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Visa Bulletin for March 2003

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

14 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed compared with February 2003. Biggest moves: F2B (all countries, China and Philippines) advanced 40 days to Jul 1, 1994; F3 (Mexico) advanced 35 days to Mar 22, 1993; F1 (all countries and China) advanced 31 days to Jun 22, 1999.

Final Action Dates — March 2003

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

FamilyAll countries*ChinaMexicoPhilippines
F1 Jun 22, 1999
+31 d
 Jun 22, 1999
+31 d
 May 1, 1993
+30 d
 Apr 1, 1990
no change
F2A Dec 8, 1997
+23 d
 Dec 8, 1997
+23 d
 Jul 1, 1995
+23 d
 Dec 8, 1997
+23 d
F2B Jul 1, 1994
+40 d
 Jul 1, 1994
+40 d
 Nov 8, 1991
+7 d
 Jul 1, 1994
+40 d
F3 Feb 22, 1997
+14 d
 Feb 22, 1997
+14 d
 Mar 22, 1993
+35 d
 Dec 8, 1989
no change
EmploymentAll countries*ChinaMexicoPhilippines
EB-1 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
EB-3 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
EB-4 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

* "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 March 2003 Visa Bulletin?

F2B (all countries, China and Philippines) advanced 40 days to Jul 1, 1994; F3 (Mexico) advanced 35 days to Mar 22, 1993; F1 (all countries and China) advanced 31 days to Jun 22, 1999; F1 (Mexico) advanced 30 days to May 1, 1993; F2A (all countries, China and Philippines) advanced 23 days to Dec 8, 1997; F2A (Mexico) advanced 23 days to Jul 1, 1995; F3 (all countries and China) advanced 14 days to Feb 22, 1997; F2B (Mexico) advanced 7 days to Nov 8, 1991.

Sources.

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