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Immigrant Visa Priority Dates for August 2009
In August 2009, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of State will be processing visas for petitions filed before the following dates:
| All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed | China — Mainland Born | India | Mexico | Philippines | |
| F1 (Unmarried Children of US Citizens) |
January 8, 2003
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January 8, 2003
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January 8, 2003
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January 1, 1991
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September 15, 1993
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| F2A (Spouse & Children of Green Card Holders) |
January 15, 2005
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January 15, 2005
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January 15, 2005
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September 22, 2002
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January 15, 2005
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| F2B (Unmarried Children of Green Card Holders) |
May 1, 2001
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May 1, 2001
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May 1, 2001
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May 8, 1992
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May 1, 1998
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| F3 (Married Children of US Citizens) |
November 1, 2000
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November 1, 2000
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November 1, 2000
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July 1, 1991
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August 8, 1991
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| F4 (Siblings of US Citizens) |
December 22, 1998
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December 22, 1998
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December 22, 1998
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August 1, 1995
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September 8, 1986
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| EB1 (Extraordinary Ability) |
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| EB2 (Professionals/Exceptional Ability) |
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October 1, 2003
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October 1, 2003
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| EB3 (Skilled Workers) |
No Visas
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No Visas
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No Visas
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No Visas
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No Visas
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| EB3 (Other Workers) |
No Visas
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No Visas
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No Visas
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No Visas
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No Visas
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| EB4 (Special Immigrants) |
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| EB4 (Religious Workers) |
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| EB5 (Employment Creation) |
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| EB5 (Targeted Area) |
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