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October 2008 Visa Bulletin Family-Sponsored Predictions vs Actual Dates

Sep 2008 Nov 2008

Knowledge Date: September 30, 2008 · Methodology

Pref Row Other CountriesChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing
F1 pred
01 Apr 2002 → 01 Apr 2002 0
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01 Apr 2002 → 01 Apr 2002 0
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01 Apr 2002 → 01 Apr 2002 0
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08 Sep 1992 → 08 Sep 1992 0
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01 Apr 1993 → 01 Apr 1993 0
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real
15 Apr 2002 ↑ 14d -14d
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15 Apr 2002 ↑ 14d -14d
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15 Apr 2002 ↑ 14d -14d
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08 Sep 1992 0 exact
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01 Apr 1993 0 exact
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F2A pred
01 Dec 2003 → 01 Dec 2003 0
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01 Dec 2003 → 01 Dec 2003 0
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01 Dec 2003 → 01 Dec 2003 0
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? → 01 May 2002
Stalled
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01 Dec 2003 → 01 Dec 2003 0
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real
01 Jan 2004 ↑ 1m -31d
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01 Jan 2004 ↑ 1m -31d
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01 Jan 2004 ↑ 1m -31d
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01 May 2001 +365d
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01 Jan 2004 ↑ 1m -31d
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F2B pred
15 Dec 1999 → 15 Dec 1999 0
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15 Dec 1999 → 15 Dec 1999 0
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15 Dec 1999 → 15 Dec 1999 0
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22 Apr 1992 → 22 Apr 1992 0
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08 Apr 1997 → 08 Apr 1997 0
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real
15 Dec 1999 0 exact
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15 Dec 1999 0 exact
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15 Dec 1999 0 exact
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22 Apr 1992 0 exact
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08 May 1997 ↑ 1m -30d
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F3 pred
15 Jun 2000 → 15 Jun 2000 0
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15 Jun 2000 → 15 Jun 2000 0
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15 Jun 2000 → 15 Jun 2000 0
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15 Sep 1992 → 15 Sep 1992 0
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22 Apr 1991 → 22 Apr 1991 0
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real
22 Jun 2000 ↑ 7d -7d
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22 Jun 2000 ↑ 7d -7d
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22 Jun 2000 ↑ 7d -7d
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15 Sep 1992 0 exact
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01 May 1991 ↑ 9d -9d
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F4 pred
01 Oct 1997 → 01 Oct 1997 0
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08 Apr 1997 → 08 Apr 1997 0
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08 Apr 1997 → 08 Apr 1997 0
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15 Jan 1995 → 15 Jan 1995 0
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08 Mar 1986 → 08 Mar 1986 0
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real
22 Oct 1997 ↑ 21d -21d
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01 May 1997 ↑ 23d -23d
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22 May 1997 ↑ 1m -44d
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15 Jan 1995 0 exact
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08 Mar 1986 0 exact
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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 October 2008, 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 October 2008 forecast scored Typical miss ±27 days across 25 scored dates (worst 365d).

Model averaged 13.1d versus the naive “no-change” guess's 13.1d — falling behind the no-change baseline; the model landed closer on 0 of 24 scored dates.

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October 2008 Visa Bulletin — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the F1 Final Action Date for India in October 2008?

In the October 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 India Final Action Date is 15 Apr 2002, an advance of 14d versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F1 Final Action Date for Mexico in October 2008?

In the October 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 Mexico Final Action Date is 08 Sep 1992, unchanged from the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F1 Final Action Date for the Philippines in October 2008?

In the October 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 the Philippines Final Action Date is 01 Apr 1993, unchanged from the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F2A Final Action Date for India in October 2008?

In the October 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A India Final Action Date is 01 Jan 2004, an advance of 1m versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F2A Final Action Date for Mexico in October 2008?

In the October 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A Mexico Final Action Date is 01 May 2001. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F2A Final Action Date for the Philippines in October 2008?

In the October 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A the Philippines Final Action Date is 01 Jan 2004, an advance of 1m versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.