Visa Bulletin
Effective: 2026-10-01
Department of State Visa Bulletin: Priority Dates & Filing Chart Determination
The Department of State has released the new Visa Bulletin. USCIS has confirmed that employment-based applicants must use the "Dates for Filing" chart for adjustment of status filings.
Key Administrative Changes
- EB-1 Worldwide: Remains Current (C). EB-1 China advances by 2 weeks; EB-1 India holds steady.
- EB-2 Worldwide: Modest forward progression of 3 weeks to keep pace with annual visa quotas.
- EB-3 Professional: Filing cut-off dates held stable across most chargeability areas.
- Family-Based F2A (Spouses & Children of Permanent Residents): USCIS permits filing using the Dates for Filing chart.