# Visa Bulletin Check

> Visa Bulletin Check (https://visabulletincheck.com) is a free U.S. green card priority date calculator, historical Visa Bulletin tracker, and wait time forecasting platform. All cutoff dates are sourced directly from official U.S. Department of State monthly Visa Bulletins and USCIS Adjustment of Status filing determinations.

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## Latest Official Data Summary (September 2026 Visa Bulletin)

### USCIS Filing Chart Rule (September 2026)
- **Employment-Based Categories (EB-1 through EB-5):** Applicants inside the U.S. filing Form I-485 must use **Chart A (Final Action Dates)**.
- **Family-Sponsored Categories (F1 through F4):** Applicants inside the U.S. filing Form I-485 may use **Chart B (Dates for Filing)**.

### Employment-Based Cut-Off Dates — September 2026
| Category | Chart | Rest of World (ROW) | China (Mainland) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **EB-1** | Chart A (Final Action) | Current (C) | Jul 1, 2023 | Oct 15, 2022 | Current (C) | Current (C) |
| **EB-1** | Chart B (Dates for Filing) | Current (C) | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | Current (C) | Current (C) |
| **EB-2** | Chart A (Final Action) | Current (C) | Sep 1, 2021 | Unavailable (U) | Current (C) | Current (C) |
| **EB-2** | Chart B (Dates for Filing) | Current (C) | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 15, 2015 | Current (C) | Current (C) |
| **EB-3** | Chart A (Final Action) | Sep 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2014 | Sep 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| **EB-3** | Chart B (Dates for Filing) | Current (C) | Jan 8, 2022 | Jan 15, 2015 | Current (C) | Jan 1, 2024 |
| **EB-4** | Chart A (Final Action) | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| **EB-4** | Chart B (Dates for Filing) | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| **EB-5 Unreserved** | Chart A (Final Action) | Current (C) | Dec 1, 2016 | Unavailable (U) | Current (C) | Current (C) |
| **EB-5 Unreserved** | Chart B (Dates for Filing) | Current (C) | Mar 1, 2017 | May 1, 2024 | Current (C) | Current (C) |
| **EB-5 Set-Asides (Rural, High Unemp, Infra)** | Chart A & Chart B | Current (C) | Current (C) | Current (C) | Current (C) | Current (C) |

### Family-Sponsored Cut-Off Dates — September 2026
| Category | Chart | Rest of World (ROW) | China (Mainland) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **F1 (Unmarried Adult Children of U.S. Citizens)** | Chart A (Final Action) | Jan 22, 2020 | Jan 22, 2020 | Jan 22, 2020 | Jan 1, 2008 | May 1, 2013 |
| **F1 (Unmarried Adult Children of U.S. Citizens)** | Chart B (Dates for Filing) | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2008 | Apr 22, 2015 |
| **F2A (Spouses & Minor Children of LPRs)** | Chart A (Final Action) | Aug 22, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 22, 2026 |
| **F2A (Spouses & Minor Children of LPRs)** | Chart B (Dates for Filing) | Current (C) | Current (C) | Current (C) | Current (C) | Current (C) |
| **F2B (Unmarried Adult Children of LPRs)** | Chart A (Final Action) | Aug 22, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 | Feb 15, 2009 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| **F2B (Unmarried Adult Children of LPRs)** | Chart B (Dates for Filing) | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 | May 15, 2010 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| **F3 (Married Children of U.S. Citizens)** | Chart A (Final Action) | Oct 22, 2014 | Oct 22, 2014 | Oct 22, 2014 | Jul 1, 2001 | Feb 22, 2006 |
| **F3 (Married Children of U.S. Citizens)** | Chart B (Dates for Filing) | Nov 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2014 | Jul 15, 2001 | Aug 8, 2006 |
| **F4 (Siblings of Adult U.S. Citizens)** | Chart A (Final Action) | Oct 22, 2011 | Oct 22, 2011 | Nov 1, 2006 | Apr 8, 2001 | Aug 22, 2007 |
| **F4 (Siblings of Adult U.S. Citizens)** | Chart B (Dates for Filing) | Nov 1, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 | Dec 15, 2006 | Apr 30, 2001 | Mar 22, 2008 |

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## Core Interactive Tools & Calculators

- [Priority Date & Visa Bulletin Calculator](https://visabulletincheck.com/): Check whether your priority date is current under Chart A or Chart B and calculate estimated green card wait times.
- [Visa Bulletin Predictions & Movement Forecast](https://visabulletincheck.com/visa-bulletin-predictions/): Data-driven priority date movement projections, 12-month category velocity matrix, and fiscal year quota cycle analysis.
- [Priority Date Wait Time Forecaster](https://visabulletincheck.com/forecast/): Personalized wait time range generator based on 23 months of historical State Department advancement speeds.
- [Current Official Visa Bulletin Overview](https://visabulletincheck.com/visa-bulletin/): Full September 2026 Employment-Based and Family-Sponsored cutoff tables and historical bulletin archive index.
- [Historical Visa Bulletin Trends](https://visabulletincheck.com/history/): Visual multi-year timeline charts of priority date movement across all categories.

