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Visa Bulletin for January 2004

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

24 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed compared with December 2003. Biggest moves: F3 (Philippines) advanced 3.4 months to Sep 1, 1989; F1 (Philippines) advanced 3.2 months to Dec 22, 1989; F4 (Philippines) advanced 2.2 months to Dec 22, 1981.

Final Action Dates — January 2004

An immigrant visa or green card can be approved only if the priority date is earlier than the date shown. Changes compared with December 2003 are shown under each date.

Family	All countries*	China	India	Mexico	Philippines
F1	Aug 1, 2000 +17 d	Aug 1, 2000 +17 d	Aug 1, 2000 +17 d	Oct 15, 1994 no change	Dec 22, 1989 +3.2 mo
F2A	Jan 1, 1999 +47 d	Jan 1, 1999 +47 d	Jan 1, 1999 +47 d	Jun 1, 1996 +54 d	Jan 1, 1999 +47 d
F2B	May 8, 1995 +7 d	May 8, 1995 +7 d	May 8, 1995 +7 d	Dec 8, 1991 +7 d	May 8, 1995 +7 d
F3	Aug 22, 1997 +7 d	Aug 22, 1997 +7 d	Aug 22, 1997 +7 d	Nov 22, 1994 +7 d	Sep 1, 1989 +3.4 mo
F4	Feb 22, 1992 +21 d	Feb 22, 1992 +21 d	Nov 22, 1990 +52 d	Feb 22, 1992 +21 d	Dec 22, 1981 +2.2 mo

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 January 2004 Visa Bulletin?

F3 (Philippines) advanced 3.4 months to Sep 1, 1989; F1 (Philippines) advanced 3.2 months to Dec 22, 1989; F4 (Philippines) advanced 2.2 months to Dec 22, 1981; F2A (Mexico) advanced 54 days to Jun 1, 1996; F4 (India) advanced 52 days to Nov 22, 1990; F2A (all countries, China, India and Philippines) advanced 47 days to Jan 1, 1999; F4 (all countries, China and Mexico) advanced 21 days to Feb 22, 1992; F1 (all countries, China and India) advanced 17 days to Aug 1, 2000.

Sources.

Visa Bulletin for January 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.