US Visa Bulletin Calculator - Check Priority Date Online
U.S. Visa Bulletin
US Visa Bulletin Calculator
Check whether a priority date is current against the latest official Visa Bulletin charts.
Use the priority date from your receipt, approval notice, labor certification, or official case document.
How to read this result
For this selection, the listed cutoff is -. A priority date must be earlier than that cutoff to be current on the selected chart. Because you selected Final Action Dates, this result means visa number/final action availability, not a complete case approval guarantee.
This tool uses the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for general planning only. For adjustment of status, USCIS may announce which chart to use each month, so always confirm the official USCIS Visa Bulletin page and consult qualified legal counsel for case-specific advice.
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What this priority date checker helps you understand
The U.S. Visa Bulletin changes monthly and lists cutoff dates for family-sponsored and employment-based immigrant visa categories.
This calculator helps you quickly compare a priority date with the Final Action Dates or Dates for Filing chart.
A current result generally means the priority date is earlier than the listed cutoff date, or the category is marked current.
For adjustment of status, USCIS may announce whether applicants should use the Final Action Dates chart or Dates for Filing chart for that month.
This tool is for general planning and does not replace official government instructions or legal advice.
Common uses for a Visa Bulletin calculator
- Checking an EB-2, EB-3, or EB-5 priority date
- Checking a family-sponsored F1, F2A, F2B, F3, or F4 priority date
- Comparing Final Action Dates with Dates for Filing
- Seeing how far a cutoff date may need to advance
- Opening the official State Department and USCIS pages from one tool
Common Visa Bulletin calculator examples
How this Visa Bulletin calculator works
The tool loads the latest U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin tables.
Choose family-sponsored or employment-based, the chart type, visa category, and country of chargeability.
Enter your priority date, and the calculator compares it with the listed cutoff date.
If the bulletin says C, the category is treated as current. If it says U, it is treated as unavailable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Current mean in the Visa Bulletin?
Current, shown as C, generally means immigrant visa numbers are available for all qualified applicants in that category and country for that chart.
What is the difference between Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing?
Final Action Dates relate to when a visa number may be available for final approval. Dates for Filing relate to when applicants may be able to submit documents, depending on official guidance.
Can I use Dates for Filing for adjustment of status?
You must check the official USCIS Visa Bulletin page each month. USCIS announces whether adjustment of status applicants may use Dates for Filing or must use Final Action Dates.
Is this immigration legal advice?
No. This tool is for general information only. Always verify with official government pages and consult qualified legal counsel for case-specific advice.
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