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Immigrant Visa Priority Dates for January 2010
In January 2010, 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) |
April 1, 2004
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April 1, 2004
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April 1, 2004
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August 15, 1992
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December 1, 1993
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| F2A (Spouse & Children of Green Card Holders) |
January 1, 2006
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January 1, 2006
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January 1, 2006
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January 1, 2004
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January 1, 2006
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| F2B (Unmarried Children of Green Card Holders) |
December 1, 2001
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December 1, 2001
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December 1, 2001
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June 8, 1992
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July 1, 1998
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| F3 (Married Children of US Citizens) |
May 22, 2001
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May 22, 2001
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May 22, 2001
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September 15, 1992
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December 1, 1991
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| F4 (Siblings of US Citizens) |
October 1, 1999
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October 1, 1999
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October 1, 1999
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November 22, 1995
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May 1, 1987
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| EB1 (Extraordinary Ability) |
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| EB2 (Professionals/Exceptional Ability) |
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May 1, 2005
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January 22, 2005
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| EB3 (Skilled Workers) |
August 1, 2002
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August 1, 2002
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June 22, 2001
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July 1, 2002
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August 1, 2002
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| EB3 (Other Workers) |
June 1, 2001
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June 1, 2001
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June 1, 2001
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June 1, 2001
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June 1, 2001
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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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| EB5 (Pilot Programs) |
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