Monthly archive · 2020-12

Visa Bulletin December 2020: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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November 2020 → December 2020

What changed in December 2020

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

EB-1 India+4 months

Final Action cutoffApr 1, 2019

Dates before Apr 1, 2019 are current. Was Dec 1, 2018.

Dates for Filing: Nov 1, 2020 · +2 months

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EB-2 India+1 month

Final Action cutoffOct 1, 2009

Dates before Oct 1, 2009 are current. Was Sep 22, 2009.

Dates for Filing: May 15, 2011 · no change

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EB-3 India+2 weeks

Final Action cutoffMar 15, 2010

Dates before Mar 15, 2010 are current. Was Mar 1, 2010.

Dates for Filing: Jan 1, 2014 · −12 months

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Other Final Action moves

  • EB-1ChinaDec 1, 2018 → Apr 1, 2019
  • EB-3 OWChinaJan 1, 2009 → Feb 15, 2009
  • EB-4MexicoOct 15, 2018 → Nov 22, 2018
  • EB-4 ReligiousMexicoOct 15, 2018 → Nov 22, 2018
  • EB-3ChinaOct 1, 2017 → Nov 1, 2017
  • EB-3 OWIndiaMar 1, 2010 → Mar 15, 2010
  • EB-2ChinaApr 22, 2016 → May 1, 2016

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: 2020-12.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentApr 1, 2019Apr 1, 2019CurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentMay 1, 2016Oct 1, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentNov 1, 2017Mar 15, 2010CurrentCurrent
EB3 Other CurrentFeb 15, 2009Mar 15, 2010CurrentCurrent
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentNov 22, 2018Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentNov 22, 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: 2020-12.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Sep 15, 2014Sep 15, 2014Sep 15, 2014Jan 8, 1998Dec 15, 2011
F2A CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2B Jul 8, 2015Jul 8, 2015Jul 8, 2015Apr 8, 1999Aug 1, 2011
F3 Jun 15, 2008Jun 15, 2008Jun 15, 2008Aug 1, 1996Feb 15, 2002
F4 Sep 22, 2006Sep 22, 2006Mar 8, 2005Jun 22, 1998Jan 1, 2002

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: 2020-12.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentNov 1, 2020Nov 1, 2020CurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentOct 1, 2016May 15, 2011CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJun 1, 2018Jan 1, 2014CurrentCurrent
EB3 Other CurrentMay 1, 2009Jan 1, 2014CurrentCurrent
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: 2020-12.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Jul 22, 2015Jul 22, 2015Jul 22, 2015Feb 22, 2000Oct 8, 2012
F2A Aug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2020
F2B May 1, 2016May 1, 2016May 1, 2016Dec 1, 1999Apr 1, 2012
F3 Jun 1, 2009Jun 1, 2009Jun 1, 2009Aug 15, 2000Dec 22, 2002
F4 Sep 15, 2007Sep 15, 2007Nov 22, 2005Apr 22, 1999Sep 1, 2002

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

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