Visa Bulletin 2017
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
The final action dates from all 12 Visa Bulletins of 2017, one row per month, for the categories and countries people follow most. From January 2017 to December 2017, 4 of these 8 employment-based cutoffs moved forward and 0 moved back; EB-2 India moved forward 6.6 months (Apr 15, 2008 to Nov 1, 2008).
Employment-based final action dates, 2017
ROW means all chargeability areas except those listed (the bulletin's 'All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed').
| Bulletin | EB-1 India | EB-1 China | EB-2 ROW | EB-2 China | EB-2 India | EB-3 ROW | EB-3 China | EB-3 India |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2017 | Current | Current | Current | Oct 15, 2012 | Apr 15, 2008 | Aug 1, 2016 | Sep 8, 2013 | Mar 15, 2005 |
| February 2017 | Current | Current | Current | Nov 15, 2012 | Apr 15, 2008 | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2013 | Mar 22, 2005 |
| March 2017 | Current | Current | Current | Dec 15, 2012 | Jun 1, 2008 | Dec 1, 2016 | Mar 15, 2014 | Mar 22, 2005 |
| April 2017 | Current | Current | Current | Jan 15, 2013 | Jun 22, 2008 | Feb 15, 2017 | Aug 15, 2014 | Mar 24, 2005 |
| May 2017 | Current | Current | Current | Feb 8, 2013 | Jun 22, 2008 | Mar 15, 2017 | Oct 1, 2014 | Mar 25, 2005 |
| June 2017 | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 | Current | Mar 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2008 | Apr 15, 2017 | Oct 1, 2014 | May 15, 2005 |
| July 2017 | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 | Current | Mar 22, 2013 | Jul 22, 2008 | Jun 8, 2017 | Jan 1, 2012 | Feb 15, 2006 |
| August 2017 | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 22, 2013 | Jul 22, 2008 | Current | Jan 1, 2012 | Jul 15, 2006 |
| September 2017 | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2016 | May 15, 2013 | Aug 22, 2008 | Current | Jan 1, 2012 | Oct 15, 2006 |
| October 2017 | Current | Current | Current | May 22, 2013 | Sep 15, 2008 | Current | Jan 1, 2014 | Oct 15, 2006 |
| November 2017 | Current | Current | Current | Jun 15, 2013 | Oct 8, 2008 | Current | Feb 1, 2014 | Oct 15, 2006 |
| December 2017 | Current | Current | Current | Jul 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2008 | Current | Mar 8, 2014 | Oct 15, 2006 |
How the employment-based cutoffs moved in 2017
- EB-1 India stayed at Current
- EB-1 China stayed at Current
- EB-2 ROW stayed at Current
- EB-2 China moved forward 8.5 months (Oct 15, 2012 to Jul 1, 2013)
- EB-2 India moved forward 6.6 months (Apr 15, 2008 to Nov 1, 2008)
- EB-3 ROW went from Aug 1, 2016 to Current
- EB-3 China moved forward 5.9 months (Sep 8, 2013 to Mar 8, 2014)
- EB-3 India moved forward 19.0 months (Mar 15, 2005 to Oct 15, 2006)
Family-sponsored final action dates, 2017
| Bulletin | F1 ROW | F2A ROW | F2B ROW | F3 ROW | F4 ROW | F4 India | F4 Mexico | F4 Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2017 | Jan 8, 2010 | Mar 22, 2015 | Jun 8, 2010 | Mar 1, 2005 | Jan 22, 2004 | May 15, 2003 | May 15, 1997 | Jun 8, 1993 |
