Visa Bulletin for January 2026
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the January 2026 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from December 2025: 30 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-3 Other Workers China (+12.0 months), EB-1 India (+10.6 months), EB-5 India (+10.0 months).
USCIS filing chart for January 2026 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Dates for Filing
Source: USCIS, January 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 | Feb 1, 2023+10.6 mowas Mar 15, 2022 | Feb 1, 2023+0.3 mowas Jan 22, 2023 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Jul 15, 2013+2.0 mowas May 15, 2013 | Sep 1, 2021+3.0 mowas Jun 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2024+2.0 mowas Feb 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024+2.0 mowas Feb 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024+2.0 mowas Feb 1, 2024 |
| EB-3 | Nov 15, 2013+1.8 mowas Sep 22, 2013 | May 1, 2021+1.0 mowas Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 22, 2023+0.2 mowas Apr 15, 2023 | Apr 22, 2023+0.2 mowas Apr 15, 2023 | Apr 22, 2023+0.2 mowas Apr 15, 2023 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Nov 15, 2013+1.8 mowas Sep 22, 2013 | Dec 8, 2018+12.0 mowas Dec 8, 2017 | Sep 1, 2021+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 2021 |
| EB-4 | Jan 1, 2021+4.0 mowas Sep 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021+4.0 mowas Sep 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021+4.0 mowas Sep 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021+4.0 mowas Sep 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021+4.0 mowas Sep 1, 2020 |
| EB-5 | May 1, 2022+10.0 mowas Jul 1, 2021 | Aug 15, 2016+1.0 mowas Jul 15, 2016 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Aug 1, 2023+3.5 mowas Apr 15, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023+2.6 mowas May 15, 2023 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Dec 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2022+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2021 | Oct 15, 2024+3.0 mowas Jul 15, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024+3.0 mowas Jul 15, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024+3.0 mowas Jul 15, 2024 |
| EB-3 | Aug 15, 2014 | Jan 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Aug 15, 2014 | Oct 1, 2019+12.0 mowas Oct 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| EB-4 | Mar 15, 2021+0.9 mowas Feb 15, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021+0.9 mowas Feb 15, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021+0.9 mowas Feb 15, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021+0.9 mowas Feb 15, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021+0.9 mowas Feb 15, 2021 |
| EB-5 | May 1, 2024+25.0 mowas Apr 1, 2022 | Aug 22, 2016+1.0 mowas Jul 22, 2016 | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Nov 8, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016 | Sep 1, 2006+6.0 mowas Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2013+1.2 mowas Jan 22, 2013 | Nov 8, 2016 |
| F2A | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| F2B | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 | Nov 15, 2008+6.0 mowas May 15, 2008 | Dec 22, 2012+2.5 mowas Oct 8, 2012 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| F3 | Sep 8, 2011 | Sep 8, 2011 | May 1, 2001 | Mar 1, 2005+3.9 mowas Nov 1, 2004 | Sep 8, 2011 |
| F4 | Nov 1, 2006 | Jan 8, 2008 | Apr 8, 2001 | Jul 22, 2006+0.2 mowas Jul 15, 2006 | Jan 8, 2008 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2007+6.0 mowas Mar 1, 2007 | Apr 22, 2015 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| F2A | Dec 22, 2025+1.0 mowas Nov 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025+1.0 mowas Nov 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025+1.0 mowas Nov 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025+1.0 mowas Nov 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025+1.0 mowas Nov 22, 2025 |
| F2B | Mar 15, 2017+0.2 mowas Mar 8, 2017 | Mar 15, 2017+0.2 mowas Mar 8, 2017 | Nov 15, 2009+6.0 mowas May 15, 2009 | Oct 1, 2013 | Mar 15, 2017+0.2 mowas Mar 8, 2017 |
| F3 | Jul 22, 2012 | Jul 22, 2012 | Jul 1, 2001 | Feb 1, 2006+3.0 mowas Nov 1, 2005 | Jul 22, 2012 |
| F4 | Dec 15, 2006 | Mar 1, 2009 | Apr 30, 2001 | Jan 15, 2008+0.5 mowas Jan 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2009 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the January 2026 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with December 2025, 30 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 India (Mar 15, 2022 to Feb 1, 2023), EB-1 China (Jan 22, 2023 to Feb 1, 2023), EB-2 India (May 15, 2013 to Jul 15, 2013), EB-2 China (Jun 1, 2021 to Sep 1, 2021), EB-2 Mexico (Feb 1, 2024 to Apr 1, 2024), EB-2 Philippines (Feb 1, 2024 to Apr 1, 2024), EB-2 Rest of World (Feb 1, 2024 to Apr 1, 2024), EB-3 India (Sep 22, 2013 to Nov 15, 2013), EB-3 China (Apr 1, 2021 to May 1, 2021), EB-3 Mexico (Apr 15, 2023 to Apr 22, 2023), EB-3 Philippines (Apr 15, 2023 to Apr 22, 2023), EB-3 Rest of World (Apr 15, 2023 to Apr 22, 2023), EB-3 Other Workers India (Sep 22, 2013 to Nov 15, 2013), EB-3 Other Workers China (Dec 8, 2017 to Dec 8, 2018), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Aug 1, 2021 to Sep 1, 2021), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Aug 1, 2021 to Sep 1, 2021), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Aug 1, 2021 to Sep 1, 2021), EB-4 India (Sep 1, 2020 to Jan 1, 2021), EB-4 China (Sep 1, 2020 to Jan 1, 2021), EB-4 Mexico (Sep 1, 2020 to Jan 1, 2021), EB-4 Philippines (Sep 1, 2020 to Jan 1, 2021), EB-4 Rest of World (Sep 1, 2020 to Jan 1, 2021), EB-5 India (Jul 1, 2021 to May 1, 2022), EB-5 China (Jul 15, 2016 to Aug 15, 2016), F1 Mexico (Mar 1, 2006 to Sep 1, 2006), F1 Philippines (Jan 22, 2013 to Mar 1, 2013), F2B Mexico (May 15, 2008 to Nov 15, 2008), F2B Philippines (Oct 8, 2012 to Dec 22, 2012), F3 Philippines (Nov 1, 2004 to Mar 1, 2005), F4 Philippines (Jul 15, 2006 to Jul 22, 2006).
Did any category retrogress in January 2026?
No. No final action date moved back compared with December 2025.
Which chart did USCIS designate for January 2026?
For January 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, January 2026. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.