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EB-2 All other countries priority date

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

Final action date (Oct 2026)

Jan 1, 2025

Date for filing (Oct 2026)

Mar 15, 2026

Final action change

1 month: –

12 months: +13 months

This page tracks EB-2 (advanced degree or exceptional ability) for applicants born in countries without a separate column in every Visa Bulletin since October 2015. The final action date was "Current" in 85 of 133 issues. Movement is measured between cutoff dates; it is not a forecast.

History since 2015

Cutoff date in each monthly bulletin. Gaps are months marked Current or Unavailable.

Mar 2012Nov 2015Aug 2019Apr 2023Dec 2026Oct 2015Mar 2017Aug 2018Jan 2020Jun 2021Nov 2022Apr 2024Sep 2025Oct 2026
Final action dateDate for filing

Last 24 bulletins

BulletinFinal action dateDate for filing
October 2026Jan 1, 2025Mar 15, 2026
September 2026CurrentCurrent
August 2026CurrentCurrent
July 2026CurrentCurrent
June 2026CurrentCurrent
May 2026CurrentCurrent
April 2026CurrentCurrent
March 2026Oct 15, 2024Current
February 2026Apr 1, 2024Oct 15, 2024
January 2026Apr 1, 2024Oct 15, 2024
December 2025Feb 1, 2024Jul 15, 2024
November 2025Dec 1, 2023Jul 15, 2024
October 2025Dec 1, 2023Jul 15, 2024
September 2025Sep 1, 2023Nov 15, 2023
August 2025Sep 1, 2023Nov 15, 2023
July 2025Oct 15, 2023Nov 15, 2023
June 2025Oct 15, 2023Nov 15, 2023
May 2025Jun 22, 2023Aug 1, 2023
April 2025Jun 22, 2023Aug 1, 2023
March 2025May 15, 2023Aug 1, 2023
February 2025Apr 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
January 2025Apr 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
December 2024Mar 15, 2023Aug 1, 2023
November 2024Mar 15, 2023Aug 1, 2023

FAQ

What is the EB-2 All other countries priority date in October 2026?

In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the final action date for EB-2 (advanced degree or exceptional ability), All other countries, is Jan 1, 2025 and the date for filing is Mar 15, 2026.

How much did EB-2 All other countries move in the last year?

Compared with October 2025, the final action date moved +13 months.

What do Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing mean?

Final Action Dates are the dates when a green card can be approved: if your priority date is earlier than the date shown, a visa number can be issued. Dates for Filing are the earliest dates when applicants can submit documents or file an adjustment of status application, if USCIS says to use that chart in a given month.

Other countries for EB-2

EB-2 IndiaEB-2 ChinaEB-2 MexicoEB-2 Philippines

Other categories for All other countries

EB-1 All other countriesEB-3 All other countriesEB-3 Other Workers All other countriesEB-4 All other countriesEB-5 All other countriesF1 All other countriesF2A All other countriesF2B All other countriesF3 All other countriesF4 All other countries

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