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View chronological cut-off dates published by the US Department of State. Toggle between filing dates and final action charts below.

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September 2026 Visa Bulletin Cut-offs

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CHART A

Final Action Dates

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

CategoryRest of World (ROW)IndiaChina (Mainland)MexicoPhilippines
EB-1Priority WorkersCurrentOct 15, 2022Jul 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
EB-2Advanced Degree (Masters/PhD)CurrentUnavailableSep 1, 2021CurrentCurrent
EB-3Skilled Workers/ProfessionalsSep 1, 2024Jan 1, 2014Jan 1, 2022Sep 1, 2024Aug 1, 2023
EB-4Special ImmigrantsDec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022
EB-5 (Unreserved)Immigrant InvestorsCurrentUnavailableDec 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 CitizensJan 22, 2020Jan 22, 2020Jan 22, 2020Jan 1, 2008May 1, 2013
F2ASpouses and Children of LPRsAug 22, 2026Aug 22, 2026Aug 22, 2026Aug 22, 2025Aug 22, 2026
F2BUnmarried Adult Child of LPRsAug 22, 2019Aug 22, 2019Aug 22, 2019Feb 15, 2009Jun 1, 2013
F3Married Children of US CitizensOct 22, 2014Oct 22, 2014Oct 22, 2014Jul 1, 2001Feb 22, 2006
F4Siblings of US CitizensOct 22, 2011Nov 1, 2006Oct 22, 2011Apr 8, 2001Aug 22, 2007
CHART B

Dates for Filing

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

CategoryRest of World (ROW)IndiaChina (Mainland)MexicoPhilippines
EB-1Priority WorkersCurrentDec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
EB-2Advanced Degree (Masters/PhD)CurrentJan 15, 2015Jan 1, 2022CurrentCurrent
EB-3Skilled Workers/ProfessionalsCurrentJan 15, 2015Jan 8, 2022CurrentJan 1, 2024
EB-4Special ImmigrantsJan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023
EB-5 (Unreserved)Immigrant InvestorsCurrentMay 1, 2024Mar 1, 2017CurrentCurrent
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 CitizensFeb 1, 2020Feb 1, 2020Feb 1, 2020Dec 1, 2008Apr 22, 2015
F2ASpouses and Children of LPRsCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BUnmarried Adult Child of LPRsSep 1, 2019Sep 1, 2019Sep 1, 2019May 15, 2010Oct 1, 2013
F3Married Children of US CitizensNov 1, 2014Nov 1, 2014Nov 1, 2014Jul 15, 2001Aug 8, 2006
F4Siblings of US CitizensNov 1, 2011Dec 15, 2006Nov 1, 2011Apr 30, 2001Mar 22, 2008