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September 2008 Visa Bulletin Family-Sponsored Predictions vs Actual Dates

Aug 2008 Oct 2008

Knowledge Date: August 31, 2008 · Methodology

Pref Row Other CountriesChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing
F1 pred
15 Mar 2002 → 15 Mar 2002 0
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15 Mar 2002 → 15 Mar 2002 0
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15 Mar 2002 → 15 Mar 2002 0
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08 Aug 1992 → 08 Aug 1992 0
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22 Mar 1993 → 22 Mar 1993 0
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real
01 Apr 2002 ↑ 17d -17d
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01 Apr 2002 ↑ 17d -17d
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01 Apr 2002 ↑ 17d -17d
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08 Sep 1992 ↑ 1m -31d
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01 Apr 1993 ↑ 10d -10d
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F2A pred
01 Oct 2003 → 01 Oct 2003 0
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01 Oct 2003 → 01 Oct 2003 0
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01 Oct 2003 → 01 Oct 2003 0
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? → 01 May 2002
Stalled
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01 Oct 2003 → 01 Oct 2003 0
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real
01 Dec 2003 ↑ 2m -61d
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01 Dec 2003 ↑ 2m -61d
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01 Dec 2003 ↑ 2m -61d
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Unavailable
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01 Dec 2003 ↑ 2m -61d
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F2B pred
01 Nov 1999 → 01 Nov 1999 0
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01 Nov 1999 → 01 Nov 1999 0
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01 Nov 1999 → 01 Nov 1999 0
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15 Apr 1992 → 15 Apr 1992 0
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15 Mar 1997 → 15 Mar 1997 0
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real
15 Dec 1999 ↑ 1m -44d
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15 Dec 1999 ↑ 1m -44d
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15 Dec 1999 ↑ 1m -44d
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22 Apr 1992 ↑ 7d -7d
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08 Apr 1997 ↑ 24d -24d
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F3 pred
08 Jun 2000 → 08 Jun 2000 0
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08 Jun 2000 → 08 Jun 2000 0
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08 Jun 2000 → 08 Jun 2000 0
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08 Sep 1992 → 08 Sep 1992 0
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01 Apr 1991 → 01 Apr 1991 0
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real
15 Jun 2000 ↑ 7d -7d
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15 Jun 2000 ↑ 7d -7d
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15 Jun 2000 ↑ 7d -7d
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15 Sep 1992 ↑ 7d -7d
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22 Apr 1991 ↑ 21d -21d
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F4 pred
08 Sep 1997 → 08 Sep 1997 0
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22 Feb 1997 → 22 Feb 1997 0
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22 Feb 1997 → 22 Feb 1997 0
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08 Jan 1995 → 08 Jan 1995 0
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08 Mar 1986 → 08 Mar 1986 0
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real
01 Oct 1997 ↑ 23d -23d
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08 Apr 1997 ↑ 1m -45d
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08 Apr 1997 ↑ 1m -45d
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15 Jan 1995 ↑ 7d -7d
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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 September 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 September 2008 forecast scored Typical miss ±28 days across 24 scored dates (worst 61d).

Model averaged 27.8d versus the naive “no-change” guess's 27.8d — falling behind the no-change baseline; the model landed closer on 0 of 24 scored dates.

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September 2008 Visa Bulletin — Frequently Asked Questions

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

In the September 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 India Final Action Date is 01 Apr 2002, 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 Mexico in September 2008?

In the September 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 Mexico Final Action Date is 08 Sep 1992, an advance of 1m versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

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

In the September 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 the Philippines Final Action Date is 01 Apr 1993, an advance of 10d versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

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

In the September 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A India Final Action Date is 01 Dec 2003, 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 Mexico in September 2008?

In the September 2008 Visa Bulletin, F2A Mexico is Unavailable for Final Action — no numbers are being issued this month. This is the official status published by the U.S. Department of State.

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

In the September 2008 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A the Philippines Final Action Date is 01 Dec 2003, an advance of 2m versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.