Definition

Final Action Date

The Visa Bulletin cutoff for when a green card can actually be issued.

When your priority date is earlier than the Final Action Date for your category and country, your green card can be approved. The Final Action Date chart is one of two charts published monthly in the Visa Bulletin.

See also

Visa Bulletin

Monthly DOS publication showing which priority dates are eligible to move forward.
Dates for Filing

The earlier of the two Visa Bulletin charts — sets when you may submit an adjustment of status.
Priority Date

Your place in line for a visa number, based on when your petition was filed.

Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.