In November 2004, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of State will be processing visas for petitions filed before the following dates:
| All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed | India | Mexico | Philippines | |
| F1 (Unmarried Children of US Citizens) | ||||
| F2A (Spouse & Children of Green Card Holders) | ||||
| F2B (Unmarried Children of Green Card Holders) | ||||
| F3 (Married Children of US Citizens) | ||||
| F4 (Siblings of US Citizens) | ||||
| EB1 (Extraordinary Ability) | ||||
| EB2 (Professionals/Exceptional Ability) | ||||
| EB3 (Skilled Workers) | ||||
| EB3 (Other Workers) | ||||
| EB4 (Special Immigrants) | ||||
| EB4 (Religious Workers) | ||||
| EB5 (Employment Creation) | ||||
| EB5 (Targeted Area) |