| February 2017 | Feb 22, 2010 | Apr 15, 2015 | Jul 8, 2010 | Mar 22, 2005 | Feb 8, 2004 | Jun 15, 2003 | May 22, 1997 | Jun 22, 1993 |
| March 2017 | Jun 1, 2010 | May 8, 2015 | Aug 15, 2010 | Apr 22, 2005 | Feb 22, 2004 | Jul 22, 2003 | Jun 1, 1997 | Aug 1, 1993 |
| April 2017 | Oct 15, 2010 | Jun 8, 2015 | Sep 15, 2010 | May 15, 2005 | May 8, 2004 | Aug 15, 2003 | Jun 15, 1997 | Sep 8, 1993 |
| May 2017 | Dec 8, 2010 | Jul 15, 2015 | Oct 1, 2010 | Jun 15, 2005 | May 8, 2004 | Sep 8, 2003 | Jul 1, 1997 | Oct 15, 1993 |
| June 2017 | Dec 22, 2010 | Aug 15, 2015 | Oct 22, 2010 | Jul 1, 2005 | May 8, 2004 | Sep 15, 2003 | Jul 15, 1997 | Nov 22, 1993 |
| July 2017 | Dec 22, 2010 | Sep 8, 2015 | Nov 1, 2010 | Jul 8, 2005 | May 8, 2004 | Sep 22, 2003 | Aug 1, 1997 | Feb 15, 1994 |
| August 2017 | Dec 22, 2010 | Sep 22, 2015 | Nov 1, 2010 | Jul 8, 2005 | May 8, 2004 | Sep 22, 2003 | Sep 15, 1997 | Apr 8, 1994 |
| September 2017 | May 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2015 | Nov 1, 2010 | Jul 8, 2005 | Jan 1, 2002 | Jan 1, 2002 | Sep 15, 1997 | Jun 1, 1994 |
| October 2017 | Dec 22, 2010 | Oct 22, 2015 | Nov 8, 2010 | Jul 22, 2005 | May 8, 2004 | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 1997 | Jun 1, 1994 |
| November 2017 | Jan 22, 2011 | Nov 15, 2015 | Nov 15, 2010 | Aug 15, 2005 | May 22, 2004 | Oct 22, 2003 | Oct 8, 1997 | Jun 8, 1994 |
| December 2017 | Feb 1, 2011 | Dec 22, 2015 | Nov 22, 2010 | Sep 8, 2005 | Jun 8, 2004 | Nov 22, 2003 | Oct 8, 1997 | Aug 1, 1994 |
FAQ
How far did EB-2 and EB-3 move in 2017?
EB-2 ROW stayed at Current; EB-2 China moved forward 8.5 months (Oct 15, 2012 to Jul 1, 2013); EB-2 India moved forward 6.6 months (Apr 15, 2008 to Nov 1, 2008); EB-3 ROW went from Aug 1, 2016 to Current; EB-3 China moved forward 5.9 months (Sep 8, 2013 to Mar 8, 2014); EB-3 India moved forward 19.0 months (Mar 15, 2005 to Oct 15, 2006), comparing the January 2017 and December 2017 final action dates.
How did the family categories move in 2017?
F1 ROW moved forward 12.8 months (Jan 8, 2010 to Feb 1, 2011); F2A ROW moved forward 9.0 months (Mar 22, 2015 to Dec 22, 2015); F2B ROW moved forward 5.5 months (Jun 8, 2010 to Nov 22, 2010); F3 ROW moved forward 6.3 months (Mar 1, 2005 to Sep 8, 2005); F4 ROW moved forward 4.5 months (Jan 22, 2004 to Jun 8, 2004); F4 India moved forward 6.3 months (May 15, 2003 to Nov 22, 2003); F4 Mexico moved forward 4.8 months (May 15, 1997 to Oct 8, 1997); F4 Philippines moved forward 13.8 months (Jun 8, 1993 to Aug 1, 1994).
Where can I see the full 2017 charts?
Each month in the table links to that issue on travel.state.gov, which has every category, country and both charts (final action dates and dates for filing). For the full history of one category and country, open its column heading.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin, issues from January 2017 to December 2017 (each linked in the table). Always confirm with the official bulletin before acting.