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Monthly archive · 2026-02

Visa Bulletin February 2026: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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January 2026 → February 2026

What changed in February 2026

5 Final Action dates moved forward. Everything else held still.

EB-2 IndiaNo change

Final Action cutoffJul 15, 2013

Dates before Jul 15, 2013 are current.

Dates for Filing: Dec 1, 2013 · no change

See history and plot your date →

EB-3 IndiaNo change

Final Action cutoffNov 15, 2013

Dates before Nov 15, 2013 are current.

Dates for Filing: Aug 15, 2014 · no change

See history and plot your date →

Other Final Action moves

  • F1MexicoSep 1, 2006 → Dec 22, 2006
  • F2BMexicoNov 15, 2008 → Feb 15, 2009
  • EB-3Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesApr 22, 2023 → Jun 1, 2023

Which chart? USCIS uses filing for employment and filing for family this month. Confirm at USCIS.

Final Action Dates

Final Action Dates

Employment · Final Action Dates

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Employment · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2026-02.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentFeb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
EB2 Apr 1, 2024Sep 1, 2021Jul 15, 2013Apr 1, 2024Apr 1, 2024
EB3 Jun 1, 2023May 1, 2021Nov 15, 2013Jun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2023
EB3 Other Sep 1, 2021Dec 8, 2018Nov 15, 2013Sep 1, 2021Sep 1, 2021
EB4 Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021
EB4 Religious UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
EB5 CurrentAug 15, 2016May 1, 2022CurrentCurrent
EB5 Rural CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 High U. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 Infra. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Final Action Dates

Family · Final Action Dates

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2026-02.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016Dec 22, 2006Mar 1, 2013
F2A Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2024
F2B Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016Feb 15, 2009Dec 22, 2012
F3 Sep 8, 2011Sep 8, 2011Sep 8, 2011May 1, 2001Mar 1, 2005
F4 Jan 8, 2008Jan 8, 2008Nov 1, 2006Apr 8, 2001Jul 22, 2006

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Dates for Filing
Dates for Filing

Employment · Dates for Filing

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Employment · Dates for Filing. Latest month: 2026-02.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentAug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
EB2 Oct 15, 2024Jan 1, 2022Dec 1, 2013Oct 15, 2024Oct 15, 2024
EB3 Oct 1, 2023Jan 1, 2022Aug 15, 2014Oct 1, 2023Oct 1, 2023
EB3 Other Dec 1, 2021Oct 1, 2019Aug 15, 2014Dec 1, 2021Dec 1, 2021
EB4 Mar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2021
EB4 Religious UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
EB5 CurrentAug 22, 2016May 1, 2024CurrentCurrent
EB5 Rural CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 High U. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 Infra. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Dates for Filing

Family · Dates for Filing

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Dates for Filing. Latest month: 2026-02.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Sep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017Dec 1, 2007Apr 22, 2015
F2A Jan 22, 2026Jan 22, 2026Jan 22, 2026Jan 22, 2026Jan 22, 2026
F2B Mar 15, 2017Mar 15, 2017Mar 15, 2017Feb 15, 2010Oct 1, 2013
F3 Jul 22, 2012Jul 22, 2012Jul 22, 2012Jul 1, 2001Feb 1, 2006
F4 Mar 1, 2009Mar 1, 2009Dec 15, 2006Apr 30, 2001Jan 15, 2008

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Source record: U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin. This is not legal advice.