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Visa Bulletin for April 2026

Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked

All priority date cutoffs in the April 2026 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from March 2026: 29 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed, and 3 changed to or from Current or Unavailable. The biggest moves were EB-4 India (+12.0 months), EB-4 China (+12.0 months), EB-4 Mexico (+12.0 months).

USCIS filing chart for April 2026 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)

Source: USCIS, April 2026 adjustment of status filing charts.

New to the two charts? Read Final Action Dates vs Dates for Filing.

Employment-based: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1Apr 1, 2023+1.0 mowas Mar 1, 2023Apr 1, 2023+1.0 mowas Mar 1, 2023CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Jul 15, 2014+10.0 mowas Sep 15, 2013Sep 1, 2021Currentbecame currentwas Oct 15, 2024Currentbecame currentwas Oct 15, 2024Currentbecame currentwas Oct 15, 2024
EB-3Nov 15, 2013Jun 15, 2021+1.5 mowas May 1, 2021Jun 1, 2024+8.0 mowas Oct 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023Jun 1, 2024+8.0 mowas Oct 1, 2023
EB-3 Other WorkersNov 15, 2013Feb 1, 2019+1.8 mowas Dec 8, 2018Nov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021
EB-4Jul 15, 2022+12.0 mowas Jul 15, 2021Jul 15, 2022+12.0 mowas Jul 15, 2021Jul 15, 2022+12.0 mowas Jul 15, 2021Jul 15, 2022+12.0 mowas Jul 15, 2021Jul 15, 2022+12.0 mowas Jul 15, 2021
EB-5May 1, 2022Sep 1, 2016+0.6 mowas Aug 15, 2016CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1Dec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Jan 15, 2015+2.5 mowas Nov 1, 2014Jan 1, 2022CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Jan 15, 2015+5.0 mowas Aug 15, 2014Jan 1, 2022Currentbecame currentwas Jan 15, 2024Jan 1, 2024−0.5 mowas Jan 15, 2024Currentbecame currentwas Jan 15, 2024
EB-3 Other WorkersJan 15, 2015+5.0 mowas Aug 15, 2014Oct 1, 2019Aug 1, 2022+1.3 mowas Jun 22, 2022Aug 1, 2022+1.3 mowas Jun 22, 2022Aug 1, 2022+1.3 mowas Jun 22, 2022
EB-4Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023
EB-5May 1, 2024Oct 1, 2016CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1May 1, 2017+5.7 mowas Nov 8, 2016May 1, 2017+5.7 mowas Nov 8, 2016Feb 15, 2007+1.8 mowas Dec 22, 2006May 1, 2013+2.0 mowas Mar 1, 2013May 1, 2017+5.7 mowas Nov 8, 2016
F2AFeb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024
F2BMay 22, 2017+5.7 mowas Dec 1, 2016May 22, 2017+5.7 mowas Dec 1, 2016Feb 15, 2009Apr 8, 2013+3.5 mowas Dec 22, 2012May 22, 2017+5.7 mowas Dec 1, 2016
F3Dec 22, 2011+3.4 mowas Sep 8, 2011Dec 22, 2011+3.4 mowas Sep 8, 2011May 1, 2001Jul 1, 2005+4.0 mowas Mar 1, 2005Dec 22, 2011+3.4 mowas Sep 8, 2011
F4Nov 1, 2006Jun 8, 2008+5.0 mowas Jan 8, 2008Apr 8, 2001Feb 1, 2007+5.0 mowas Sep 1, 2006Jun 8, 2008+5.0 mowas Jan 8, 2008

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Mar 1, 2018+5.9 mowas Sep 1, 2017Mar 1, 2018+5.9 mowas Sep 1, 2017Apr 15, 2008+4.5 mowas Dec 1, 2007Apr 22, 2015Mar 1, 2018+5.9 mowas Sep 1, 2017
F2ACurrentbecame currentwas Feb 22, 2026Currentbecame currentwas Feb 22, 2026Currentbecame currentwas Feb 22, 2026Currentbecame currentwas Feb 22, 2026Currentbecame currentwas Feb 22, 2026
F2BAug 8, 2017+4.8 mowas Mar 15, 2017Aug 8, 2017+4.8 mowas Mar 15, 2017May 15, 2010+2.9 mowas Feb 15, 2010Oct 1, 2013Aug 8, 2017+4.8 mowas Mar 15, 2017
F3Nov 22, 2012+4.0 mowas Jul 22, 2012Nov 22, 2012+4.0 mowas Jul 22, 2012Jul 1, 2001Jul 15, 2006+1.4 mowas Jun 1, 2006Nov 22, 2012+4.0 mowas Jul 22, 2012
F4Dec 15, 2006May 15, 2009+2.5 mowas Mar 1, 2009Apr 30, 2001Mar 22, 2008+2.2 mowas Jan 15, 2008May 15, 2009+2.5 mowas Mar 1, 2009

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the April 2026 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with March 2026, 29 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 India (Mar 1, 2023 to Apr 1, 2023), EB-1 China (Mar 1, 2023 to Apr 1, 2023), EB-2 India (Sep 15, 2013 to Jul 15, 2014), EB-3 China (May 1, 2021 to Jun 15, 2021), EB-3 Mexico (Oct 1, 2023 to Jun 1, 2024), EB-3 Rest of World (Oct 1, 2023 to Jun 1, 2024), EB-3 Other Workers China (Dec 8, 2018 to Feb 1, 2019), EB-4 India (Jul 15, 2021 to Jul 15, 2022), EB-4 China (Jul 15, 2021 to Jul 15, 2022), EB-4 Mexico (Jul 15, 2021 to Jul 15, 2022), EB-4 Philippines (Jul 15, 2021 to Jul 15, 2022), EB-4 Rest of World (Jul 15, 2021 to Jul 15, 2022), EB-5 China (Aug 15, 2016 to Sep 1, 2016), F1 India (Nov 8, 2016 to May 1, 2017), F1 China (Nov 8, 2016 to May 1, 2017), F1 Mexico (Dec 22, 2006 to Feb 15, 2007), F1 Philippines (Mar 1, 2013 to May 1, 2013), F1 Rest of World (Nov 8, 2016 to May 1, 2017), F2B India (Dec 1, 2016 to May 22, 2017), F2B China (Dec 1, 2016 to May 22, 2017), F2B Philippines (Dec 22, 2012 to Apr 8, 2013), F2B Rest of World (Dec 1, 2016 to May 22, 2017), F3 India (Sep 8, 2011 to Dec 22, 2011), F3 China (Sep 8, 2011 to Dec 22, 2011), F3 Philippines (Mar 1, 2005 to Jul 1, 2005), F3 Rest of World (Sep 8, 2011 to Dec 22, 2011), F4 China (Jan 8, 2008 to Jun 8, 2008), F4 Philippines (Sep 1, 2006 to Feb 1, 2007), F4 Rest of World (Jan 8, 2008 to Jun 8, 2008). 3 more became Current or available again: EB-2 Mexico (Oct 15, 2024 to Current), EB-2 Philippines (Oct 15, 2024 to Current), EB-2 Rest of World (Oct 15, 2024 to Current).

Did any category retrogress in April 2026?

No. No final action date moved back compared with March 2026.

Which chart did USCIS designate for April 2026?

For April 2026, USCIS designated the Dates for Filing chart for both family-sponsored and employment-based applicants for adjustment of status applications.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin, April 2026. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.