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Visa Bulletin for February 2004

Final action dates for family-sponsored and employment-based green cards, as published by the U.S. Department of State.

19 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed compared with January 2004. Biggest moves: F1 (Philippines) advanced 5.3 months to Jun 1, 1990; F3 (Philippines) advanced 4.5 months to Jan 15, 1990; F2A (Mexico) advanced 2 months to Aug 1, 1996.

Final Action Dates — February 2004

An immigrant visa or green card can be approved only if the priority date is earlier than the date shown. Changes compared with January 2004 are shown under each date.

Family	All countries*	China	India	Mexico	Philippines
F1	Sep 8, 2000 +38 d	Sep 8, 2000 +38 d	Sep 8, 2000 +38 d	Oct 15, 1994 no change	Jun 1, 1990 +5.3 mo
F2A	Mar 1, 1999 +59 d	Mar 1, 1999 +59 d	Mar 1, 1999 +59 d	Aug 1, 1996 +2 mo	Mar 1, 1999 +59 d
F2B	May 8, 1995 no change	May 8, 1995 no change	May 8, 1995 no change	Dec 8, 1991 no change	May 8, 1995 no change
F3	Sep 15, 1997 +24 d	Sep 15, 1997 +24 d	Sep 15, 1997 +24 d	Jan 8, 1995 +47 d	Jan 15, 1990 +4.5 mo
F4	Apr 1, 1992 +39 d	Apr 1, 1992 +39 d	Dec 22, 1990 +30 d	Apr 1, 1992 +39 d	Jan 22, 1982 +31 d

Employment	All countries*	China	India	Mexico	Philippines
EB-1	Current no change	Current no change	Current no change	Current no change	Current no change
EB-2	Current no change	Current no change	Current no change	Current no change	Current no change
EB-3	Current no change	Current no change	Current no change	Current no change	Current no change
EB-3 Other Workers	Current no change	Current no change	Current no change	Current no change	Current no change
EB-4	Current no change	Current no change	Current no change	Current no change	Current no change
EB-5 Unreserved	Current no change	— no change	Current no change	Current no change	Current no change

* "All countries" = All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed. "Current" means no backlog: any priority date qualifies. Dates are copied from the official bulletin; always confirm on travel.state.gov before acting.

Summary

What changed in the February 2004 Visa Bulletin?

F1 (Philippines) advanced 5.3 months to Jun 1, 1990; F3 (Philippines) advanced 4.5 months to Jan 15, 1990; F2A (Mexico) advanced 2 months to Aug 1, 1996; F2A (all countries, China, India and Philippines) advanced 59 days to Mar 1, 1999; F3 (Mexico) advanced 47 days to Jan 8, 1995; F4 (all countries, China and Mexico) advanced 39 days to Apr 1, 1992; F1 (all countries, China and India) advanced 38 days to Sep 8, 2000; F4 (Philippines) advanced 31 days to Jan 22, 1982.

Sources.

Visa Bulletin for February 2004 (travel.state.gov)

Figures are copied from the official files without changes; derived numbers (changes, backlog estimates) are explained on the methodology page. Not legal advice.