Visa Bulletin for September 2026
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the September 2026 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from August 2026: 23 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were F3 India (+29.2 months), F3 China (+29.2 months), F3 Rest of World (+29.2 months).
USCIS filing chart for September 2026 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, September 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 | Oct 15, 2022 | Jul 1, 2023 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Unavailable | Sep 1, 2021 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 1, 2014 | May 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| EB-4 | Dec 15, 2022+2.0 mowas Oct 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022+2.0 mowas Oct 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022+2.0 mowas Oct 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022+2.0 mowas Oct 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022+2.0 mowas Oct 15, 2022 |
| EB-5 | Unavailable | Dec 1, 2016 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jan 22, 2020+13.2 mowas Dec 15, 2018 | Jan 22, 2020+13.2 mowas Dec 15, 2018 | Jan 1, 2008+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2007 | May 1, 2013 | Jan 22, 2020+13.2 mowas Dec 15, 2018 |
| F2A | Aug 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 22, 2025+1.0 mowas Jul 22, 2025 | Aug 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026+1.0 mowas Jul 22, 2026 |
| F2B | Aug 22, 2019+19.6 mowas Jan 1, 2018 | Aug 22, 2019+19.6 mowas Jan 1, 2018 | Feb 15, 2009 | Jun 1, 2013 | Aug 22, 2019+19.6 mowas Jan 1, 2018 |
| F3 | Oct 22, 2014+29.2 mowas May 15, 2012 | Oct 22, 2014+29.2 mowas May 15, 2012 | Jul 1, 2001 | Feb 22, 2006 | Oct 22, 2014+29.2 mowas May 15, 2012 |
| F4 | Nov 1, 2006 | Oct 22, 2011+25.7 mowas Sep 1, 2009 | Apr 8, 2001 | Aug 22, 2007+0.7 mowas Aug 1, 2007 | Oct 22, 2011+25.7 mowas Sep 1, 2009 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Feb 1, 2020+7.6 mowas Jun 15, 2019 | Feb 1, 2020+7.6 mowas Jun 15, 2019 | Dec 1, 2008 | Apr 22, 2015 | Feb 1, 2020+7.6 mowas Jun 15, 2019 |
| F2A | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| F2B | Sep 1, 2019+8.0 mowas Jan 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019+8.0 mowas Jan 1, 2019 | May 15, 2010 | Oct 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2019+8.0 mowas Jan 1, 2019 |
| F3 | Nov 1, 2014+20.0 mowas Mar 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2014+20.0 mowas Mar 1, 2013 | Jul 15, 2001 | Aug 8, 2006 | Nov 1, 2014+20.0 mowas Mar 1, 2013 |
| F4 | Dec 15, 2006 | Nov 1, 2011+16.3 mowas Jun 22, 2010 | Apr 30, 2001 | Mar 22, 2008 | Nov 1, 2011+16.3 mowas Jun 22, 2010 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the September 2026 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with August 2026, 23 final action dates moved forward: EB-4 India (Oct 15, 2022 to Dec 15, 2022), EB-4 China (Oct 15, 2022 to Dec 15, 2022), EB-4 Mexico (Oct 15, 2022 to Dec 15, 2022), EB-4 Philippines (Oct 15, 2022 to Dec 15, 2022), EB-4 Rest of World (Oct 15, 2022 to Dec 15, 2022), F1 India (Dec 15, 2018 to Jan 22, 2020), F1 China (Dec 15, 2018 to Jan 22, 2020), F1 Mexico (Dec 1, 2007 to Jan 1, 2008), F1 Rest of World (Dec 15, 2018 to Jan 22, 2020), F2A India (Jul 22, 2026 to Aug 22, 2026), F2A China (Jul 22, 2026 to Aug 22, 2026), F2A Mexico (Jul 22, 2025 to Aug 22, 2025), F2A Philippines (Jul 22, 2026 to Aug 22, 2026), F2A Rest of World (Jul 22, 2026 to Aug 22, 2026), F2B India (Jan 1, 2018 to Aug 22, 2019), F2B China (Jan 1, 2018 to Aug 22, 2019), F2B Rest of World (Jan 1, 2018 to Aug 22, 2019), F3 India (May 15, 2012 to Oct 22, 2014), F3 China (May 15, 2012 to Oct 22, 2014), F3 Rest of World (May 15, 2012 to Oct 22, 2014), F4 China (Sep 1, 2009 to Oct 22, 2011), F4 Philippines (Aug 1, 2007 to Aug 22, 2007), F4 Rest of World (Sep 1, 2009 to Oct 22, 2011).
Did any category retrogress in September 2026?
No. No final action date moved back compared with August 2026.
Which chart did USCIS designate for September 2026?
For September 2026, USCIS designated the Dates for Filing chart for family-sponsored applicants and the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based applicants for adjustment of status applications.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin, September 2026. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.