul 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: 2019-04.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Jul 1, 2012Jul 1, 2012Jul 1, 2012Oct 1, 1999Apr 8, 2008
F2A Dec 15, 2017Dec 15, 2017Dec 15, 2017Dec 15, 2017Dec 15, 2017
F2B Jul 1, 2014Jul 1, 2014Jul 1, 2014Jul 1, 1998Mar 1, 2008
F3 Apr 22, 2007Apr 22, 2007Apr 22, 2007Jun 15, 2000Sep 1, 1997
F4 Aug 1, 2006Aug 1, 2006Feb 15, 2005Nov 15, 1998Jan 15, 1998

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

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