My Priority Date Calculator

Calculator Form

Applicant Name

Preference Category

Chargeability Country

Chart Used

Priority Date

Bulletin Cutoff Mode

Current Bulletin Cutoff Date

Previous Bulletin Cutoff Date

Manual Monthly Movement Days

Petition Filed Date

Petition Approval Date

Child Date of Birth

Estimated Filing Fees

Estimated Medical Cost

Document and Translation Cost

Case Notes

Example Data Table

Category	Country	Priority Date	Cutoff Date	Previous Cutoff	Expected Result
EB-2	India	2014-06-10	2012-04-01	2012-03-01	Not current, with a waiting gap
F2A	All Chargeability Areas	2021-02-15	2022-01-01	2021-12-01	Current for the selected chart
EB-3	Philippines	2020-09-20	2020-07-01	2020-08-01	Retrogression warning

Formula Used

Status check: If the cutoff is current, the case is treated as current. Otherwise, the case is current when Priority Date is less than or equal to Cutoff Date.

Gap: Gap Days = Priority Date - Cutoff Date, when the priority date is later than the cutoff date.

Movement: Movement Days = Current Cutoff Date - Previous Cutoff Date. A negative value means retrogression.

Projection: Estimated Months = Ceiling of Gap Days divided by positive Movement Days. Estimated Current Date = Today plus Estimated Months.

Cost: Estimated Preparation Cost = Filing Fees + Medical Cost + Document Cost.

Child age estimate: Estimated Protected Age = Biological Age at Availability - Petition Pending Time.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the priority date from your receipt, approval, or labor filing record.
Select the visa preference category and chargeability country.
Choose the chart you are reviewing.
Enter the current cutoff date, or choose current when the bulletin shows current.
Add the previous cutoff date to measure monthly movement.
Use manual movement when previous bulletin data is not available.
Add family and cost fields when you need advanced planning details.
Press Calculate, then export the result if needed.

Understanding Priority Date Planning

A priority date marks your place in an immigration line. It is usually the date a labor certification or immigrant petition was filed. Many applicants watch this date closely. A visa can move forward only when the bulletin cutoff reaches that date.

Why The Date Matters

The calculator compares your priority date with a selected cutoff date. It then tells whether your case appears current. If it is not current, it shows the gap in days. It also converts the gap into months and years. This helps you plan documents, fees, medical exams, and family steps.

Advanced Estimate Features

The tool accepts current and previous bulletin cutoffs. It uses their difference as recent monthly movement. Positive movement gives a rough projected month. Zero movement shows a stalled line. Negative movement warns about retrogression. You can also enter a manual movement value. This is useful when a category has a pattern.

Family Planning Details

Applicants with children can enter birth and petition dates. The calculator estimates a basic protected age view. It subtracts petition pending time from biological age at availability. This is only a planning aid. Real cases can depend on rules, deadlines, and agency policy.

Using Results Safely

Priority date math is helpful, but it is not a decision by any agency. Visa bulletins can change each month. Categories can advance, pause, or move backward. Country limits can also affect timing. Always compare calculator results with the official bulletin before filing.

Good Data Improves Accuracy

Use the exact priority date from your notice. Choose the correct preference category. Select the right chargeability country. Enter cutoff dates from the chart you plan to use. Final action and filing charts can show different answers. Keep a copy of your results for records.

Planning Next Steps

When your case appears close, gather civil documents early. Review passports, birth records, marriage records, and translations. Check whether forms need updates. Watch the next bulletin carefully. A prepared file can reduce stress when your date becomes current. Export the result as a PDF or CSV for sharing, review, and personal tracking. Review changes monthly. Save each bulletin snapshot. Compare trends over several months. Avoid relying on one strong jump when planning.

FAQs

What is a priority date?

A priority date is your place in a visa waiting line. It is usually based on the filing date of a qualifying petition or labor certification.

How do I know if my date is current?

Your date appears current when it is earlier than, or equal to, the selected bulletin cutoff date. If the bulletin says current, select current.

Which chart should I use?

Use the chart named by the agency for your filing stage. Final action and filing charts can give different results.

What does retrogression mean?

Retrogression means the cutoff date moved backward. This can increase waiting time and make projections less reliable.

Can this predict my exact visa date?

No. It gives an estimate from dates you enter. Visa bulletin movement can change because of demand, limits, and agency updates.

Why enter the previous cutoff date?

The previous cutoff lets the calculator measure recent movement. That movement supports a rough projection when the line is advancing.

Is the child age result final?

No. It is only a basic planning estimate. Child age protection can depend on rules, deadlines, and case facts.

What can I export?

You can export the result table as CSV or PDF. Keep exports for review, planning, or sharing with a qualified adviser.