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Visa Bulletin for September 2004

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

1 final action dates advanced and 2 retrogressed compared with August 2004. Biggest moves: F3 (Philippines) retrogressed 12.4 months to Aug 22, 1987; F2B (Mexico) retrogressed 3 months to Sep 1, 1991; F4 (India) advanced 52 days to Sep 22, 1991.

Final Action Dates — September 2004

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

Family	All countries*	China	India	Mexico	Philippines
F1	Oct 22, 2000 no change	Oct 22, 2000 no change	Oct 22, 2000 no change	Jan 1, 1992 no change	Jul 15, 1990 no change
F2A	Apr 15, 2000 no change	Apr 15, 2000 no change	Apr 15, 2000 no change	Sep 15, 1997 no change	Apr 15, 2000 no change
F2B	Jul 1, 1995 no change	Jul 1, 1995 no change	Jul 1, 1995 no change	Sep 1, 1991 −3 mo	Jul 1, 1995 no change
F3	Oct 15, 1997 no change	Oct 15, 1997 no change	Oct 15, 1997 no change	May 1, 1992 no change	Aug 22, 1987 −12.4 mo
F4	Aug 15, 1992 no change	Aug 15, 1992 no change	Sep 22, 1991 +52 d	Aug 15, 1992 no change	Mar 22, 1982 no change

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 2004 Visa Bulletin?

F3 (Philippines) retrogressed 12.4 months to Aug 22, 1987; F2B (Mexico) retrogressed 3 months to Sep 1, 1991; F4 (India) advanced 52 days to Sep 22, 1991.

Sources.

Visa Bulletin for September 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.