February 2018 Visa Bulletin Released

01/17/2018

Yesterday the Department of State released the preliminary February 2018 Visa Bulletin. Though unlikely, this information is subject to change from now until February 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 remain current.

EB-2: India's final action date is expected to advance to December 8, 2008 and China's final action date is expected to advance to October 1, 2013. All remaining geographic regions will continue to have current final action dates.

EB-3: India's final action is expected to advance only one month to December 1, 2006. China's final action date is expected to advance five months to September 15, 2014, and the final action date for the Philippines is expected to advance two weeks to March 1, 2016. All remaining geographic regions will continue to have current final action dates.