Monthly archive · 2019-11

Visa Bulletin November 2019: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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October 2019 → November 2019

What changed in November 2019

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

EB-2 India+1 day

Final Action cutoffMay 13, 2009

Dates before May 13, 2009 are current. Was May 12, 2009.

Dates for Filing: Jul 1, 2009 · no change

See history and plot your date →

Other Final Action moves

  • EB-4 ReligiousRest of world, China, India, PhilippinesUnavailable → Current
  • EB-4 ReligiousMexicoUnavailable → Jul 22, 2017
  • EB-3PhilippinesOct 15, 2017 → Feb 1, 2018
  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesOct 15, 2017 → Feb 1, 2018
  • EB-1ChinaNov 1, 2016 → Feb 1, 2017
  • EB-4MexicoMay 1, 2017 → Jul 22, 2017
  • F1PhilippinesJul 1, 2008 → Sep 15, 2008
  • EB-2ChinaJan 1, 2015 → Mar 15, 2015
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  • F3PhilippinesApr 1, 1998 → Jun 1, 1998
  • F4PhilippinesJul 8, 1998 → Sep 1, 1998
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaJan 15, 2013 → Mar 1, 2013
  • EB-1Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesApr 22, 2018 → Jun 1, 2018
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaNov 22, 2006 → Jan 1, 2007
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaJun 1, 2014 → Jul 8, 2014
  • EB-3 OWChinaJan 1, 2008 → Feb 1, 2008
  • F2BPhilippinesSep 1, 2008 → Oct 1, 2008
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaSep 15, 2007 → Oct 15, 2007
  • F2BMexicoAug 1, 1998 → Aug 22, 1998
  • F4IndiaOct 1, 2004 → Oct 15, 2004

Which chart? USCIS uses filing 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: 2019-11.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 Jun 1, 2018Feb 1, 2017Jan 1, 2015Jun 1, 2018Jun 1, 2018
EB2 CurrentMar 15, 2015May 13, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentNov 1, 2015Jan 1, 2009CurrentFeb 1, 2018
EB3 Other CurrentFeb 1, 2008Jan 1, 2009CurrentFeb 1, 2018
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentJul 22, 2017Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentJul 22, 2017Current
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: 2019-11.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Mar 1, 2013Mar 1, 2013Mar 1, 2013Aug 8, 1997Sep 15, 2008
F2A CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2B Jul 8, 2014Jul 8, 2014Jul 8, 2014Aug 22, 1998Oct 1, 2008
F3 Oct 15, 2007Oct 15, 2007Oct 15, 2007Feb 22, 1996Jun 1, 1998
F4 Jan 1, 2007Jan 1, 2007Oct 15, 2004Dec 15, 1997Sep 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: 2019-11.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 Jul 1, 2019Sep 1, 2017Mar 15, 2017Jul 1, 2019Jul 1, 2019
EB2 CurrentAug 1, 2016Jul 1, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentMar 1, 2017Feb 1, 2010CurrentCurrent
EB3 Other CurrentAug 1, 2008Feb 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: 2019-11.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Sep 1, 2013Sep 1, 2013Sep 1, 2013Nov 15, 1999Mar 15, 2009
F2A Sep 1, 2019Sep 1, 2019Sep 1, 2019Sep 1, 2019Sep 1, 2019
F2B Jan 8, 2015Jan 8, 2015Jan 8, 2015Apr 22, 1999Apr 1, 2009
F3 Apr 15, 2008Apr 15, 2008Apr 15, 2008Jul 15, 2000Dec 1, 1998
F4 Jul 1, 2007Jul 1, 2007Jun 15, 2005Jan 1, 1999Mar 1, 1999

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

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