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Immigrant Visa Priority Dates for November 2009
In November 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) |
October 15, 2003
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October 15, 2003
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October 15, 2003
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July 8, 1992
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October 22, 1993
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| F2A (Spouse & Children of Green Card Holders) |
August 15, 2005
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August 15, 2005
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August 15, 2005
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June 15, 2003
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August 15, 2005
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| F2B (Unmarried Children of Green Card Holders) |
October 1, 2001
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October 1, 2001
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October 1, 2001
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June 1, 1992
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May 15, 1998
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| F3 (Married Children of US Citizens) |
March 1, 2001
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March 1, 2001
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March 1, 2001
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May 1, 1992
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October 22, 1991
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| F4 (Siblings of US Citizens) |
June 15, 1999
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June 15, 1999
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June 15, 1999
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November 8, 1995
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January 15, 1987
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| EB1 (Extraordinary Ability) |
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| EB2 (Professionals/Exceptional Ability) |
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April 1, 2005
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January 22, 2005
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| EB3 (Skilled Workers) |
June 1, 2002
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June 1, 2002
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April 22, 2001
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June 1, 2002
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June 1, 2002
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| EB3 (Other Workers) |
June 1, 2001
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June 1, 2001
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April 22, 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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President Obama signed an extension of the EB4 Religious Workers and EB5 Pilot Program on October 28, 2009, thereby making visas available in these categories.