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May 2013 Visa Bulletin Family-Sponsored Predictions vs Actual Dates

Apr 2013 Jun 2013

Knowledge Date: April 30, 2013 · Methodology

Pref Row Other CountriesChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing FA Filing
F1 pred
08 Mar 2006 → 08 Mar 2006 0
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08 Mar 2006 → 08 Mar 2006 0
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08 Mar 2006 → 08 Mar 2006 0
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01 Aug 1993 → 01 Aug 1993 0
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15 Feb 1999 → 15 Feb 1999 0
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real
01 Apr 2006 ↑ 24d -24d
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01 Apr 2006 ↑ 24d -24d
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01 Apr 2006 ↑ 24d -24d
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08 Aug 1993 ↑ 7d -7d
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01 Jun 1999 ↑ 3m -106d
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F2A pred
15 Dec 2010 → 15 Dec 2010 0
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15 Dec 2010 → 15 Dec 2010 0
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15 Dec 2010 → 15 Dec 2010 0
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01 Dec 2010 → 01 Dec 2010 0
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15 Dec 2010 → 15 Dec 2010 0
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real
01 Mar 2011 ↑ 2m -76d
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01 Mar 2011 ↑ 2m -76d
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01 Mar 2011 ↑ 2m -76d
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01 Feb 2011 ↑ 2m -62d
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01 Mar 2011 ↑ 2m -76d
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F2B pred
08 Apr 2005 → 08 Apr 2005 0
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08 Apr 2005 → 08 Apr 2005 0
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08 Apr 2005 → 08 Apr 2005 0
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22 Feb 1993 → 22 Feb 1993 0
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15 Jul 2002 → 15 Jul 2002 0
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real
15 May 2005 ↑ 1m -37d
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15 May 2005 ↑ 1m -37d
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15 May 2005 ↑ 1m -37d
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01 May 1993 ↑ 2m -68d
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08 Sep 2002 ↑ 1m -55d
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F3 pred
22 Jul 2002 → 22 Jul 2002 0
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22 Jul 2002 → 22 Jul 2002 0
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22 Jul 2002 → 22 Jul 2002 0
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22 Mar 1993 → 22 Mar 1993 0
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01 Oct 1992 → 01 Oct 1992 0
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real
08 Aug 2002 ↑ 17d -17d
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08 Aug 2002 ↑ 17d -17d
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08 Aug 2002 ↑ 17d -17d
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01 Apr 1993 ↑ 10d -10d
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22 Oct 1992 ↑ 21d -21d
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F4 pred
01 May 2001 → 01 May 2001 0
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01 May 2001 → 01 May 2001 0
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01 May 2001 → 01 May 2001 0
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01 Sep 1996 → 01 Sep 1996 0
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15 Aug 1989 → 15 Aug 1989 0
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real
01 May 2001 0 exact
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01 May 2001 0 exact
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01 May 2001 0 exact
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08 Sep 1996 ↑ 7d -7d
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01 Oct 1989 ↑ 1m -47d
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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 2013, 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 2013 forecast scored Typical miss ±37 days across 25 scored dates (worst 106d).

Model averaged 36.8d versus the naive “no-change” guess's 36.8d — falling behind the no-change baseline; the model landed closer on 0 of 25 scored dates.

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May 2013 Visa Bulletin — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the F1 Final Action Date for India in May 2013?

In the May 2013 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 India Final Action Date is 01 Apr 2006, an advance of 24d versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F1 Final Action Date for Mexico in May 2013?

In the May 2013 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 Mexico Final Action Date is 08 Aug 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 2013?

In the May 2013 Visa Bulletin, the official F1 the Philippines Final Action Date is 01 Jun 1999, 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 India in May 2013?

In the May 2013 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A India Final Action Date is 01 Mar 2011, an advance of 2m versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.

What is the F2A Final Action Date for Mexico in May 2013?

In the May 2013 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A Mexico Final Action Date is 01 Feb 2011, an advance of 2m 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 2013?

In the May 2013 Visa Bulletin, the official F2A the Philippines Final Action Date is 01 Mar 2011, an advance of 2m versus the prior month. Source: the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.