Monthly archive · 2021-03

Visa Bulletin March 2021: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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February 2021 → March 2021

What changed in March 2021

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

EB-1 India+7 months

Final Action cutoffAug 1, 2020

Dates before Aug 1, 2020 are current. Was Jan 1, 2020.

Dates for Filing: Current · now current

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EB-2 India+3 months

Final Action cutoffJan 15, 2010

Dates before Jan 15, 2010 are current. Was Oct 12, 2009.

Dates for Filing: May 15, 2011 · no change

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EB-3 India+3 months

Final Action cutoffJul 1, 2010

Dates before Jul 1, 2010 are current. Was Apr 1, 2010.

Dates for Filing: Jan 1, 2014 · no change

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Other Final Action moves

  • EB-1ChinaJan 1, 2020 → Aug 1, 2020
  • EB-3 OWIndiaApr 1, 2010 → Jul 1, 2010
  • F2BMexicoJun 1, 1999 → Jul 15, 1999
  • EB-3ChinaJan 1, 2018 → Feb 8, 2018
  • EB-2ChinaJun 15, 2016 → Jul 15, 2016
  • EB-3 OWChinaApr 1, 2009 → May 1, 2009
  • F4PhilippinesFeb 1, 2002 → Mar 1, 2002
  • EB-4MexicoDec 15, 2018 → Jan 1, 2019
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  • EB-4 ReligiousMexicoDec 15, 2018 → Jan 1, 2019
  • F1MexicoJan 22, 1998 → Feb 8, 1998
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaJul 15, 2008 → Aug 1, 2008
  • F3MexicoSep 1, 1996 → Sep 15, 1996
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaSep 15, 2014 → Sep 22, 2014
  • F1PhilippinesJan 1, 2012 → Jan 8, 2012
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaJul 15, 2015 → Jul 22, 2015
  • F3PhilippinesMar 1, 2002 → Mar 8, 2002
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaOct 15, 2006 → Oct 22, 2006
  • F4IndiaMar 15, 2005 → Mar 22, 2005
  • F4MexicoJul 8, 1998 → Jul 15, 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: 2021-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentAug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2020CurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentJul 15, 2016Jan 15, 2010CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentFeb 8, 2018Jul 1, 2010CurrentCurrent
EB3 Other CurrentMay 1, 2009Jul 1, 2010CurrentCurrent
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentJan 1, 2019Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentJan 1, 2019Current
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: 2021-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Sep 22, 2014Sep 22, 2014Sep 22, 2014Feb 8, 1998Jan 8, 2012
F2A CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2B Jul 22, 2015Jul 22, 2015Jul 22, 2015Jul 15, 1999Aug 15, 2011
F3 Aug 1, 2008Aug 1, 2008Aug 1, 2008Sep 15, 1996Mar 8, 2002
F4 Oct 22, 2006Oct 22, 2006Mar 22, 2005Jul 15, 1998Mar 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: 2021-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
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: 2021-03.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Aug 8, 2015Aug 8, 2015Aug 8, 2015Mar 1, 2000Oct 22, 2012
F2A Feb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021Feb 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.