Visa Bulletin 2018
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
The final action dates from all 12 Visa Bulletins of 2018, one row per month, for the categories and countries people follow most. From January 2018 to December 2018, 4 of these 8 employment-based cutoffs moved forward and 0 moved back; EB-2 India moved forward 4.3 months (Nov 22, 2008 to Apr 1, 2009).
Employment-based final action dates, 2018
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 2018 | Current | Current | Current | Aug 8, 2013 | Nov 22, 2008 | Current | Apr 15, 2014 | Nov 1, 2006 |
| February 2018 | Current | Current | Current | Oct 1, 2013 | Dec 8, 2008 | Current | Sep 15, 2014 | Dec 1, 2006 |
| March 2018 | Current | Current | Current | Dec 8, 2013 | Dec 15, 2008 | Current | Nov 15, 2014 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| April 2018 | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 | Current | Aug 1, 2014 | Dec 22, 2008 | Current | Jun 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| May 2018 | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 | Current | Sep 1, 2014 | Dec 22, 2008 | Current | Jun 1, 2015 | May 1, 2008 |
| June 2018 | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 | Current | Sep 1, 2014 | Dec 26, 2008 | Current | Jun 1, 2015 | May 1, 2008 |
| July 2018 | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 | Current | Jan 1, 2015 | Mar 15, 2009 | Current | Jan 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| August 2018 | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 | Current | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 15, 2009 | Current | Jul 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| September 2018 | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2007 | Nov 1, 2016 | Nov 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2003 |
| October 2018 | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 | Current | Apr 1, 2015 | Mar 26, 2009 | Current | Jun 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| November 2018 | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 | Current | May 15, 2015 | Mar 26, 2009 | Current | Jun 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| December 2018 | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 | Current | Jul 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2009 | Current | Jun 8, 2015 | Mar 1, 2009 |
How the employment-based cutoffs moved in 2018
- EB-1 India went from Current to Sep 1, 2016
- EB-1 China went from Current to Sep 1, 2016
- EB-2 ROW stayed at Current
- EB-2 China moved forward 22.7 months (Aug 8, 2013 to Jul 1, 2015)
- EB-2 India moved forward 4.3 months (Nov 22, 2008 to Apr 1, 2009)
- EB-3 ROW stayed at Current
- EB-3 China moved forward 13.8 months (Apr 15, 2014 to Jun 8, 2015)
- EB-3 India moved forward 28.0 months (Nov 1, 2006 to Mar 1, 2009)
Family-sponsored final action dates, 2018
| Bulletin | F1 ROW | F2A ROW | F2B ROW | F3 ROW | F4 ROW | F4 India | F4 Mexico | F4 Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2018 | Mar 15, 2011 | Feb 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2010 | Oct 8, 2005 | Jun 22, 2004 | Dec 15, 2003 | Nov 1, 1997 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| February 2018 | Mar 15, 2011 | Mar 1, 2016 | Jan 15, 2011 | Nov 15, 2005 | Jul 22, 2004 | Jan 8, 2004 | Nov 8, 1997 | Oct 1, 1994 |
| March 2018 | Mar 22, 2011 | Mar 22, 2016 | Mar 1, 2011 | Dec 15, 2005 | Aug 22, 2004 | Feb 1, 2004 | Nov 15, 1997 | Nov 22, 1994 |
| April 2018 | Apr 8, 2011 | May 1, 2016 | Apr 8, 2011 | Jan 8, 2006 | Sep 15, 2004 | Feb 15, 2004 | Dec 8, 1997 | Dec 15, 1994 |
| May 2018 | Apr 8, 2011 | Jun 1, 2016 | May 15, 2011 | Feb 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2004 | Mar 1, 2004 | Jan 8, 1998 | Feb 1, 1995 |
| June 2018 | Apr 8, 2011 | Jun 8, 2016 | Jun 22, 2011 | Mar 15, 2006 | Oct 22, 2004 | Mar 15, 2004 | Jan 8, 1998 | Feb 22, 1995 |
| July 2018 | Apr 22, 2011 | Jun 22, 2016 | Aug 15, 2011 | May 1, 2006 | Nov 15, 2004 | Mar 22, 2004 | Jan 15, 1998 | Mar 22, 1995 |
| August 2018 | May 8, 2011 | Jul 22, 2016 | Oct 22, 2011 | Jun 15, 2006 | Dec 22, 2004 | Mar 22, 2004 | Jan 15, 1998 | Apr 22, 1995 |
| September 2018 | Apr 8, 2011 | Jul 22, 2016 | Nov 1, 2011 | May 1, 2006 | Jan 8, 2005 | Apr 8, 2004 | Jan 15, 1998 | Jun 1, 1995 |
| October 2018 | Jun 1, 2011 | Aug 22, 2016 | Nov 22, 2011 | Jun 15, 2006 | Feb 15, 2005 | May 1, 2004 | Jan 22, 1998 | Jun 8, 1995 |
| November 2018 | Jun 22, 2011 | Sep 15, 2016 | Jan 1, 2012 | Jul 8, 2006 | Mar 22, 2005 | Jun 1, 2004 | Feb 8, 1998 | Jun 15, 1995 |
| December 2018 | Aug 8, 2011 | Oct 8, 2016 | Feb 15, 2012 | Aug 1, 2006 | Apr 22, 2005 | Jun 8, 2004 | Feb 8, 1998 | Jul 15, 1995 |
FAQ
How far did EB-2 and EB-3 move in 2018?
EB-2 ROW stayed at Current; EB-2 China moved forward 22.7 months (Aug 8, 2013 to Jul 1, 2015); EB-2 India moved forward 4.3 months (Nov 22, 2008 to Apr 1, 2009); EB-3 ROW stayed at Current; EB-3 China moved forward 13.8 months (Apr 15, 2014 to Jun 8, 2015); EB-3 India moved forward 28.0 months (Nov 1, 2006 to Mar 1, 2009), comparing the January 2018 and December 2018 final action dates.
How did the family categories move in 2018?
F1 ROW moved forward 4.8 months (Mar 15, 2011 to Aug 8, 2011); F2A ROW moved forward 8.2 months (Feb 1, 2016 to Oct 8, 2016); F2B ROW moved forward 14.5 months (Dec 1, 2010 to Feb 15, 2012); F3 ROW moved forward 9.8 months (Oct 8, 2005 to Aug 1, 2006); F4 ROW moved forward 10.0 months (Jun 22, 2004 to Apr 22, 2005); F4 India moved forward 5.8 months (Dec 15, 2003 to Jun 8, 2004); F4 Mexico moved forward 3.3 months (Nov 1, 1997 to Feb 8, 1998); F4 Philippines moved forward 10.4 months (Sep 1, 1994 to Jul 15, 1995).
Where can I see the full 2018 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 2018 to December 2018 (each linked in the table). Always confirm with the official bulletin before acting.