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March 2012 Visa Bulletin Family-Sponsored Predictions vs Actual Dates

Feb 2012 Apr 2012

Knowledge Date: February 29, 2012 · Methodology

Pref Row Other CountriesChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing
F1 pred
22 Dec 2004 → 22 Dec 2004 0
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22 Dec 2004 → 22 Dec 2004 0
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22 Dec 2004 → 22 Dec 2004 0
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22 Apr 1993 → 22 Apr 1993 0
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22 May 1997 → 22 May 1997 0
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real
01 Feb 2005 ↑ 1m -41d
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01 Feb 2005 ↑ 1m -41d
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01 Feb 2005 ↑ 1m -41d
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01 May 1993 ↑ 9d -9d
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22 Jun 1997 ↑ 1m -31d
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F2A pred
08 Jun 2009 → 08 Jun 2009 0
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08 Jun 2009 → 08 Jun 2009 0
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08 Jun 2009 → 08 Jun 2009 0
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08 May 2009 → 08 May 2009 0
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08 Jun 2009 → 08 Jun 2009 0
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real
22 Jul 2009 ↑ 1m -44d
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22 Jul 2009 ↑ 1m -44d
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22 Jul 2009 ↑ 1m -44d
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01 Jul 2009 ↑ 1m -54d
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22 Jul 2009 ↑ 1m -44d
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F2B pred
15 Oct 2003 → 15 Oct 2003 0
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15 Oct 2003 → 15 Oct 2003 0
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15 Oct 2003 → 15 Oct 2003 0
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01 Dec 1992 → 01 Dec 1992 0
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01 Nov 2001 → 01 Nov 2001 0
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real
15 Nov 2003 ↑ 1m -31d
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15 Nov 2003 ↑ 1m -31d
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15 Nov 2003 ↑ 1m -31d
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01 Dec 1992 0 exact
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08 Dec 2001 ↑ 1m -37d
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F3 pred
01 Dec 2001 → 01 Dec 2001 0
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01 Dec 2001 → 01 Dec 2001 0
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01 Dec 2001 → 01 Dec 2001 0
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01 Jan 1993 → 01 Jan 1993 0
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22 Jul 1992 → 22 Jul 1992 0
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real
01 Jan 2002 ↑ 1m -31d
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01 Jan 2002 ↑ 1m -31d
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01 Jan 2002 ↑ 1m -31d
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08 Jan 1993 ↑ 7d -7d
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22 Jul 1992 0 exact
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F4 pred
08 Sep 2000 → 08 Sep 2000 0
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08 Sep 2000 → 08 Sep 2000 0
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08 Sep 2000 → 08 Sep 2000 0
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15 May 1996 → 15 May 1996 0
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01 Nov 1988 → 01 Nov 1988 0
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real
08 Oct 2000 ↑ 1m -30d
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08 Oct 2000 ↑ 1m -30d
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08 Oct 2000 ↑ 1m -30d
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22 May 1996 ↑ 7d -7d
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22 Dec 1988 ↑ 1m -51d
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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 March 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 March 2012 forecast scored Typical miss ±31 days across 25 scored dates (worst 54d).

Model averaged 30.8d versus the naive “no-change” guess's 30.8d — falling behind the no-change baseline; the model landed closer on 0 of 25 scored dates.

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March 2012 Visa Bulletin — Frequently Asked Questions

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

In the March 2012 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 India Final Action Date is 01 Feb 2005, 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 March 2012?

In the March 2012 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 Mexico Final Action Date is 01 May 1993, an advance of 9d versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F1 Final Action Date for the Philippines in March 2012?

In the March 2012 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 the Philippines Final Action Date is 22 Jun 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 March 2012?

In the March 2012 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A India Final Action Date is 22 Jul 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 March 2012?

In the March 2012 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A Mexico Final Action Date is 01 Jul 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 March 2012?

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