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December 2008 Visa Bulletin Family-Sponsored Predictions vs Actual Dates

Nov 2008 Jan 2009

Knowledge Date: November 30, 2008 · Methodology

Pref Row Other CountriesChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing
F1 pred
01 May 2002 → 01 May 2002 0
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01 May 2002 → 01 May 2002 0
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01 May 2002 → 01 May 2002 0
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15 Sep 1992 → 15 Sep 1992 0
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01 May 1993 → 01 May 1993 0
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real
22 May 2002 ↑ 21d -21d
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22 May 2002 ↑ 21d -21d
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22 May 2002 ↑ 21d -21d
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22 Sep 1992 ↑ 7d -7d
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01 Jun 1993 ↑ 1m -31d
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F2A pred
08 Feb 2004 → 08 Feb 2004 0
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08 Feb 2004 → 08 Feb 2004 0
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08 Feb 2004 → 08 Feb 2004 0
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15 Jul 2001 → 15 Jul 2001 0
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08 Feb 2004 → 08 Feb 2004 0
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real
01 Apr 2004 ↑ 1m -53d
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01 Apr 2004 ↑ 1m -53d
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01 Apr 2004 ↑ 1m -53d
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01 Aug 2001 ↑ 17d -17d
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01 Apr 2004 ↑ 1m -53d
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F2B pred
15 Jan 2000 → 15 Jan 2000 0
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15 Jan 2000 → 15 Jan 2000 0
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15 Jan 2000 → 15 Jan 2000 0
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22 Apr 1992 → 22 Apr 1992 0
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15 Jun 1997 → 15 Jun 1997 0
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real
15 Feb 2000 ↑ 1m -31d
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15 Feb 2000 ↑ 1m -31d
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15 Feb 2000 ↑ 1m -31d
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01 May 1992 ↑ 9d -9d
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15 Jul 1997 ↑ 1m -30d
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F3 pred
01 Jul 2000 → 01 Jul 2000 0
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01 Jul 2000 → 01 Jul 2000 0
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01 Jul 2000 → 01 Jul 2000 0
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15 Sep 1992 → 15 Sep 1992 0
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08 May 1991 → 08 May 1991 0
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real
22 Jul 2000 ↑ 21d -21d
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22 Jul 2000 ↑ 21d -21d
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22 Jul 2000 ↑ 21d -21d
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01 Oct 1992 ↑ 16d -16d
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15 May 1991 ↑ 7d -7d
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F4 pred
15 Nov 1997 → 15 Nov 1997 0
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08 Jun 1997 → 08 Jun 1997 0
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22 Jul 1997 → 22 Jul 1997 0
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22 Jan 1995 → 22 Jan 1995 0
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22 Mar 1986 → 22 Mar 1986 0
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real
01 Jan 1998 ↑ 1m -47d
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15 Jul 1997 ↑ 1m -37d
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15 Sep 1997 ↑ 1m -55d
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15 Feb 1995 ↑ 24d -24d
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15 Apr 1986 ↑ 24d -24d
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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 December 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 December 2008 forecast scored Typical miss ±29 days across 25 scored dates (worst 55d).

Model averaged 29.4d versus the naive “no-change” guess's 29.4d — falling behind the no-change baseline; the model landed closer on 0 of 25 scored dates.

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December 2008 Visa Bulletin — Frequently Asked Questions

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

In the December 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 India Final Action Date is 22 May 2002, an advance of 21d versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

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

In the December 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 Mexico Final Action Date is 22 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 December 2008?

In the December 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 the Philippines Final Action Date is 01 Jun 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 December 2008?

In the December 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A India Final Action Date is 01 Apr 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 December 2008?

In the December 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A Mexico Final Action Date is 01 Aug 2001, an advance of 17d versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

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

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