Monthly archive · 2019-08

Visa Bulletin August 2019: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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July 2019 → August 2019

What changed in August 2019

21 Final Action dates moved forward and 15 went backward. Everything else held still.

EB-2 India+1 month

Final Action cutoffMay 2, 2009

Dates before May 2, 2009 are current. Was Apr 24, 2009.

Dates for Filing: Jun 1, 2009 · no change

See history and plot your date →

EB-3 India−42 months

Final Action cutoffJan 1, 2006

Dates before Jan 1, 2006 are current. Was Jul 1, 2009.

Dates for Filing: Apr 1, 2010 · no change

See history and plot your date →

Other Final Action moves

  • EB-2Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesCurrent → Jan 1, 2017
  • EB-3Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesCurrent → Jul 1, 2016
  • EB-3 OWRest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesCurrent → Jul 1, 2016
  • EB-3 OWIndiaJul 1, 2009 → Jan 1, 2006
  • EB-1Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesApr 22, 2018 → Jul 1, 2016
  • EB-1ChinaMay 8, 2017 → Jul 1, 2016
  • F1PhilippinesAug 22, 2007 → Feb 22, 2008
  • EB-3ChinaJan 1, 2016 → Jul 1, 2016
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  • F3MexicoJul 1, 1995 → Dec 1, 1995
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaSep 1, 2013 → Jan 1, 2014
  • F4PhilippinesJan 1, 1998 → May 1, 1998
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaMar 8, 2012 → Jul 1, 2012
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaJun 15, 2006 → Oct 1, 2006
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaMar 8, 2007 → Jun 22, 2007
  • F2BPhilippinesJan 1, 2008 → Apr 1, 2008
  • EB-2ChinaNov 1, 2016 → Jan 1, 2017
  • F3PhilippinesAug 1, 1997 → Oct 1, 1997
  • F2BMexicoApr 15, 1998 → Jun 1, 1998
  • F4IndiaAug 22, 2004 → Sep 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

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Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Employment · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2019-08.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 Jul 1, 2016Jul 1, 2016Jan 1, 2015Jul 1, 2016Jul 1, 2016
EB2 Jan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017May 2, 2009Jan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017
EB3 Jul 1, 2016Jul 1, 2016Jan 1, 2006Jul 1, 2016Jul 1, 2016
EB3 Other Jul 1, 2016Nov 22, 2007Jan 1, 2006Jul 1, 2016Jul 1, 2016
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentJul 1, 2016Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentJul 1, 2016Current
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: 2019-08.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Jul 1, 2012Jul 1, 2012Jul 1, 2012Aug 1, 1996Feb 22, 2008
F2A CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2B Jan 1, 2014Jan 1, 2014Jan 1, 2014Jun 1, 1998Apr 1, 2008
F3 Jun 22, 2007Jun 22, 2007Jun 22, 2007Dec 1, 1995Oct 1, 1997
F4 Oct 1, 2006Oct 1, 2006Sep 15, 2004Jan 1, 1997May 1, 1998

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: 2019-08.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 Sep 1, 2018Oct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2017Sep 1, 2018Sep 1, 2018
EB2 CurrentFeb 1, 2017Jun 1, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJun 1, 2016Apr 1, 2010CurrentCurrent
EB3 Other CurrentJun 1, 2008Apr 1, 2010CurrentCurrent
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: 2019-08.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Mar 1, 2013Mar 1, 2013Mar 1, 2013Nov 1, 1999Aug 22, 2008
F2A Jun 1, 2019Jun 1, 2019Jun 1, 2019Jun 1, 2019Jun 1, 2019
F2B Sep 1, 2014Sep 1, 2014Sep 1, 2014Feb 1, 1999Nov 1, 2008
F3 Dec 22, 2007Dec 22, 2007Dec 22, 2007Jul 15, 2000Apr 1, 1998
F4 Dec 15, 2006Dec 15, 2006May 15, 2005Dec 15, 1998Nov 1, 1998

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

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