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May 2006 Visa Bulletin Family-Sponsored Predictions vs Actual Dates

Apr 2006 Jun 2006

Knowledge Date: April 30, 2006 · Methodology

Pref Row Other CountriesChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing
F1 pred
22 Apr 2001 → 22 Apr 2001 0
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22 Apr 2001 → 22 Apr 2001 0
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22 Apr 2001 → 22 Apr 2001 0
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08 Aug 1994 → 08 Aug 1994 0
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22 Aug 1991 → 22 Aug 1991 0
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real
22 Apr 2001 0 exact
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22 Apr 2001 0 exact
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22 Apr 2001 0 exact
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01 Jan 1991 ↓ 43m +1315d
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22 Aug 1991 0 exact
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F2A pred - - - - - - - - - -
real - - - - - - - - - -
F2B pred
15 Jul 1996 → 15 Jul 1996 0
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15 Jul 1996 → 15 Jul 1996 0
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15 Jul 1996 → 15 Jul 1996 0
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15 Feb 1992 → 15 Feb 1992 0
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08 Jul 1996 → 08 Jul 1996 0
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real
15 Jul 1996 0 exact
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15 Jul 1996 0 exact
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15 Jul 1996 0 exact
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01 Sep 1991 ↓ 5m +167d
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08 Jul 1996 0 exact
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F3 pred
22 Jul 1998 → 22 Jul 1998 0
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22 Jul 1998 → 22 Jul 1998 0
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22 Jul 1998 → 22 Jul 1998 0
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01 Jan 1995 → 01 Jan 1995 0
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08 Feb 1991 → 08 Feb 1991 0
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real
22 Jul 1998 0 exact
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22 Jul 1998 0 exact
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22 Jul 1998 0 exact
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01 Jan 1993 ↓ 24m +730d
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01 Jul 1988 ↓ 31m +952d
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F4 pred
08 Nov 1994 → 08 Nov 1994 0
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08 Nov 1994 → 08 Nov 1994 0
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01 Apr 1994 → 01 Apr 1994 0
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15 Aug 1993 → 15 Aug 1993 0
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08 Oct 1983 → 08 Oct 1983 0
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real
01 Jan 1995 ↑ 1m -54d
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01 Jan 1995 ↑ 1m -54d
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01 Jun 1994 ↑ 2m -61d
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15 Aug 1993 0 exact
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15 Oct 1983 ↑ 7d -7d
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Legend: ↑ advance ↓ retrogression · Error badges: exact/≤15d 16–60d >60d · Hover any badge/date for details
This page is the accuracy archive — predictions that were made for May 2006, scored against what the State Department actually published. The current forecast is for November 2026. View the live Visa Bulletin for Family-Sponsored
How our May 2006 forecast scored Typical miss ±167 days across 20 scored dates (worst 1315d).

Model averaged 167.0d versus the naive “no-change” guess's 167.0d — falling behind the no-change baseline; the model landed closer on 0 of 20 scored dates.

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May 2006 Visa Bulletin — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the F1 Final Action Date for India in May 2006?

In the May 2006 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 India Final Action Date is 22 Apr 2001, unchanged from the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F1 Final Action Date for Mexico in May 2006?

In the May 2006 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 Mexico Final Action Date is 01 Jan 1991, a retrogression of 43m versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F1 Final Action Date for the Philippines in May 2006?

In the May 2006 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 the Philippines Final Action Date is 22 Aug 1991, unchanged from the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F2B Final Action Date for India in May 2006?

In the May 2006 Visa Bulletin, the official F2B India Final Action Date is 15 Jul 1996, unchanged from the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F2B Final Action Date for Mexico in May 2006?

In the May 2006 Visa Bulletin, the official F2B Mexico Final Action Date is 01 Sep 1991, a retrogression of 5m versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F2B Final Action Date for the Philippines in May 2006?

In the May 2006 Visa Bulletin, the official F2B the Philippines Final Action Date is 08 Jul 1996, unchanged from the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.