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Monthly archive · 2026-10

Visa Bulletin October 2026: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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September 2026 → October 2026

What changed in October 2026

21 Final Action dates moved forward and 7 went backward. Everything else held still.

EB-1 India+4 months

Final Action cutoffFeb 1, 2023

Dates before Feb 1, 2023 are current. Was Oct 15, 2022.

Dates for Filing: Jul 1, 2024 · +7 months

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Other Final Action moves

  • EB-2Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesCurrent → Jan 1, 2025
  • EB-5IndiaUnavailable → Dec 1, 2023
  • F2BMexicoFeb 15, 2009 → May 15, 2010
  • F4PhilippinesAug 22, 2007 → May 15, 2008
  • F1MexicoJan 1, 2008 → Sep 8, 2008
  • F2AMexicoAug 22, 2025 → Mar 22, 2026
  • F1PhilippinesMay 1, 2013 → Nov 1, 2013
  • EB-3 OWChinaMay 1, 2019 → Oct 1, 2019
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  • F3PhilippinesFeb 22, 2006 → Jul 22, 2006
  • F2BPhilippinesJun 1, 2013 → Oct 1, 2013
  • EB-3Rest of world, MexicoSep 1, 2024 → May 15, 2024
  • EB-3 OWRest of world, MexicoApr 1, 2022 → Jan 1, 2022
  • F4IndiaNov 1, 2006 → Dec 15, 2006
  • EB-3 OWPhilippinesDec 1, 2021 → Jan 1, 2022
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesAug 22, 2026 → Sep 22, 2026
  • EB-2ChinaSep 1, 2021 → Oct 1, 2021
  • EB-3PhilippinesAug 1, 2023 → Aug 15, 2023
  • F4MexicoApr 8, 2001 → Apr 22, 2001
  • EB-3ChinaJan 1, 2022 → Jan 8, 2022

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: 2026-10.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentJul 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
EB2 Jan 1, 2025Oct 1, 2021Nov 1, 2013Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025
EB3 May 15, 2024Jan 8, 2022Jan 1, 2014May 15, 2024Aug 15, 2023
EB3 Other Jan 1, 2022Oct 1, 2019Jan 1, 2014Jan 1, 2022Jan 1, 2022
EB4 Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022
EB4 Religious Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022
EB5 CurrentDec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
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: 2026-10.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Jan 22, 2020Jan 22, 2020Jan 22, 2020Sep 8, 2008Nov 1, 2013
F2A Sep 22, 2026Sep 22, 2026Sep 22, 2026Mar 22, 2026Sep 22, 2026
F2B Aug 22, 2019Aug 22, 2019Aug 22, 2019May 15, 2010Oct 1, 2013
F3 Oct 22, 2014Oct 22, 2014Oct 22, 2014Jul 1, 2001Jul 22, 2006
F4 Oct 22, 2011Oct 22, 2011Dec 15, 2006Apr 22, 2001May 15, 2008

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: 2026-10.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentJul 1, 2024Jul 1, 2024CurrentCurrent
EB2 Mar 15, 2026Jan 1, 2023Jan 15, 2015Mar 15, 2026Mar 15, 2026
EB3 Aug 1, 2024Apr 1, 2024Jan 15, 2015Aug 1, 2024Jan 1, 2024
EB3 Other Jun 1, 2022Oct 1, 2020Jan 15, 2015Jun 1, 2022Jun 1, 2022
EB4 Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025
EB4 Religious Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025
EB5 CurrentMar 1, 2021May 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: 2026-10.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Feb 1, 2020Feb 1, 2020Feb 1, 2020Dec 1, 2008Apr 22, 2015
F2A CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2B Sep 1, 2019Sep 1, 2019Sep 1, 2019Mar 22, 2011Oct 1, 2014
F3 Nov 1, 2014Nov 1, 2014Nov 1, 2014Dec 1, 2002Oct 22, 2006
F4 Nov 1, 2011Nov 1, 2011Feb 1, 2007Apr 30, 2001Mar 22, 2009

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

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