F1 Phil.Priority Date: Movement, Predictions & History

Last updated:
Current final action date
01 May 2013
– No change
Previous (June 2026): 01 May 2013
History since 2016
Final action cutoff date by bulletin month
Red dots mark retrogressions. Data: U.S. Department of State · Updated July 2026
Prediction

At the average pace of the last 12 months, someone at the current Dates-for-Filing point (22 Apr 2015) is estimated to become current around January 2029.

Optimistic
February 2028
Midpoint
January 2029
Conservative
July 2030
Estimate only. Priority date movement is unpredictable and can retrogress. Not legal advice.
Frequently asked

The final action date is the cutoff at which a green card can actually be issued. If your priority date is earlier than the final action date for your category and country, your case can be approved that month.

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