Monthly archive · 2020-03

Visa Bulletin March 2020: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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February 2020 → March 2020

What changed in March 2020

31 Final Action dates moved forward and 6 went backward. Everything else held still.

EB-1 India+2 months

Final Action cutoffMar 1, 2015

Dates before Mar 1, 2015 are current. Was Jan 1, 2015.

Dates for Filing: Mar 15, 2017 · no change

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EB-2 India+3 days

Final Action cutoffMay 22, 2009

Dates before May 22, 2009 are current. Was May 19, 2009.

Dates for Filing: Jul 1, 2009 · no change

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EB-3 India+1 week

Final Action cutoffJan 15, 2009

Dates before Jan 15, 2009 are current. Was Jan 8, 2009.

Dates for Filing: Feb 1, 2010 · no change

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Other Final Action moves

  • EB-3Rest of world, MexicoCurrent → Jan 1, 2017
  • EB-3 OWRest of world, MexicoCurrent → Jan 1, 2017
  • EB-3PhilippinesJun 1, 2018 → Jan 1, 2017
  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesJun 1, 2018 → Jan 1, 2017
  • F1PhilippinesApr 1, 2009 → Sep 1, 2009
  • F2BPhilippinesMay 1, 2009 → Oct 1, 2009
  • F3PhilippinesMay 1, 1999 → Oct 1, 1999
  • F4PhilippinesJul 1, 1999 → Dec 1, 1999
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  • EB-1Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesDec 1, 2018 → Mar 1, 2019
  • EB-3ChinaJan 1, 2016 → Mar 22, 2016
  • EB-4MexicoSep 1, 2017 → Nov 15, 2017
  • EB-4 ReligiousMexicoSep 1, 2017 → Nov 15, 2017
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaAug 22, 2013 → Oct 8, 2013
  • EB-2ChinaJul 15, 2015 → Aug 15, 2015
  • EB-3 OWChinaMay 1, 2008 → Jun 1, 2008
  • F4MexicoJan 15, 1998 → Feb 15, 1998
  • F2BMexicoSep 15, 1998 → Oct 15, 1998
  • F1MexicoAug 22, 1997 → Sep 15, 1997
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaAug 22, 2014 → Sep 15, 2014
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaNov 22, 2007 → Dec 15, 2007
  • F3MexicoMar 22, 1996 → Apr 8, 1996
  • F4IndiaNov 22, 2004 → Dec 8, 2004
  • EB-1ChinaMay 22, 2017 → Jun 1, 2017
  • EB-3 OWIndiaJan 8, 2009 → Jan 15, 2009

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: 2020-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 Mar 1, 2019Jun 1, 2017Mar 1, 2015Mar 1, 2019Mar 1, 2019
EB2 CurrentAug 15, 2015May 22, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 Jan 1, 2017Mar 22, 2016Jan 15, 2009Jan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017
EB3 Other Jan 1, 2017Jun 1, 2008Jan 15, 2009Jan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentNov 15, 2017Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentNov 15, 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: 2020-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Oct 8, 2013Oct 8, 2013Oct 8, 2013Sep 15, 1997Sep 1, 2009
F2A CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2B Sep 15, 2014Sep 15, 2014Sep 15, 2014Oct 15, 1998Oct 1, 2009
F3 Dec 15, 2007Dec 15, 2007Dec 15, 2007Apr 8, 1996Oct 1, 1999
F4 Jul 1, 2006Jul 1, 2006Dec 8, 2004Feb 15, 1998Dec 1, 1999

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: 2020-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentOct 1, 2017Mar 15, 2017CurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentAug 1, 2016Jul 1, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 Jan 1, 2019Mar 1, 2017Feb 1, 2010Jan 1, 2019Jan 1, 2019
EB3 Other Jan 1, 2019Aug 1, 2008Feb 1, 2010Jan 1, 2019Jan 1, 2019
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: 2020-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Jun 8, 2014Jun 8, 2014Jun 8, 2014Nov 22, 1999May 1, 2010
F2A Jan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2020
F2B May 15, 2015May 15, 2015May 15, 2015Jun 22, 1999Jun 1, 2010
F3 Aug 15, 2008Aug 15, 2008Aug 15, 2008Jul 15, 2000Jun 1, 2000
F4 Jul 22, 2007Jul 22, 2007Aug 8, 2005Jan 8, 1999Jul 1, 2000

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

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