October Visa Bulletin Released

09/14/2018

The Department of State has released the preliminary October 2018 Visa Bulletin. Though unlikely, this information is subject to change from now until October 1, 2018. We will provide updates regarding any significant changes. Below is a breakdown of the projected final action dates for the EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 categories.

EB-1: All geographic regions are projected to continue to have retrogressed final action dates. India and China's final action dates will advance to June 1, 2016. All remaining geographic regions are projected to advance to April 1, 2017.

EB-2: India's final action date will advance to March 26, 2009 and China's final action date will advance to April 1, 2015. All remaining geographic regions are projected to have current final action dates.

EB-3: India's final action date will advance to January 1, 2009, while China's final action date is expected to advance to June 1, 2015. The Philippines will advance to June 1, 2017, and all other geographic regions will have current final action dates.