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August 2006 Visa Bulletin Family-Sponsored Predictions vs Actual Dates

Knowledge Date: July 31, 2006 · Methodology

Official August 2006 Visa Bulletin Family-Sponsored Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing, by preference category and country of chargeability, shown alongside our model's predictions.
Pref Row Other CountriesChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing
F1 pred
01 Jan 2000 → 01 Jan 2000 0
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01 Jan 2000 → 01 Jan 2000 0
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01 Jan 2000 → 01 Jan 2000 0
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15 May 1992 → 15 May 1992 0
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22 Sep 1991 → 22 Sep 1991 0
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real
01 Jan 1997 ↓ 36m +1095d
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01 Jan 1997 ↓ 36m +1095d
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01 Jan 1997 ↓ 36m +1095d
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01 Jun 1992 ↑ 17d -17d
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01 Oct 1991 ↑ 9d -9d
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F2A pred
01 Sep 1999 → 01 Sep 1999 0
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01 Sep 1999 → 01 Sep 1999 0
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01 Sep 1999 → 01 Sep 1999 0
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01 Sep 1999 → 01 Sep 1999 0
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01 Sep 1999 → 01 Sep 1999 0
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real
08 Sep 1999 ↑ 7d -7d
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08 Sep 1999 ↑ 7d -7d
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08 Sep 1999 ↑ 7d -7d
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08 Sep 1999 ↑ 7d -7d
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08 Sep 1999 ↑ 7d -7d
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F2B pred
22 Aug 1996 → 22 Aug 1996 0
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22 Aug 1996 → 22 Aug 1996 0
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22 Aug 1996 → 22 Aug 1996 0
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01 Dec 1991 → 01 Dec 1991 0
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08 Jul 1996 → 08 Jul 1996 0
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real
22 Sep 1996 ↑ 1m -31d
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22 Sep 1996 ↑ 1m -31d
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22 Sep 1996 ↑ 1m -31d
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01 Dec 1991 0 exact
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01 Dec 1992 ↓ 43m +1315d
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F3 pred
22 Aug 1998 → 22 Aug 1998 0
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22 Aug 1998 → 22 Aug 1998 0
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22 Aug 1998 → 22 Aug 1998 0
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15 Oct 1993 → 15 Oct 1993 0
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01 Jul 1988 → 01 Jul 1988 0
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real
08 Sep 1998 ↑ 17d -17d
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08 Sep 1998 ↑ 17d -17d
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08 Sep 1998 ↑ 17d -17d
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01 Jan 1981 ↓ 155m +4670d
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01 Dec 1985 ↓ 31m +943d
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F4 pred
01 May 1995 → 01 May 1995 0
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01 May 1995 → 01 May 1995 0
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01 Oct 1994 → 01 Oct 1994 0
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15 Aug 1993 → 15 Aug 1993 0
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15 Dec 1983 → 15 Dec 1983 0
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real
15 Jun 1995 ↑ 1m -45d
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01 Jul 1994 ↓ 10m +304d
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01 Jan 1995 ↑ 3m -92d
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01 Jan 1993 ↓ 7m +226d
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15 Jan 1984 ↑ 1m -31d
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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 August 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 August 2006 forecast scored Typical miss ±445 days across 25 scored dates (worst 4670d).

Model averaged 444.6d versus the naive “no-change” guess's 444.6d — falling behind the no-change baseline; the model landed closer on 0 of 25 scored dates.

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August 2006 Visa Bulletin — Frequently Asked Questions

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

In the August 2006 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 India Final Action Date is 01 Jan 1997, a retrogression of 36m versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

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

In the August 2006 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 Mexico Final Action Date is 01 Jun 1992, an advance of 17d versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

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

In the August 2006 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 the Philippines Final Action Date is 01 Oct 1991, an advance of 9d versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F2A Final Action Date for India in August 2006?

In the August 2006 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A India Final Action Date is 08 Sep 1999, an advance of 7d versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F2A Final Action Date for Mexico in August 2006?

In the August 2006 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A Mexico Final Action Date is 08 Sep 1999, an advance of 7d versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F2A Final Action Date for the Philippines in August 2006?

In the August 2006 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A the Philippines Final Action Date is 08 Sep 1999, an advance of 7d versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.