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May 2012 Visa Bulletin Family-Sponsored Predictions vs Actual Dates

Apr 2012 Jun 2012

Knowledge Date: April 30, 2012 · Methodology

Pref Row Other CountriesChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing
F1 pred
01 Apr 2005 → 01 Apr 2005 0
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01 Apr 2005 → 01 Apr 2005 0
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01 Apr 2005 → 01 Apr 2005 0
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08 May 1993 → 08 May 1993 0
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22 Jun 1997 → 22 Jun 1997 0
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real
01 May 2005 ↑ 1m -30d
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01 May 2005 ↑ 1m -30d
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01 May 2005 ↑ 1m -30d
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15 May 1993 ↑ 7d -7d
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01 Jul 1997 ↑ 9d -9d
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F2A pred
08 Oct 2009 → 08 Oct 2009 0
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08 Oct 2009 → 08 Oct 2009 0
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08 Oct 2009 → 08 Oct 2009 0
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01 Sep 2009 → 01 Sep 2009 0
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08 Oct 2009 → 08 Oct 2009 0
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real
15 Nov 2009 ↑ 1m -38d
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15 Nov 2009 ↑ 1m -38d
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15 Nov 2009 ↑ 1m -38d
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15 Oct 2009 ↑ 1m -44d
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15 Nov 2009 ↑ 1m -38d
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F2B pred
15 Jan 2004 → 15 Jan 2004 0
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15 Jan 2004 → 15 Jan 2004 0
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15 Jan 2004 → 15 Jan 2004 0
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01 Dec 1992 → 01 Dec 1992 0
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08 Dec 2001 → 08 Dec 2001 0
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real
22 Feb 2004 ↑ 1m -38d
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22 Feb 2004 ↑ 1m -38d
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22 Feb 2004 ↑ 1m -38d
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01 Dec 1992 0 exact
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08 Dec 2001 0 exact
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F3 pred
15 Feb 2002 → 15 Feb 2002 0
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15 Feb 2002 → 15 Feb 2002 0
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15 Feb 2002 → 15 Feb 2002 0
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15 Jan 1993 → 15 Jan 1993 0
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22 Jul 1992 → 22 Jul 1992 0
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real
08 Mar 2002 ↑ 21d -21d
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08 Mar 2002 ↑ 21d -21d
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08 Mar 2002 ↑ 21d -21d
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15 Jan 1993 0 exact
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22 Jul 1992 0 exact
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F4 pred
08 Nov 2000 → 08 Nov 2000 0
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08 Nov 2000 → 08 Nov 2000 0
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08 Nov 2000 → 08 Nov 2000 0
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01 Jun 1996 → 01 Jun 1996 0
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08 Jan 1989 → 08 Jan 1989 0
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real
01 Dec 2000 ↑ 23d -23d
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22 Nov 2000 ↑ 14d -14d
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01 Dec 2000 ↑ 23d -23d
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01 Jun 1996 0 exact
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22 Jan 1989 ↑ 14d -14d
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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 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 May 2012 forecast scored Typical miss ±22 days across 25 scored dates (worst 44d).

Model averaged 22.1d versus the naive “no-change” guess's 22.1d — falling behind the no-change baseline; the model landed closer on 0 of 25 scored dates.

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May 2012 Visa Bulletin — Frequently Asked Questions

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

In the May 2012 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 India Final Action Date is 01 May 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 May 2012?

In the May 2012 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 Mexico Final Action Date is 15 May 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 May 2012?

In the May 2012 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 the Philippines Final Action Date is 01 Jul 1997, an advance of 9d versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F2A Final Action Date for India in May 2012?

In the May 2012 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A India Final Action Date is 15 Nov 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 May 2012?

In the May 2012 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A Mexico Final Action Date is 15 Oct 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 May 2012?

In the May 2012 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A the Philippines Final Action Date is 15 Nov 2009, an advance of 1m versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.