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February 2009 Visa Bulletin Family-Sponsored Predictions vs Actual Dates

Jan 2009 Apr 2009

Knowledge Date: January 31, 2009 · Methodology

Pref Row Other CountriesChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing
F1 pred
15 Jun 2002 → 15 Jun 2002 0
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15 Jun 2002 → 15 Jun 2002 0
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15 Jun 2002 → 15 Jun 2002 0
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01 Oct 1992 → 01 Oct 1992 0
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15 Jul 1993 → 15 Jul 1993 0
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real
08 Jul 2002 ↑ 23d -23d
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08 Jul 2002 ↑ 23d -23d
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08 Jul 2002 ↑ 23d -23d
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08 Oct 1992 ↑ 7d -7d
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15 Jul 1993 0 exact
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F2A pred
15 May 2004 → 15 May 2004 0
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15 May 2004 → 15 May 2004 0
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15 May 2004 → 15 May 2004 0
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15 Aug 2001 → 15 Aug 2001 0
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15 May 2004 → 15 May 2004 0
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real
01 Jun 2004 ↑ 17d -17d
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01 Jun 2004 ↑ 17d -17d
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01 Jun 2004 ↑ 17d -17d
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22 Sep 2001 ↑ 1m -38d
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01 Jun 2004 ↑ 17d -17d
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F2B pred
22 Mar 2000 → 22 Mar 2000 0
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22 Mar 2000 → 22 Mar 2000 0
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22 Mar 2000 → 22 Mar 2000 0
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01 May 1992 → 01 May 1992 0
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01 Sep 1997 → 01 Sep 1997 0
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real
08 May 2000 ↑ 1m -47d
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08 May 2000 ↑ 1m -47d
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08 May 2000 ↑ 1m -47d
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01 May 1992 0 exact
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15 Oct 1997 ↑ 1m -44d
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F3 pred
01 Aug 2000 → 01 Aug 2000 0
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01 Aug 2000 → 01 Aug 2000 0
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01 Aug 2000 → 01 Aug 2000 0
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01 Oct 1992 → 01 Oct 1992 0
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22 May 1991 → 22 May 1991 0
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real
01 Aug 2000 0 exact
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01 Aug 2000 0 exact
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01 Aug 2000 0 exact
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08 Oct 1992 ↑ 7d -7d
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01 Jun 1991 ↑ 10d -10d
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F4 pred
08 Feb 1998 → 08 Feb 1998 0
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22 Aug 1997 → 22 Aug 1997 0
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01 Nov 1997 → 01 Nov 1997 0
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08 Mar 1995 → 08 Mar 1995 0
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01 May 1986 → 01 May 1986 0
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real
15 Feb 1998 ↑ 7d -7d
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22 Sep 1997 ↑ 1m -31d
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15 Jan 1998 ↑ 2m -75d
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22 Mar 1995 ↑ 14d -14d
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01 May 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 February 2009, 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 February 2009 forecast scored Typical miss ±20 days across 25 scored dates (worst 75d).

Model averaged 20.4d versus the naive “no-change” guess's 20.4d — falling behind the no-change baseline; the model landed closer on 0 of 25 scored dates.

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February 2009 Visa Bulletin — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the F1 Final Action Date for India in February 2009?

In the February 2009 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 India Final Action Date is 08 Jul 2002, an advance of 23d versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F1 Final Action Date for Mexico in February 2009?

In the February 2009 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 Mexico Final Action Date is 08 Oct 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 February 2009?

In the February 2009 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 the Philippines Final Action Date is 15 Jul 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 February 2009?

In the February 2009 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A India Final Action Date is 01 Jun 2004, 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 Mexico in February 2009?

In the February 2009 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A Mexico Final Action Date is 22 Sep 2001, 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 the Philippines in February 2009?

In the February 2009 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A the Philippines Final Action Date is 01 Jun 2004, an advance of 17d versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.