Monthly archive · 2019-05

Visa Bulletin May 2019: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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April 2019 → May 2019

What changed in May 2019

36 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+4 days

Final Action cutoffApr 16, 2009

Dates before Apr 16, 2009 are current. Was Apr 12, 2009.

Dates for Filing: Jun 1, 2009 · no change

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EB-3 India+1 month

Final Action cutoffJul 1, 2009

Dates before Jul 1, 2009 are current. Was Jun 22, 2009.

Dates for Filing: Apr 1, 2010 · no change

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Other Final Action moves

  • F4PhilippinesJun 1, 1996 → Mar 1, 1997
  • F3PhilippinesJun 1, 1996 → Oct 8, 1996
  • EB-4MexicoApr 1, 2018 → Aug 1, 2018
  • EB-4 ReligiousMexicoApr 1, 2018 → Aug 1, 2018
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaOct 22, 2012 → Feb 1, 2013
  • EB-3PhilippinesMar 1, 2018 → Jun 1, 2018
  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesMar 1, 2018 → Jun 1, 2018
  • F2BMexicoDec 1, 1997 → Feb 15, 1998
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  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesMar 1, 2017 → May 15, 2017
  • F2AMexicoFeb 15, 2017 → May 1, 2017
  • F2BPhilippinesAug 1, 2007 → Oct 1, 2007
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaSep 22, 2006 → Nov 8, 2006
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaJan 1, 2006 → Feb 15, 2006
  • EB-2ChinaApr 1, 2016 → May 15, 2016
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaDec 1, 2011 → Jan 8, 2012
  • F1PhilippinesApr 8, 2007 → May 15, 2007
  • EB-1Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesFeb 1, 2018 → Mar 1, 2018
  • EB-3ChinaAug 1, 2015 → Aug 22, 2015
  • F4IndiaJul 15, 2004 → Aug 1, 2004
  • EB-3 OWChinaAug 22, 2007 → Sep 1, 2007
  • EB-3 OWIndiaJun 22, 2009 → Jul 1, 2009
  • F3MexicoFeb 8, 1996 → Feb 15, 1996

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: 2019-05.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 Mar 1, 2018Feb 22, 2017Feb 22, 2017Mar 1, 2018Mar 1, 2018
EB2 CurrentMay 15, 2016Apr 16, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentAug 22, 2015Jul 1, 2009CurrentJun 1, 2018
EB3 Other CurrentSep 1, 2007Jul 1, 2009CurrentJun 1, 2018
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentAug 1, 2018Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentAug 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: 2019-05.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Jan 8, 2012Jan 8, 2012Jan 8, 2012Aug 8, 1997May 15, 2007
F2A May 15, 2017May 15, 2017May 15, 2017May 1, 2017May 15, 2017
F2B Feb 1, 2013Feb 1, 2013Feb 1, 2013Feb 15, 1998Oct 1, 2007
F3 Nov 8, 2006Nov 8, 2006Nov 8, 2006Feb 15, 1996Oct 8, 1996
F4 Feb 15, 2006Feb 15, 2006Aug 1, 2004Feb 8, 1998Mar 1, 1997

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: 2019-05.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 Sep 1, 2018Oct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2017Sep 1, 2018Sep 1, 2018
EB2 CurrentSep 1, 2016Jun 1, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJan 1, 2016Apr 1, 2010CurrentOct 1, 2018
EB3 Other CurrentJun 1, 2008Apr 1, 2010CurrentOct 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: 2019-05.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Aug 22, 2012Aug 22, 2012Aug 22, 2012Oct 8, 1999Apr 15, 2008
F2A Jan 8, 2018Jan 8, 2018Jan 8, 2018Jan 8, 2018Jan 8, 2018
F2B Aug 1, 2014Aug 1, 2014Aug 1, 2014Oct 1, 1998May 15, 2008
F3 Jun 22, 2007Jun 22, 2007Jun 22, 2007Jun 22, 2000Oct 1, 1997
F4 Oct 1, 2006Oct 1, 2006Mar 15, 2005Nov 22, 1998Feb 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.