Monthly archive · 2021-02

Visa Bulletin February 2021: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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January 2021 → February 2021

What changed in February 2021

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

EB-1 India+4 months

Final Action cutoffJan 1, 2020

Dates before Jan 1, 2020 are current. Was Sep 1, 2019.

Dates for Filing: Nov 1, 2020 · no change

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EB-2 India+4 days

Final Action cutoffOct 12, 2009

Dates before Oct 12, 2009 are current. Was Oct 8, 2009.

Dates for Filing: May 15, 2011 · no change

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EB-3 India+1 month

Final Action cutoffApr 1, 2010

Dates before Apr 1, 2010 are current. Was Mar 22, 2010.

Dates for Filing: Jan 1, 2014 · no change

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Other Final Action moves

  • EB-4 ReligiousRest of world, China, India, PhilippinesUnavailable → Current
  • EB-4 ReligiousMexicoUnavailable → Dec 15, 2018
  • EB-1ChinaSep 1, 2019 → Jan 1, 2020
  • EB-3 OWChinaMar 1, 2009 → Apr 1, 2009
  • F2BMexicoMay 1, 1999 → Jun 1, 1999
  • EB-3ChinaDec 15, 2017 → Jan 1, 2018
  • EB-2ChinaJun 1, 2016 → Jun 15, 2016
  • EB-4MexicoDec 1, 2018 → Dec 15, 2018
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  • EB-3 OWIndiaMar 22, 2010 → Apr 1, 2010
  • F3MexicoAug 22, 1996 → Sep 1, 1996
  • F1MexicoJan 15, 1998 → Jan 22, 1998
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaJul 8, 2015 → Jul 15, 2015
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaJul 8, 2008 → Jul 15, 2008
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaOct 8, 2006 → Oct 15, 2006
  • F4MexicoJul 1, 1998 → Jul 8, 1998

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: 2021-02.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentJan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2020CurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentJun 15, 2016Oct 12, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJan 1, 2018Apr 1, 2010CurrentCurrent
EB3 Other CurrentApr 1, 2009Apr 1, 2010CurrentCurrent
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentDec 15, 2018Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentDec 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: 2021-02.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Sep 15, 2014Sep 15, 2014Sep 15, 2014Jan 22, 1998Jan 1, 2012
F2A CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2B Jul 15, 2015Jul 15, 2015Jul 15, 2015Jun 1, 1999Aug 15, 2011
F3 Jul 15, 2008Jul 15, 2008Jul 15, 2008Sep 1, 1996Mar 1, 2002
F4 Oct 15, 2006Oct 15, 2006Mar 15, 2005Jul 8, 1998Feb 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: 2021-02.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentNov 1, 2020Nov 1, 2020CurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentOct 1, 2016May 15, 2011CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJun 1, 2018Jan 1, 2014CurrentCurrent
EB3 Other CurrentJul 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: 2021-02.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Aug 8, 2015Aug 8, 2015Aug 8, 2015Mar 1, 2000Oct 22, 2012
F2A Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021
F2B May 22, 2016May 22, 2016May 22, 2016Dec 22, 1999Apr 15, 2012
F3 Jun 22, 2009Jun 22, 2009Jun 22, 2009Sep 8, 2000Jan 8, 2003
F4 Oct 1, 2007Oct 1, 2007Dec 1, 2005May 8, 1999Oct 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.