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November 2008 Visa Bulletin Family-Sponsored Predictions vs Actual Dates

Oct 2008 Dec 2008

Knowledge Date: October 31, 2008 · Methodology

Pref Row Other CountriesChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing
F1 pred
15 Apr 2002 → 15 Apr 2002 0
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15 Apr 2002 → 15 Apr 2002 0
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15 Apr 2002 → 15 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
01 May 2002 ↑ 16d -16d
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01 May 2002 ↑ 16d -16d
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01 May 2002 ↑ 16d -16d
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15 Sep 1992 ↑ 7d -7d
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01 May 1993 ↑ 1m -30d
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F2A pred
01 Jan 2004 → 01 Jan 2004 0
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01 Jan 2004 → 01 Jan 2004 0
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01 Jan 2004 → 01 Jan 2004 0
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01 May 2001 → 01 May 2001 0
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01 Jan 2004 → 01 Jan 2004 0
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real
08 Feb 2004 ↑ 1m -38d
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08 Feb 2004 ↑ 1m -38d
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08 Feb 2004 ↑ 1m -38d
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15 Jul 2001 ↑ 2m -75d
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08 Feb 2004 ↑ 1m -38d
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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 May 1997 → 08 May 1997 0
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real
15 Jan 2000 ↑ 1m -31d
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15 Jan 2000 ↑ 1m -31d
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15 Jan 2000 ↑ 1m -31d
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22 Apr 1992 0 exact
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15 Jun 1997 ↑ 1m -38d
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F3 pred
22 Jun 2000 → 22 Jun 2000 0
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22 Jun 2000 → 22 Jun 2000 0
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22 Jun 2000 → 22 Jun 2000 0
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15 Sep 1992 → 15 Sep 1992 0
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01 May 1991 → 01 May 1991 0
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real
01 Jul 2000 ↑ 9d -9d
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01 Jul 2000 ↑ 9d -9d
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01 Jul 2000 ↑ 9d -9d
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15 Sep 1992 0 exact
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08 May 1991 ↑ 7d -7d
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F4 pred
22 Oct 1997 → 22 Oct 1997 0
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01 May 1997 → 01 May 1997 0
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22 May 1997 → 22 May 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
15 Nov 1997 ↑ 24d -24d
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08 Jun 1997 ↑ 1m -38d
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22 Jul 1997 ↑ 2m -61d
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22 Jan 1995 ↑ 7d -7d
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22 Mar 1986 ↑ 14d -14d
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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 November 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 November 2008 forecast scored Typical miss ±25 days across 25 scored dates (worst 75d).

Model averaged 24.8d versus the naive “no-change” guess's 24.8d — falling behind the no-change baseline; the model landed closer on 0 of 25 scored dates.

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November 2008 Visa Bulletin — Frequently Asked Questions

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

In the November 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 India Final Action Date is 01 May 2002, an advance of 16d versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

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

In the November 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 Mexico Final Action Date is 15 Sep 1992, an advance of 7d versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

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

In the November 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 the Philippines Final Action Date is 01 May 1993, 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 India in November 2008?

In the November 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A India Final Action Date is 08 Feb 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 November 2008?

In the November 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A Mexico Final Action Date is 15 Jul 2001, an advance of 2m versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

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

In the November 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A the Philippines Final Action Date is 08 Feb 2004, an advance of 1m versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.