## Dedicated Category & Country Priority Date Trackers

- [EB-1 India Priority Date Tracker](https://visabulletincheck.com/eb1-india/): Latest EB-1 India cut-off dates (Chart A: Oct 15, 2022; Chart B: Dec 1, 2023), 12-month movement history (+8.0 mo net), and porting analysis.
- [EB-2 India Priority Date Tracker](https://visabulletincheck.com/eb2-india/): Latest EB-2 India status (Chart A: Unavailable `U` until Oct reset; Chart B: Jan 15, 2015), 12-month history, and EB-2 to EB-3 interfiling downgrade guide.
- [EB-3 India Priority Date Tracker](https://visabulletincheck.com/eb3-india/): Latest EB-3 India cut-off dates (Chart A: Jan 1, 2014; Chart B: Jan 15, 2015) and 12-month movement (+7.3 mo net).
- [EB-1 China Priority Date Tracker](https://visabulletincheck.com/eb1-china/): Latest EB-1 China cut-off dates (Chart A: Jul 1, 2023; Chart B: Dec 1, 2023), 12-month movement (+6.3 mo net), and cross-chargeability rules.
- [EB-2 China Priority Date Tracker](https://visabulletincheck.com/eb2-china/): Latest EB-2 China cut-off dates (Chart A: Sep 1, 2021; Chart B: Jan 1, 2022), NIW vs. PERM backlog analysis, and +8.5 mo net 12-month movement.
- [EB-3 China Priority Date Tracker](https://visabulletincheck.com/eb3-china/): Latest EB-3 China cut-off dates (Chart A: Jan 1, 2022; Chart B: Jan 8, 2022) and +13.0 mo net 12-month movement.
- [F-4 Philippines Sibling Visa Tracker](https://visabulletincheck.com/f4-philippines/): Latest F-4 Philippines cutoff (Chart A: Aug 22, 2007; Chart B: Mar 22, 2008), CSPA age-out protection rules, and multi-decade wait estimates.
- [F-4 Mexico Sibling Visa Tracker](https://visabulletincheck.com/f4-mexico/): Latest F-4 Mexico cutoff (Chart A: Apr 8, 2001; Chart B: Apr 30, 2001) and sibling backlog analysis.

## USCIS & Consular Forms Reference Guides

- [USCIS Forms Hub](https://visabulletincheck.com/forms/): Complete directory of immigration forms required at each green card stage.
- [Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status)](https://visabulletincheck.com/forms/i-485/): Eligibility, Chart A vs. Chart B filing rules, fees, and concurrent filing checklist.
- [Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers)](https://visabulletincheck.com/forms/i-140/): Priority date establishment, I-907 Premium Processing, and priority date retention rules.
- [Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)](https://visabulletincheck.com/forms/i-130/): Family preference vs. Immediate Relative petitions.
- [Form I-131 & Form I-512L (Advance Parole & Travel Document)](https://visabulletincheck.com/forms/i-131/): Complete guide to Advance Parole, Re-entry Permits, standalone Form I-512L authorization sheets, and EAD/AP Combo Cards.
- [Form I-765 (Employment Authorization Document / EAD)](https://visabulletincheck.com/forms/i-765/): Work permit eligibility for pending I-485 applicants (`(c)(9)` category).
- [Form I-693 (Immigration Medical Examination)](https://visabulletincheck.com/forms/i-693/): Civil surgeon requirements and indefinite validity rule for medical exams signed on or after Nov 1, 2023.
- [Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support)](https://visabulletincheck.com/forms/i-864/): Federal Poverty Guidelines income sponsorship requirements.
- [Form I-526E (EB-5 Immigrant Investor Petition)](https://visabulletincheck.com/forms/i-526e/): Regional Center investment and RIA set-aside concurrent filing.
- [Form DS-260 (Immigrant Visa Electronic Application)](https://visabulletincheck.com/forms/ds-260/): NVC consular processing steps.
- [Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization)](https://visabulletincheck.com/forms/n-400/): 3-year and 5-year U.S. citizenship rules.

## Essential Immigration Explainers & Guides

- [How to Read the Visa Bulletin: Chart A vs. Chart B](https://visabulletincheck.com/blog/how-to-read-visa-bulletin-chart-a-vs-chart-b/)
- [What Is a Priority Date and Where to Find It on Form I-797](https://visabulletincheck.com/blog/what-is-priority-date/)
- [What Does "Unavailable (U)" Mean on the Visa Bulletin?](https://visabulletincheck.com/blog/what-does-unavailable-mean-visa-bulletin/)
- [Visa Retrogression Explained: Why Cut-Off Dates Move Backward](https://visabulletincheck.com/retrogression/)
- [What Is Visa Spillover? FB-to-EB and EB-1-to-EB-2 Quota Allocation](https://visabulletincheck.com/blog/what-is-visa-spillover/)
- [October 2026 Visa Bulletin Predictions & FY 2027 Quota Reset](https://visabulletincheck.com/blog/october-2026-visa-bulletin-predictions/)
- [What to Do When Your Priority Date Becomes Current](https://visabulletincheck.com/blog/what-to-do-when-priority-date-current/)
- [Consular Processing Step-by-Step Guide (NVC to Embassy Interview)](https://visabulletincheck.com/blog/consular-processing-step-by-step/)
- [Extensions, Immediate Relatives & Citizenship (Categories Not on the Visa Bulletin)](https://visabulletincheck.com/not-visa-bulletin/)

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