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