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Immigrant Visa Priority Dates for January 2009
In January 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) |
June 15, 2002
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June 15, 2002
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June 15, 2002
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October 1, 1992
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July 15, 1993
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| F2A (Spouse & Children of Green Card Holders) |
May 15, 2004
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May 15, 2004
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May 15, 2004
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August 15, 2001
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May 15, 2004
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| F2B (Unmarried Children of Green Card Holders) |
March 22, 2000
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March 22, 2000
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March 22, 2000
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May 1, 1992
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September 1, 1997
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| F3 (Married Children of US Citizens) |
August 1, 2000
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August 1, 2000
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August 1, 2000
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October 1, 1992
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May 22, 1991
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| F4 (Siblings of US Citizens) |
February 8, 1998
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August 22, 1997
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November 1, 1997
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March 8, 1995
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May 1, 1986
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| EB1 (Extraordinary Ability) |
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| EB2 (Professionals/Exceptional Ability) |
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July 8, 2004
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July 1, 2003
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| EB3 (Skilled Workers) |
May 1, 2005
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June 1, 2002
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October 15, 2001
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November 15, 2002
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May 1, 2005
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| EB3 (Other Workers) |
March 15, 2003
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March 15, 2003
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March 15, 2003
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March 15, 2003
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March 15, 2003
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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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