Visa Bulletin for August 2026
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the August 2026 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from July 2026: 31 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were F2A Mexico (+18.7 months), F2A India (+18.6 months), F2A China (+18.6 months).
USCIS filing chart for August 2026 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, August 2026 adjustment of status filing charts.
New to the two charts? Read Final Action Dates vs Dates for Filing.
Employment-based: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Oct 15, 2022 | Jul 1, 2023+1.0 mowas Jun 1, 2023 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Unavailable | Sep 1, 2021 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2022+0.3 mowas Dec 22, 2021 | Sep 1, 2024+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2024+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 2024 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 1, 2014 | May 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2022+1.0 mowas Mar 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2022+1.0 mowas Mar 1, 2022 |
| EB-4 | Oct 15, 2022+1.0 mowas Sep 15, 2022 | Oct 15, 2022+1.0 mowas Sep 15, 2022 | Oct 15, 2022+1.0 mowas Sep 15, 2022 | Oct 15, 2022+1.0 mowas Sep 15, 2022 | Oct 15, 2022+1.0 mowas Sep 15, 2022 |
| EB-5 | Unavailable | Dec 1, 2016 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Dec 15, 2018+10.4 mowas Feb 1, 2018 | Dec 15, 2018+10.4 mowas Feb 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2007+0.8 mowas Nov 8, 2007 | May 1, 2013 | Dec 15, 2018+10.4 mowas Feb 1, 2018 |
| F2A | Jul 22, 2026+18.6 mowas Jan 1, 2025 | Jul 22, 2026+18.6 mowas Jan 1, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025+18.7 mowas Jan 1, 2024 | Jul 22, 2026+18.6 mowas Jan 1, 2025 | Jul 22, 2026+18.6 mowas Jan 1, 2025 |
| F2B | Jan 1, 2018+1.3 mowas Nov 22, 2017 | Jan 1, 2018+1.3 mowas Nov 22, 2017 | Feb 15, 2009 | Jun 1, 2013+0.6 mowas May 15, 2013 | Jan 1, 2018+1.3 mowas Nov 22, 2017 |
| F3 | May 15, 2012+1.0 mowas Apr 15, 2012 | May 15, 2012+1.0 mowas Apr 15, 2012 | Jul 1, 2001+1.0 mowas Jun 1, 2001 | Feb 22, 2006 | May 15, 2012+1.0 mowas Apr 15, 2012 |
| F4 | Nov 1, 2006 | Sep 1, 2009+8.0 mowas Jan 1, 2009 | Apr 8, 2001 | Aug 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2009+8.0 mowas Jan 1, 2009 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jun 15, 2019+5.4 mowas Jan 1, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019+5.4 mowas Jan 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2008+2.0 mowas Oct 1, 2008 | Apr 22, 2015 | Jun 15, 2019+5.4 mowas Jan 1, 2019 |
| F2A | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| F2B | Jan 1, 2019+6.8 mowas Jun 8, 2018 | Jan 1, 2019+6.8 mowas Jun 8, 2018 | May 15, 2010 | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2019+6.8 mowas Jun 8, 2018 |
| F3 | Mar 1, 2013+2.7 mowas Dec 8, 2012 | Mar 1, 2013+2.7 mowas Dec 8, 2012 | Jul 15, 2001 | Aug 8, 2006 | Mar 1, 2013+2.7 mowas Dec 8, 2012 |
| F4 | Dec 15, 2006 | Jun 22, 2010+3.7 mowas Mar 1, 2010 | Apr 30, 2001 | Mar 22, 2008 | Jun 22, 2010+3.7 mowas Mar 1, 2010 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the August 2026 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with July 2026, 31 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 China (Jun 1, 2023 to Jul 1, 2023), EB-3 China (Dec 22, 2021 to Jan 1, 2022), EB-3 Mexico (Aug 1, 2024 to Sep 1, 2024), EB-3 Rest of World (Aug 1, 2024 to Sep 1, 2024), EB-3 Other Workers China (Apr 1, 2019 to May 1, 2019), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Mar 1, 2022 to Apr 1, 2022), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Mar 1, 2022 to Apr 1, 2022), EB-4 India (Sep 15, 2022 to Oct 15, 2022), EB-4 China (Sep 15, 2022 to Oct 15, 2022), EB-4 Mexico (Sep 15, 2022 to Oct 15, 2022), EB-4 Philippines (Sep 15, 2022 to Oct 15, 2022), EB-4 Rest of World (Sep 15, 2022 to Oct 15, 2022), F1 India (Feb 1, 2018 to Dec 15, 2018), F1 China (Feb 1, 2018 to Dec 15, 2018), F1 Mexico (Nov 8, 2007 to Dec 1, 2007), F1 Rest of World (Feb 1, 2018 to Dec 15, 2018), F2A India (Jan 1, 2025 to Jul 22, 2026), F2A China (Jan 1, 2025 to Jul 22, 2026), F2A Mexico (Jan 1, 2024 to Jul 22, 2025), F2A Philippines (Jan 1, 2025 to Jul 22, 2026), F2A Rest of World (Jan 1, 2025 to Jul 22, 2026), F2B India (Nov 22, 2017 to Jan 1, 2018), F2B China (Nov 22, 2017 to Jan 1, 2018), F2B Philippines (May 15, 2013 to Jun 1, 2013), F2B Rest of World (Nov 22, 2017 to Jan 1, 2018), F3 India (Apr 15, 2012 to May 15, 2012), F3 China (Apr 15, 2012 to May 15, 2012), F3 Mexico (Jun 1, 2001 to Jul 1, 2001), F3 Rest of World (Apr 15, 2012 to May 15, 2012), F4 China (Jan 1, 2009 to Sep 1, 2009), F4 Rest of World (Jan 1, 2009 to Sep 1, 2009).
Did any category retrogress in August 2026?
No. No final action date moved back compared with July 2026.
Which chart did USCIS designate for August 2026?
For August 2026, USCIS designated the Dates for Filing chart for family-sponsored applicants and the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based applicants for adjustment of status applications.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin, August 2026. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.