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Visa Bulletin for September 2003

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 1 retrogressed compared with August 2003. Biggest moves: F3 (Philippines) advanced 5.8 months to Sep 15, 1988; F4 (India) retrogressed 4.6 months to Jan 1, 1990; F4 (Philippines) advanced 4.2 months to Jul 8, 1981.

Final Action Dates — September 2003

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

Family	All countries*	China	India	Mexico	Philippines
F1	Apr 8, 2000 +2.2 mo	Apr 8, 2000 +2.2 mo	Apr 8, 2000 +2.2 mo	Sep 22, 1994 +2.3 mo	Apr 15, 1989 +24 d
F2A	Aug 15, 1998 +45 d	Aug 15, 1998 +45 d	Aug 15, 1998 +45 d	Feb 1, 1996 +17 d	Aug 15, 1998 +45 d
F2B	Mar 15, 1995 +59 d	Mar 15, 1995 +59 d	Mar 15, 1995 +59 d	Nov 26, 1991 +4 d	Mar 15, 1995 +59 d
F3	Jun 8, 1997 +38 d	Jun 8, 1997 +38 d	Jun 8, 1997 +38 d	Sep 1, 1994 +3.4 mo	Sep 15, 1988 +5.8 mo
F4	Nov 1, 1991 +40 d	Nov 1, 1991 +40 d	Jan 1, 1990 −4.6 mo	Nov 1, 1991 +40 d	Jul 8, 1981 +4.2 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 September 2003 Visa Bulletin?

F3 (Philippines) advanced 5.8 months to Sep 15, 1988; F4 (India) retrogressed 4.6 months to Jan 1, 1990; F4 (Philippines) advanced 4.2 months to Jul 8, 1981; F3 (Mexico) advanced 3.4 months to Sep 1, 1994; F1 (Mexico) advanced 2.3 months to Sep 22, 1994; F1 (all countries, China and India) advanced 2.2 months to Apr 8, 2000; F2B (all countries, China, India and Philippines) advanced 59 days to Mar 15, 1995; F2A (all countries, China, India and Philippines) advanced 45 days to Aug 15, 1998.

Sources.

Visa Bulletin for September 2003 (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.