Monthly archive · 2020-07

Visa Bulletin July 2020: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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June 2020 → July 2020

What changed in July 2020

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

EB-1 India+11 months

Final Action cutoffMay 8, 2017

Dates before May 8, 2017 are current. Was Jun 8, 2016.

Dates for Filing: Aug 1, 2017 · +5 months

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EB-2 India+1 month

Final Action cutoffJul 8, 2009

Dates before Jul 8, 2009 are current. Was Jun 12, 2009.

Dates for Filing: Aug 15, 2009 · +1 month

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EB-3 India+2 months

Final Action cutoffJun 1, 2009

Dates before Jun 1, 2009 are current. Was Apr 1, 2009.

Dates for Filing: Feb 1, 2010 · no change

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Other Final Action moves

  • EB-3Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesNov 8, 2017 → Apr 15, 2018
  • EB-3 OWRest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesNov 8, 2017 → Apr 15, 2018
  • F2BPhilippinesSep 1, 2010 → Jan 1, 2011
  • F3PhilippinesApr 15, 2001 → Aug 15, 2001
  • F1PhilippinesFeb 1, 2011 → Jun 1, 2011
  • F4PhilippinesFeb 1, 2001 → Jun 1, 2001
  • EB-3 OWIndiaApr 1, 2009 → Jun 1, 2009
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaMay 22, 2014 → Jul 8, 2014
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  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaMar 15, 2015 → May 1, 2015
  • F4MexicoMay 8, 1998 → Jun 1, 1998
  • F1MexicoNov 15, 1997 → Dec 8, 1997
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaApr 15, 2008 → May 8, 2008
  • F2BMexicoFeb 15, 1999 → Mar 8, 1999
  • F4IndiaJan 22, 2005 → Feb 8, 2005
  • F3MexicoJun 22, 1996 → Jul 8, 1996
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaAug 8, 2006 → Aug 22, 2006
  • EB-1ChinaAug 15, 2017 → Aug 22, 2017
  • EB-2ChinaNov 1, 2015 → Nov 8, 2015
  • EB-3ChinaJun 15, 2016 → Jun 22, 2016
  • EB-3 OWChinaJul 15, 2008 → Jul 22, 2008
  • EB-4MexicoJun 8, 2018 → Jun 15, 2018
  • EB-4 ReligiousMexicoJun 8, 2018 → Jun 15, 2018

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: 2020-07.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentAug 22, 2017May 8, 2017CurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentNov 8, 2015Jul 8, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 Apr 15, 2018Jun 22, 2016Jun 1, 2009Apr 15, 2018Apr 15, 2018
EB3 Other Apr 15, 2018Jul 22, 2008Jun 1, 2009Apr 15, 2018Apr 15, 2018
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentJun 15, 2018Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentJun 15, 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: 2020-07.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Jul 8, 2014Jul 8, 2014Jul 8, 2014Dec 8, 1997Jun 1, 2011
F2A CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2B May 1, 2015May 1, 2015May 1, 2015Mar 8, 1999Jan 1, 2011
F3 May 8, 2008May 8, 2008May 8, 2008Jul 8, 1996Aug 15, 2001
F4 Aug 22, 2006Aug 22, 2006Feb 8, 2005Jun 1, 1998Jun 1, 2001

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: 2020-07.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentNov 1, 2017Aug 1, 2017CurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentAug 1, 2016Aug 15, 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: 2020-07.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Apr 22, 2015Apr 22, 2015Apr 22, 2015Jan 8, 2000Feb 8, 2012
F2A Jun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2020
F2B Feb 1, 2016Feb 1, 2016Feb 1, 2016Oct 15, 1999Aug 1, 2011
F3 Apr 15, 2009Apr 15, 2009Apr 15, 2009Jul 15, 2000Apr 22, 2002
F4 Aug 15, 2007Aug 15, 2007Oct 22, 2005Mar 8, 1999Jan 8, 2002

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

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