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Monthly archive · 2022-10

Visa Bulletin October 2022: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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September 2022 → October 2022

What changed in October 2022

10 Final Action dates moved forward and 3 went backward. Everything else held still.

EB-2 India−32 months

Final Action cutoffApr 1, 2012

Dates before Apr 1, 2012 are current. Was Dec 1, 2014.

Dates for Filing: May 1, 2012 · −32 months

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EB-3 India+2 months

Final Action cutoffApr 1, 2012

Dates before Apr 1, 2012 are current. Was Feb 15, 2012.

Dates for Filing: Jul 1, 2012 · +5 months

See history and plot your date →

Other Final Action moves

  • EB-5IndiaCurrent → Nov 8, 2019
  • F2AMexicoApr 22, 2019 → Current
  • EB-3 OWRest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesMay 8, 2019 → Jun 1, 2020
  • EB-5ChinaDec 22, 2015 → Mar 22, 2015
  • EB-4MexicoApr 1, 2020 → Sep 15, 2020
  • EB-3 OWChinaJun 1, 2012 → Sep 1, 2012
  • EB-2ChinaApr 1, 2019 → Jun 8, 2019
  • EB-3ChinaApr 22, 2018 → Jun 15, 2018
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  • EB-3 OWIndiaFeb 15, 2012 → Apr 1, 2012

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: 2022-10.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentJun 8, 2019Apr 1, 2012CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJun 15, 2018Apr 1, 2012CurrentCurrent
EB3 Other Jun 1, 2020Sep 1, 2012Apr 1, 2012Jun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2020
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentSep 15, 2020Current
EB4 Religious UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
EB5 CurrentMar 22, 2015Nov 8, 2019CurrentCurrent
EB5 Rural CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 High U. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 Infra. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent

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: 2022-10.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Dec 1, 2014Dec 1, 2014Dec 1, 2014Mar 15, 2000Mar 1, 2012
F2A CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2B Sep 22, 2015Sep 22, 2015Sep 22, 2015Apr 1, 2001Oct 22, 2011
F3 Nov 22, 2008Nov 22, 2008Nov 22, 2008Oct 15, 1997Jun 8, 2002
F4 Mar 22, 2007Mar 22, 2007Sep 15, 2005Jun 1, 2000Aug 22, 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: 2022-10.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentJul 8, 2019May 1, 2012CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJul 15, 2018Jul 1, 2012CurrentCurrent
EB3 Other Sep 8, 2022Nov 1, 2015Jul 1, 2012Sep 8, 2022Sep 8, 2022
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentOct 15, 2020Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentOct 15, 2020Current
EB5 CurrentJan 1, 2016Dec 8, 2019CurrentCurrent
EB5 Rural CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 High U. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 Infra. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent

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: 2022-10.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Aug 8, 2016Aug 8, 2016Aug 8, 2016Dec 1, 2001Apr 22, 2015
F2A CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2B Jan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017Aug 8, 2001Oct 1, 2013
F3 Nov 8, 2009Nov 8, 2009Nov 8, 2009Apr 15, 2001Nov 8, 2003
F4 Dec 15, 2007Dec 15, 2007Feb 22, 2006Mar 15, 2001Apr 22, 2004

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

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