Monthly archive · 2020-05

Visa Bulletin May 2020: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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April 2020 → May 2020

What changed in May 2020

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

EB-1 India+3 months

Final Action cutoffAug 1, 2015

Dates before Aug 1, 2015 are current. Was May 1, 2015.

Dates for Filing: Mar 15, 2017 · no change

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EB-2 India+1 month

Final Action cutoffJun 2, 2009

Dates before Jun 2, 2009 are current. Was May 25, 2009.

Dates for Filing: Jul 1, 2009 · no change

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EB-3 India+2 months

Final Action cutoffMar 1, 2009

Dates before Mar 1, 2009 are current. Was Jan 22, 2009.

Dates for Filing: Feb 1, 2010 · no change

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Other Final Action moves

  • EB-1Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesJun 1, 2019 → Current
  • F1PhilippinesMar 1, 2010 → Sep 1, 2010
  • F3PhilippinesMay 15, 2000 → Nov 15, 2000
  • F4PhilippinesMay 1, 2000 → Oct 1, 2000
  • F2BPhilippinesFeb 1, 2010 → Jun 1, 2010
  • EB-4MexicoJan 22, 2018 → May 1, 2018
  • EB-4 ReligiousMexicoJan 22, 2018 → May 1, 2018
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaJan 1, 2014 → Mar 22, 2014
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  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaNov 1, 2014 → Jan 15, 2015
  • F2BMexicoDec 1, 1998 → Jan 15, 1999
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaFeb 1, 2008 → Mar 15, 2008
  • EB-3 OWIndiaJan 22, 2009 → Mar 1, 2009
  • EB-1ChinaJun 8, 2017 → Jul 15, 2017
  • F3MexicoMay 8, 1996 → Jun 8, 1996
  • F4MexicoMar 15, 1998 → Apr 15, 1998
  • EB-2ChinaSep 1, 2015 → Oct 1, 2015
  • EB-3ChinaApr 15, 2016 → May 15, 2016
  • F1MexicoSep 22, 1997 → Oct 22, 1997
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaJul 1, 2006 → Jul 22, 2006
  • F4IndiaDec 22, 2004 → Jan 8, 2005
  • EB-3 OWChinaJul 1, 2008 → Jul 15, 2008

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: 2020-05.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentJul 15, 2017Aug 1, 2015CurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentOct 1, 2015Jun 2, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 Jan 1, 2017May 15, 2016Mar 1, 2009Jan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017
EB3 Other Jan 1, 2017Jul 15, 2008Mar 1, 2009Jan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentMay 1, 2018Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentMay 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

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Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2020-05.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Mar 22, 2014Mar 22, 2014Mar 22, 2014Oct 22, 1997Sep 1, 2010
F2A CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2B Jan 15, 2015Jan 15, 2015Jan 15, 2015Jan 15, 1999Jun 1, 2010
F3 Mar 15, 2008Mar 15, 2008Mar 15, 2008Jun 8, 1996Nov 15, 2000
F4 Jul 22, 2006Jul 22, 2006Jan 8, 2005Apr 15, 1998Oct 1, 2000

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: 2020-05.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentOct 1, 2017Mar 15, 2017CurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentAug 1, 2016Jul 1, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 Apr 1, 2019Mar 1, 2017Feb 1, 2010Apr 1, 2019Apr 1, 2019
EB3 Other Apr 1, 2019Aug 1, 2008Feb 1, 2010Apr 1, 2019Apr 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

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Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Dates for Filing. Latest month: 2020-05.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Nov 22, 2014Nov 22, 2014Nov 22, 2014Dec 8, 1999Jun 1, 2011
F2A Mar 1, 2020Mar 1, 2020Mar 1, 2020Mar 1, 2020Mar 1, 2020
F2B Sep 22, 2015Sep 22, 2015Sep 22, 2015Sep 8, 1999Feb 1, 2011
F3 Dec 15, 2008Dec 15, 2008Dec 15, 2008Jul 15, 2000Aug 22, 2001
F4 Jul 28, 2007Jul 28, 2007Sep 8, 2005Jan 22, 1999Jun 1, 2001

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

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