Visa Bulletin May 2017 — Final Action Dates
Published May 2017 · Source: U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin (Final Action Dates, verbatim)
The official May 2017 Visa Bulletin cutoff dates are reproduced below exactly as published by the Department of State. Use them to check whether your priority date is Current for your employment or family category and country of chargeability. For trend analysis, open the per-country tracker pages linked at the bottom.
Employment-Based Final Action Dates — May 2017
| Category | All Chargeability Areas | China (mainland-born) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 (Priority Workers) | Current (C) | Current (C) | Current (C) | Current (C) | Current (C) |
| EB-2 (Advanced Degree / NIW) | Current (C) | Oct 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2009 | Current (C) | Current (C) |
| EB-3 (Skilled / Professional) | Current (C) | Sep 1, 2015 | Apr 22, 2006 | Current (C) | Jul 1, 2014 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Current (C) | Jun 1, 2008 | Apr 22, 2006 | Current (C) | Jul 1, 2014 |
| EB-4 (Special Immigrants) | Current (C) | Current (C) | Current (C) | Current (C) | Current (C) |
| EB-5 (Investor, Unreserved) | Current (C) | Sep 1, 2014 | Current (C) | Current (C) | Current (C) |
Family-Sponsored Final Action Dates — May 2017
| Category | All Chargeability Areas | China (mainland-born) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 (Unmarried Adult Sons/Daughters) | Jul 22, 2011 | Jul 22, 2011 | Jul 22, 2011 | Apr 1, 2096 | Sep 8, 2007 |
| F2A (Spouses & Minor Children of LPRs) | Apr 8, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 |
| F2B (Unmarried Adult Sons/Daughters of LPRs) | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 | Aug 8, 2096 | Jul 22, 2007 |
| F3 (Married Sons/Daughters of Citizens) | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 | May 1, 2095 | Feb 1, 2095 |
| F4 (Siblings of Citizens) | Nov 15, 2004 | Nov 15, 2004 | Jun 22, 2004 | Jan 8, 2098 | Feb 8, 2095 |
Per-country pages for May 2017
All Chargeability Areas
All employment cutoff dates for May 2017, All Chargeability Areas.
View →China (mainland-born)
All employment cutoff dates for May 2017, China (mainland-born).
View →India
All employment cutoff dates for May 2017, India.
View →Mexico
All employment cutoff dates for May 2017, Mexico.
View →Philippines
All employment cutoff dates for May 2017, Philippines.
View →Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the May 2017 cutoff dates come from?
All dates on this page are Final Action Dates published by the U.S. Department of State in the official Visa Bulletin. They are reproduced verbatim — no values are estimated or projected.
What does 'C' and 'U' mean on the Visa Bulletin?
'C' means Current — a visa number is immediately available. 'U' means Unavailable — the annual supply for that category and chargeability has been exhausted and no final action can be taken until it reopens.
How do I use these cutoffs with my priority date?
If your priority date is earlier than or equal to the cutoff for your category and country of chargeability, you are Current. Use the Visafig calculators to check your status or plan backward from a target green-card year.