Visa Bulletin August 2018 — Final Action Dates
Published August 2018 · Source: U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin (Final Action Dates, verbatim)
The official August 2018 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 — August 2018
| 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) | Apr 1, 2015 | Current (C) | May 22, 2009 | Current (C) |
| EB-3 (Skilled / Professional) | Current (C) | Jan 1, 2016 | Current (C) | May 1, 2009 | Current (C) |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Current (C) | Jun 1, 2008 | Current (C) | May 1, 2009 | Current (C) |
| EB-4 (Special Immigrants) | Current (C) | Current (C) | May 1, 2016 | Current (C) | Current (C) |
| EB-5 (Investor, Unreserved) | Current (C) | Oct 1, 2014 | Current (C) | Current (C) | Current (C) |
Family-Sponsored Final Action Dates — August 2018
| Category | All Chargeability Areas | China (mainland-born) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 (Unmarried Adult Sons/Daughters) | Mar 8, 2012 | Mar 8, 2012 | Mar 8, 2012 | Sep 1, 2098 | Feb 15, 2008 |
| F2A (Spouses & Minor Children of LPRs) | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| F2B (Unmarried Adult Sons/Daughters of LPRs) | Jan 8, 2012 | Jan 8, 2012 | Jan 8, 2012 | Jun 8, 2097 | Dec 15, 2007 |
| F3 (Married Sons/Daughters of Citizens) | Sep 22, 2006 | Sep 22, 2006 | Sep 22, 2006 | Oct 8, 2098 | Aug 1, 2095 |
| F4 (Siblings of Citizens) | May 1, 2005 | May 1, 2005 | Jan 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2098 | Dec 1, 2095 |
Per-country pages for August 2018
All Chargeability Areas
All employment cutoff dates for August 2018, All Chargeability Areas.
View →China (mainland-born)
All employment cutoff dates for August 2018, China (mainland-born).
View →India
All employment cutoff dates for August 2018, India.
View →Mexico
All employment cutoff dates for August 2018, Mexico.
View →Philippines
All employment cutoff dates for August 2018, Philippines.
View →Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the August 2018 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.