Visa Bulletin for October 2026
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from September 2026: 19 final action dates advanced and 4 retrogressed, and 5 changed to or from Current or Unavailable. The biggest moves were F2B Mexico (+14.9 months), F4 Philippines (+8.8 months), F1 Mexico (+8.2 months). This is the latest bulletin in our records.
USCIS filing chart for October 2026 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Dates for Filing
Source: USCIS, October 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+3.6 mowas Oct 15, 2022 | Jul 1, 2023 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Nov 1, 2013available againwas Unavailable | Oct 1, 2021+1.0 mowas Sep 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2025no longer currentwas Current | Jan 1, 2025no longer currentwas Current | Jan 1, 2025no longer currentwas Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 8, 2022+0.2 mowas Jan 1, 2022 | May 15, 2024−3.6 mowas Sep 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2023+0.5 mowas Aug 1, 2023 | May 15, 2024−3.6 mowas Sep 1, 2024 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 1, 2014 | Oct 1, 2019+5.0 mowas May 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2022−3.0 mowas Apr 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022−3.0 mowas Apr 1, 2022 |
| EB-4 | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| EB-5 | Dec 1, 2023available againwas Unavailable | Dec 1, 2016 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Jul 1, 2024+7.0 mowas Dec 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2024+7.0 mowas Dec 1, 2023 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Jan 15, 2015 | Jan 1, 2023+12.0 mowas Jan 1, 2022 | Mar 15, 2026no longer currentwas Current | Mar 15, 2026no longer currentwas Current | Mar 15, 2026no longer currentwas Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 15, 2015 | Apr 1, 2024+26.7 mowas Jan 8, 2022 | Aug 1, 2024no longer currentwas Current | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024no longer currentwas Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 15, 2015 | Oct 1, 2020+12.0 mowas Oct 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2022−2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022−2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022−2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2022 |
| EB-4 | Jan 1, 2025+24.0 mowas Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2025+24.0 mowas Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2025+24.0 mowas Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2025+24.0 mowas Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2025+24.0 mowas Jan 1, 2023 |
| EB-5 | May 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2021+48.0 mowas Mar 1, 2017 | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jan 22, 2020 | Jan 22, 2020 | Sep 8, 2008+8.2 mowas Jan 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2013+6.0 mowas May 1, 2013 | Jan 22, 2020 |
| F2A | Sep 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Aug 22, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Aug 22, 2026 | Mar 22, 2026+7.0 mowas Aug 22, 2025 | Sep 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Aug 22, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Aug 22, 2026 |
| F2B | Aug 22, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 | May 15, 2010+14.9 mowas Feb 15, 2009 | Oct 1, 2013+4.0 mowas Jun 1, 2013 | Aug 22, 2019 |
| F3 | Oct 22, 2014 | Oct 22, 2014 | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 22, 2006+4.9 mowas Feb 22, 2006 | Oct 22, 2014 |
| F4 | Dec 15, 2006+1.4 mowas Nov 1, 2006 | Oct 22, 2011 | Apr 22, 2001+0.5 mowas Apr 8, 2001 | May 15, 2008+8.8 mowas Aug 22, 2007 | Oct 22, 2011 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2008 | Apr 22, 2015 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| F2A | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| F2B | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 | Mar 22, 2011+10.2 mowas May 15, 2010 | Oct 1, 2014+12.0 mowas Oct 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| F3 | Nov 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2014 | Dec 1, 2002+16.6 mowas Jul 15, 2001 | Oct 22, 2006+2.5 mowas Aug 8, 2006 | Nov 1, 2014 |
| F4 | Feb 1, 2007+1.6 mowas Dec 15, 2006 | Nov 1, 2011 | Apr 30, 2001 | Mar 22, 2009+12.0 mowas Mar 22, 2008 | Nov 1, 2011 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the October 2026 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with September 2026, 19 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 India (Oct 15, 2022 to Feb 1, 2023), EB-2 China (Sep 1, 2021 to Oct 1, 2021), EB-3 China (Jan 1, 2022 to Jan 8, 2022), EB-3 Philippines (Aug 1, 2023 to Aug 15, 2023), EB-3 Other Workers China (May 1, 2019 to Oct 1, 2019), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Dec 1, 2021 to Jan 1, 2022), F1 Mexico (Jan 1, 2008 to Sep 8, 2008), F1 Philippines (May 1, 2013 to Nov 1, 2013), F2A India (Aug 22, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026), F2A China (Aug 22, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026), F2A Mexico (Aug 22, 2025 to Mar 22, 2026), F2A Philippines (Aug 22, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026), F2A Rest of World (Aug 22, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026), F2B Mexico (Feb 15, 2009 to May 15, 2010), F2B Philippines (Jun 1, 2013 to Oct 1, 2013), F3 Philippines (Feb 22, 2006 to Jul 22, 2006), F4 India (Nov 1, 2006 to Dec 15, 2006), F4 Mexico (Apr 8, 2001 to Apr 22, 2001), F4 Philippines (Aug 22, 2007 to May 15, 2008). 2 more became Current or available again: EB-2 India (Unavailable to Nov 1, 2013), EB-5 India (Unavailable to Dec 1, 2023).
Did any category retrogress in October 2026?
Yes. 4 final action dates moved back compared with September 2026: EB-3 Mexico (Sep 1, 2024 to May 15, 2024), EB-3 Rest of World (Sep 1, 2024 to May 15, 2024), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Apr 1, 2022 to Jan 1, 2022), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Apr 1, 2022 to Jan 1, 2022). 3 cells stopped being Current or became Unavailable: EB-2 Mexico (Current to Jan 1, 2025), EB-2 Philippines (Current to Jan 1, 2025), EB-2 Rest of World (Current to Jan 1, 2025).
Which chart did USCIS designate for October 2026?
For October 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, October 2026. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.