Visa Bulletin Calculator
Estimate your immigrant visa progress by comparing your priority date with the current Visa Bulletin. This educational calculator helps you understand whether your case may be current based on the selected visa category, country, and bulletin month.
How It Works
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Enter your immigrant visa category, country of chargeability, and priority date. The calculator compares your information with the selected Visa Bulletin to help you understand your current place in the visa queue. Results are for educational purposes only and do not guarantee visa availability or government action.
Check Your Priority Date
Compare your priority date with the published cutoff date.
Understanding the Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State publishes the Visa Bulletin each month to show when immigrant visas may become available for different preference categories and countries. Applicants with a priority date earlier than the published cutoff date may become eligible to continue the immigrant visa process, depending on the applicable chart and government instructions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a priority date?
A priority date is generally the date your immigrant petition was properly filed or accepted, depending on the visa category.
Does this calculator determine my visa eligibility?
No. It is an educational tool designed to help users understand the Visa Bulletin. Only the U.S. government determines immigrant visa eligibility.
Which Visa Bulletin chart should I use?
The applicable chart may vary depending on whether you are applying through consular processing or adjustment of status and on current government guidance.
How often is the Visa Bulletin updated?
The U.S. Department of State generally publishes a new Visa Bulletin each month.
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