Visa Bulletin for March 2026
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the March 2026 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from February 2026: 18 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-2 Mexico (+6.5 months), EB-2 Philippines (+6.5 months), EB-2 Rest of World (+6.5 months).
USCIS filing chart for March 2026 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Dates for Filing
Source: USCIS, March 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 | Mar 1, 2023+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2023 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Sep 15, 2013+2.0 mowas Jul 15, 2013 | Sep 1, 2021 | Oct 15, 2024+6.5 mowas Apr 1, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024+6.5 mowas Apr 1, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024+6.5 mowas Apr 1, 2024 |
| EB-3 | Nov 15, 2013 | May 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2023+4.0 mowas Jun 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023+2.0 mowas Jun 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023+4.0 mowas Jun 1, 2023 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Nov 15, 2013 | Dec 8, 2018 | Nov 1, 2021+2.0 mowas Sep 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021+2.0 mowas Sep 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021+2.0 mowas Sep 1, 2021 |
| EB-4 | Jul 15, 2021+6.4 mowas Jan 1, 2021 | Jul 15, 2021+6.4 mowas Jan 1, 2021 | Jul 15, 2021+6.4 mowas Jan 1, 2021 | Jul 15, 2021+6.4 mowas Jan 1, 2021 | Jul 15, 2021+6.4 mowas Jan 1, 2021 |
| EB-5 | May 1, 2022 | Aug 15, 2016 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Dec 1, 2023+4.0 mowas Aug 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023+4.0 mowas Aug 1, 2023 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Nov 1, 2014+11.0 mowas Dec 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2022 | Currentbecame currentwas Oct 15, 2024 | Currentbecame currentwas Oct 15, 2024 | Currentbecame currentwas Oct 15, 2024 |
| EB-3 | Aug 15, 2014 | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 15, 2024+3.5 mowas Oct 1, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024+3.5 mowas Oct 1, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024+3.5 mowas Oct 1, 2023 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Aug 15, 2014 | Oct 1, 2019 | Jun 22, 2022+6.7 mowas Dec 1, 2021 | Jun 22, 2022+6.7 mowas Dec 1, 2021 | Jun 22, 2022+6.7 mowas Dec 1, 2021 |
| EB-4 | Jan 1, 2023+21.6 mowas Mar 15, 2021 | Jan 1, 2023+21.6 mowas Mar 15, 2021 | Jan 1, 2023+21.6 mowas Mar 15, 2021 | Jan 1, 2023+21.6 mowas Mar 15, 2021 | Jan 1, 2023+21.6 mowas Mar 15, 2021 |
| EB-5 | May 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2016+1.3 mowas Aug 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 | Dec 22, 2006 | Mar 1, 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 | Feb 15, 2009 | Dec 22, 2012 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| F3 | Sep 8, 2011 | Sep 8, 2011 | May 1, 2001 | Mar 1, 2005 | Sep 8, 2011 |
| F4 | Nov 1, 2006 | Jan 8, 2008 | Apr 8, 2001 | Sep 1, 2006+1.3 mowas Jul 22, 2006 | Jan 8, 2008 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2007 | Apr 22, 2015 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| F2A | Feb 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Jan 22, 2026 | Feb 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Jan 22, 2026 | Feb 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Jan 22, 2026 | Feb 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Jan 22, 2026 | Feb 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Jan 22, 2026 |
| F2B | Mar 15, 2017 | Mar 15, 2017 | Feb 15, 2010 | Oct 1, 2013 | Mar 15, 2017 |
| F3 | Jul 22, 2012 | Jul 22, 2012 | Jul 1, 2001 | Jun 1, 2006+3.9 mowas Feb 1, 2006 | Jul 22, 2012 |
| F4 | Dec 15, 2006 | Mar 1, 2009 | Apr 30, 2001 | Jan 15, 2008 | Mar 1, 2009 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the March 2026 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with February 2026, 18 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 India (Feb 1, 2023 to Mar 1, 2023), EB-1 China (Feb 1, 2023 to Mar 1, 2023), EB-2 India (Jul 15, 2013 to Sep 15, 2013), EB-2 Mexico (Apr 1, 2024 to Oct 15, 2024), EB-2 Philippines (Apr 1, 2024 to Oct 15, 2024), EB-2 Rest of World (Apr 1, 2024 to Oct 15, 2024), EB-3 Mexico (Jun 1, 2023 to Oct 1, 2023), EB-3 Philippines (Jun 1, 2023 to Aug 1, 2023), EB-3 Rest of World (Jun 1, 2023 to Oct 1, 2023), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Sep 1, 2021 to Nov 1, 2021), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Sep 1, 2021 to Nov 1, 2021), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Sep 1, 2021 to Nov 1, 2021), EB-4 India (Jan 1, 2021 to Jul 15, 2021), EB-4 China (Jan 1, 2021 to Jul 15, 2021), EB-4 Mexico (Jan 1, 2021 to Jul 15, 2021), EB-4 Philippines (Jan 1, 2021 to Jul 15, 2021), EB-4 Rest of World (Jan 1, 2021 to Jul 15, 2021), F4 Philippines (Jul 22, 2006 to Sep 1, 2006).
Did any category retrogress in March 2026?
No. No final action date moved back compared with February 2026.
Which chart did USCIS designate for March 2026?
For March 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, March 2026. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.