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May 2009 Visa Bulletin Family-Sponsored Predictions vs Actual Dates

Apr 2009 Jun 2009

Knowledge Date: April 30, 2009 · Methodology

Pref Row Other CountriesChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing
F1 pred
15 Aug 2002 → 15 Aug 2002 0
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15 Aug 2002 → 15 Aug 2002 0
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15 Aug 2002 → 15 Aug 2002 0
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08 Oct 1992 → 08 Oct 1992 0
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01 Aug 1993 → 01 Aug 1993 0
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real
22 Sep 2002 ↑ 1m -38d
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22 Sep 2002 ↑ 1m -38d
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22 Sep 2002 ↑ 1m -38d
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08 Oct 1992 0 exact
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01 Aug 1993 0 exact
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F2A pred
15 Aug 2004 → 15 Aug 2004 0
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15 Aug 2004 → 15 Aug 2004 0
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15 Aug 2004 → 15 Aug 2004 0
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01 Jan 2002 → 01 Jan 2002 0
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15 Aug 2004 → 15 Aug 2004 0
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real
08 Oct 2004 ↑ 1m -54d
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08 Oct 2004 ↑ 1m -54d
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08 Oct 2004 ↑ 1m -54d
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01 Apr 2002 ↑ 3m -90d
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08 Oct 2004 ↑ 1m -54d
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F2B pred
01 Sep 2000 → 01 Sep 2000 0
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01 Sep 2000 → 01 Sep 2000 0
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01 Sep 2000 → 01 Sep 2000 0
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01 May 1992 → 01 May 1992 0
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15 Jan 1998 → 15 Jan 1998 0
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real
15 Nov 2000 ↑ 2m -75d
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15 Nov 2000 ↑ 2m -75d
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15 Nov 2000 ↑ 2m -75d
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01 May 1992 0 exact
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01 Feb 1998 ↑ 17d -17d
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F3 pred
22 Aug 2000 → 22 Aug 2000 0
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22 Aug 2000 → 22 Aug 2000 0
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22 Aug 2000 → 22 Aug 2000 0
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22 Oct 1992 → 22 Oct 1992 0
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15 Jun 1991 → 15 Jun 1991 0
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real
08 Sep 2000 ↑ 17d -17d
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08 Sep 2000 ↑ 17d -17d
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08 Sep 2000 ↑ 17d -17d
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22 Oct 1992 0 exact
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22 Jun 1991 ↑ 7d -7d
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F4 pred
15 Apr 1998 → 15 Apr 1998 0
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08 Jan 1998 → 08 Jan 1998 0
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15 Apr 1998 → 15 Apr 1998 0
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22 Apr 1995 → 22 Apr 1995 0
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22 Jun 1986 → 22 Jun 1986 0
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real
08 Jun 1998 ↑ 1m -54d
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22 Mar 1998 ↑ 2m -73d
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08 Jun 1998 ↑ 1m -54d
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01 May 1995 ↑ 9d -9d
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08 Jul 1986 ↑ 16d -16d
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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 May 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 May 2009 forecast scored Typical miss ±37 days across 25 scored dates (worst 90d).

Model averaged 37.0d versus the naive “no-change” guess's 37.0d — falling behind the no-change baseline; the model landed closer on 0 of 25 scored dates.

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May 2009 Visa Bulletin — Frequently Asked Questions

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

In the May 2009 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 India Final Action Date is 22 Sep 2002, 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 Mexico in May 2009?

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

In the May 2009 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 the Philippines Final Action Date is 01 Aug 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 May 2009?

In the May 2009 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A India Final Action Date is 08 Oct 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 May 2009?

In the May 2009 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A Mexico Final Action Date is 01 Apr 2002, an advance of 3m versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F2A Final Action Date for the Philippines in May 2009?

In the May 2009 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A the Philippines Final Action Date is 08 Oct 2004, an advance of 1m versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.