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Bulletin Archive/April 2026

April 2026 Visa Bulletin

Published by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

This is the historical data for April 2026. For the latest data, check the current visa bulletin.VIEW CURRENT →
CHART A

Final Action Dates

Reflects visa availability controlling embassy approvals and USCIS green card adjudications.

CategoryROWIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippines
EB-1Priority WorkersCurrentApr 1, 2023Apr 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
EB-2Advanced Degree (Masters/PhD)CurrentJul 15, 2014Sep 1, 2021CurrentCurrent
EB-3Skilled Workers/ProfessionalsJun 1, 2024Nov 15, 2013Jun 15, 2021Jun 1, 2024Aug 1, 2023
EB-4Special ImmigrantsJul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022
EB-5 (Unreserved)Immigrant InvestorsCurrentMay 1, 2022Sep 1, 2016CurrentCurrent
EB-5 (Rural)Set-Aside: RuralCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5 (High Unemp)Set-Aside: High UnemploymentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5 (Infra)Set-Aside: InfrastructureCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F1Unmarried Adult Child of US CitizensMay 1, 2017May 1, 2017May 1, 2017Feb 15, 2007May 1, 2013
F2ASpouses and Children of LPRsFeb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2024
F2BUnmarried Adult Child of LPRsMay 22, 2017May 22, 2017May 22, 2017Feb 15, 2009Apr 8, 2013
F3Married Children of US CitizensDec 22, 2011Dec 22, 2011Dec 22, 2011May 1, 2001Jul 1, 2005
F4Siblings of US CitizensJun 8, 2008Nov 1, 2006Jun 8, 2008Apr 8, 2001Feb 1, 2007
CHART B

Dates for Filing

Determines priority dates eligible to assemble NVC documentation or file Form I-485 adjustment petitions.

CategoryROWIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippines
EB-1Priority WorkersCurrentDec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
EB-2Advanced Degree (Masters/PhD)CurrentJan 15, 2015Jan 1, 2022CurrentCurrent
EB-3Skilled Workers/ProfessionalsCurrentJan 15, 2015Jan 1, 2022CurrentJan 1, 2024
EB-4Special ImmigrantsJan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023
EB-5 (Unreserved)Immigrant InvestorsCurrentMay 1, 2024Oct 1, 2016CurrentCurrent
EB-5 (Rural)Set-Aside: RuralCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5 (High Unemp)Set-Aside: High UnemploymentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5 (Infra)Set-Aside: InfrastructureCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F1Unmarried Adult Child of US CitizensMar 1, 2018Mar 1, 2018Mar 1, 2018Apr 15, 2008Apr 22, 2015
F2ASpouses and Children of LPRsCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BUnmarried Adult Child of LPRsAug 8, 2017Aug 8, 2017Aug 8, 2017May 15, 2010Oct 1, 2013
F3Married Children of US CitizensNov 22, 2012Nov 22, 2012Nov 22, 2012Jul 1, 2001Jul 15, 2006
F4Siblings of US CitizensMay 15, 2009Dec 15, 2006May 15, 2009Apr 30, 2001Mar 22, 2008