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Visa Bulletin for February 2026

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

All priority date cutoffs in the February 2026 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from January 2026: 5 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were F1 Mexico (+3.7 months), F2B Mexico (+3.0 months), EB-3 Mexico (+1.3 months).

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

Source: USCIS, February 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-1Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Jul 15, 2013Sep 1, 2021Apr 1, 2024Apr 1, 2024Apr 1, 2024
EB-3Nov 15, 2013May 1, 2021Jun 1, 2023+1.3 mowas Apr 22, 2023Jun 1, 2023+1.3 mowas Apr 22, 2023Jun 1, 2023+1.3 mowas Apr 22, 2023
EB-3 Other WorkersNov 15, 2013Dec 8, 2018Sep 1, 2021Sep 1, 2021Sep 1, 2021
EB-4Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021
EB-5May 1, 2022Aug 15, 2016CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1Aug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Dec 1, 2013Jan 1, 2022Oct 15, 2024Oct 15, 2024Oct 15, 2024
EB-3Aug 15, 2014Jan 1, 2022Oct 1, 2023+3.0 mowas Jul 1, 2023Oct 1, 2023+3.0 mowas Jul 1, 2023Oct 1, 2023+3.0 mowas Jul 1, 2023
EB-3 Other WorkersAug 15, 2014Oct 1, 2019Dec 1, 2021Dec 1, 2021Dec 1, 2021
EB-4Mar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2021
EB-5May 1, 2024Aug 22, 2016CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016Dec 22, 2006+3.7 mowas Sep 1, 2006Mar 1, 2013Nov 8, 2016
F2AFeb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024
F2BDec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016Feb 15, 2009+3.0 mowas Nov 15, 2008Dec 22, 2012Dec 1, 2016
F3Sep 8, 2011Sep 8, 2011May 1, 2001Mar 1, 2005Sep 8, 2011
F4Nov 1, 2006Jan 8, 2008Apr 8, 2001Jul 22, 2006Jan 8, 2008

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Sep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017Dec 1, 2007+3.0 mowas Sep 1, 2007Apr 22, 2015Sep 1, 2017
F2AJan 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Dec 22, 2025Jan 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Dec 22, 2025Jan 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Dec 22, 2025Jan 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Dec 22, 2025Jan 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Dec 22, 2025
F2BMar 15, 2017Mar 15, 2017Feb 15, 2010+3.0 mowas Nov 15, 2009Oct 1, 2013Mar 15, 2017
F3Jul 22, 2012Jul 22, 2012Jul 1, 2001Feb 1, 2006Jul 22, 2012
F4Dec 15, 2006Mar 1, 2009Apr 30, 2001Jan 15, 2008Mar 1, 2009

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the February 2026 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with January 2026, 5 final action dates moved forward: EB-3 Mexico (Apr 22, 2023 to Jun 1, 2023), EB-3 Philippines (Apr 22, 2023 to Jun 1, 2023), EB-3 Rest of World (Apr 22, 2023 to Jun 1, 2023), F1 Mexico (Sep 1, 2006 to Dec 22, 2006), F2B Mexico (Nov 15, 2008 to Feb 15, 2009).

Did any category retrogress in February 2026?

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

Which chart did USCIS designate for February 2026?

For February 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, February 2026. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.