Immigrant Visa Priority Dates for January 2005
| All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed | China—Mainland Born | India | Mexico | Philippines | |
| F1 (Unmarried Children of US Citizens) |
December 22, 2000
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December 22, 2000
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December 22, 2000
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October 15, 1994
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October 15, 1990
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| F2A (Spouse & Children of Green Card Holders) |
August 15, 2000
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August 15, 2000
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August 15, 2000
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October 15, 1997
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August 15, 2000
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| F2B (Unmarried Children of Green Card Holders) |
August 1, 1995
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August 1, 1995
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August 1, 1995
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February 15, 1992
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August 1, 1995
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| F3 (Married Children of US Citizens) |
December 22, 1997
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December 22, 1997
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December 22, 1997
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January 22, 1995
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June 1, 1990
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| F4 (Siblings of US Citizens) |
November 22, 1992
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November 22, 1992
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April 8, 1992
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November 22, 1992
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September 22, 1982
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| EB1 (Extraordinary Ability) |
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| EB3 (Skilled Workers) |
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January 1, 2002
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January 1, 2002
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January 1, 2002
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