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January 2012 Visa Bulletin Family-Sponsored Predictions vs Actual Dates

Dec 2011 Feb 2012

Knowledge Date: December 31, 2011 · Methodology

Pref Row Other CountriesChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing
F1 pred
01 Sep 2004 → 01 Sep 2004 0
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01 Sep 2004 → 01 Sep 2004 0
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01 Sep 2004 → 01 Sep 2004 0
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08 Apr 1993 → 08 Apr 1993 0
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01 Mar 1997 → 01 Mar 1997 0
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real
15 Oct 2004 ↑ 1m -44d
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15 Oct 2004 ↑ 1m -44d
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15 Oct 2004 ↑ 1m -44d
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15 Apr 1993 ↑ 7d -7d
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15 Apr 1997 ↑ 1m -45d
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F2A pred
22 Mar 2009 → 22 Mar 2009 0
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22 Mar 2009 → 22 Mar 2009 0
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22 Mar 2009 → 22 Mar 2009 0
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08 Feb 2009 → 08 Feb 2009 0
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22 Mar 2009 → 22 Mar 2009 0
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real
22 Apr 2009 ↑ 1m -31d
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22 Apr 2009 ↑ 1m -31d
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22 Apr 2009 ↑ 1m -31d
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22 Mar 2009 ↑ 1m -42d
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22 Apr 2009 ↑ 1m -31d
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F2B pred
15 Aug 2003 → 15 Aug 2003 0
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15 Aug 2003 → 15 Aug 2003 0
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15 Aug 2003 → 15 Aug 2003 0
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22 Nov 1992 → 22 Nov 1992 0
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15 Aug 2001 → 15 Aug 2001 0
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real
08 Sep 2003 ↑ 24d -24d
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08 Sep 2003 ↑ 24d -24d
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08 Sep 2003 ↑ 24d -24d
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01 Dec 1992 ↑ 9d -9d
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01 Sep 2001 ↑ 17d -17d
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F3 pred
08 Oct 2001 → 08 Oct 2001 0
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08 Oct 2001 → 08 Oct 2001 0
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08 Oct 2001 → 08 Oct 2001 0
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15 Dec 1992 → 15 Dec 1992 0
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08 Jul 1992 → 08 Jul 1992 0
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real
01 Nov 2001 ↑ 24d -24d
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01 Nov 2001 ↑ 24d -24d
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01 Nov 2001 ↑ 24d -24d
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22 Dec 1992 ↑ 7d -7d
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15 Jul 1992 ↑ 7d -7d
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F4 pred
15 Jul 2000 → 15 Jul 2000 0
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15 Jul 2000 → 15 Jul 2000 0
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15 Jul 2000 → 15 Jul 2000 0
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01 May 1996 → 01 May 1996 0
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08 Sep 1988 → 08 Sep 1988 0
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real
15 Aug 2000 ↑ 1m -31d
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15 Aug 2000 ↑ 1m -31d
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15 Aug 2000 ↑ 1m -31d
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08 May 1996 ↑ 7d -7d
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08 Oct 1988 ↑ 1m -30d
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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 January 2012, 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 January 2012 forecast scored Typical miss ±27 days across 25 scored dates (worst 45d).

Model averaged 26.6d versus the naive “no-change” guess's 26.6d — falling behind the no-change baseline; the model landed closer on 0 of 25 scored dates.

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January 2012 Visa Bulletin — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the F1 Final Action Date for India in January 2012?

In the January 2012 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 India Final Action Date is 15 Oct 2004, 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 January 2012?

In the January 2012 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 Mexico Final Action Date is 15 Apr 1993, 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 January 2012?

In the January 2012 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 the Philippines Final Action Date is 15 Apr 1997, 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 January 2012?

In the January 2012 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A India Final Action Date is 22 Apr 2009, 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 January 2012?

In the January 2012 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A Mexico Final Action Date is 22 Mar 2009, 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 January 2012?

In the January 2012 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A the Philippines Final Action Date is 22 Apr 2009, an advance of 1m versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.