Visa Bulletin for December 2007
Compared with November 2007: 27 lines moved forward, 2 retrogressed, current for all countries: EB-1, EB-2, EB-4, EB-4 Religious Workers.
Final action dates
| Family | All countries | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jan 8, 2002+31 d | Jan 8, 2002+31 d | Jan 8, 2002+31 d | Jul 1, 1992+30 d | Sep 22, 1992+2.0 mo |
| F2A | Jan 15, 2003+31 d | Jan 15, 2003+31 d | Jan 15, 2003+31 d | May 1, 2002 | Jan 15, 2003+31 d |
| F2B | Oct 15, 1998+30 d | Oct 15, 1998+30 d | Oct 15, 1998+30 d | Mar 15, 1992 | Jan 1, 1997+10 d |
| F3 | Apr 8, 2000+38 d | Apr 8, 2000+38 d | Apr 8, 2000+38 d | Jul 8, 1992+30 d | Apr 1, 1991+31 d |
| F4 | Jun 22, 1997+31 d | Oct 8, 1996+30 d | Aug 15, 1996+54 d | Sep 22, 1994+31 d | Nov 8, 1985+3.0 mo |
| Employment | All countries | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Current | Jan 1, 2003−36.0 mo | Jan 1, 2002−27.0 mo | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Sep 1, 2002+31 d | Oct 15, 2001+44 d | May 1, 2001+9 d | Apr 22, 2001 | Sep 1, 2002+31 d |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Oct 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2001 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-4 Religious Workers | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
What moved
Moved forward 27
- F4Philippines+3.0 moNov 8, 1985
- F1Philippines+2.0 moSep 22, 1992
- F4India+54 dAug 15, 1996
- EB-3China+44 dOct 15, 2001
- F3All countries+38 dApr 8, 2000
- F3China+38 dApr 8, 2000
- F3India+38 dApr 8, 2000
- F1All countries+31 dJan 8, 2002
Show all 27
- F1China+31 dJan 8, 2002
- F1India+31 dJan 8, 2002
- F2AAll countries+31 dJan 15, 2003
- F2AChina+31 dJan 15, 2003
- F2AIndia+31 dJan 15, 2003
- F2APhilippines+31 dJan 15, 2003
- F3Philippines+31 dApr 1, 1991
- F4All countries+31 dJun 22, 1997
- F4Mexico+31 dSep 22, 1994
- EB-3All countries+31 dSep 1, 2002
- EB-3Philippines+31 dSep 1, 2002
- F1Mexico+30 dJul 1, 1992
- F2BAll countries+30 dOct 15, 1998
- F2BChina+30 dOct 15, 1998
- F2BIndia+30 dOct 15, 1998
- F3Mexico+30 dJul 8, 1992
- F4China+30 dOct 8, 1996
- F2BPhilippines+10 dJan 1, 1997
- EB-3India+9 dMay 1, 2001
What the State Department said
China-mainland born and India employment second preference cut-off dates retrogress for decemberIt has been necessary to retrogress both the China-mainland born and India Employment Second preference cut-off dates. This is a direct result of extraordinarily heavy applicant demand for numbers, primarily by Citizenship and Immigration Services offices for adjustment of status cases. Additional retrogressions cannot be ruled out during the second quarter of the fiscal year.
Immigrant visa availability during the coming monthsThe following projections are based on the demand patterns which are currently being experienced. Fluctuations in demand could alter such projections at any time. Therefore, they should only be used as a guideline of what might occur. Under no circumstances should they be used as a basis for making any formal plans prior to the announcement of the monthly cut-off dates.
Family Preferences - Worldwide: Movement consistent with that of recent months can be expected for the foreseeable future.
Employment Preferences - Worldwide and Philippines:
First: Will remain “Current”
Second: Will remain “Current”
Third: Slow forward movement should be possible while demand patterns are established.
Released Nov 13, 2007. Official text: travel.state.gov.
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Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin (travel.state.gov), every monthly bulletin since 2003, parsed by 77.today. A bulletin can be revised after release; the State Department's page is the binding text. Not legal advice.