Visa Bulletin Tracker: October 2026
Track green-card priority-date movement across the family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories.
Data as of October 2026
Employment-Based
Final Action Dates (Chart A)
Chart A — the date on which a case can receive final adjudication and a visa number can be issued. A green card is approved once your priority date is earlier than the cutoff shown. Applies to everyone, including applicants going through consular processing abroad.
| Category | Rest of the World | China (mainland born) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Jul 1, 2023No change | Feb 1, 2023109d | C | C | |
| Jan 1, 2025Retrogressed from last month | Oct 1, 202130d | Nov 1, 2013Advanced from last month | Jan 1, 2025Retrogressed from last month | Jan 1, 2025Retrogressed from last month | |
| May 15, 2024109d | Jan 8, 20227d | Jan 1, 2014No change | May 15, 2024109d | Aug 15, 202314d | |
| Jan 1, 202290d | Oct 1, 2019153d | Jan 1, 2014No change | Jan 1, 202290d | Jan 1, 202231d | |
| Dec 15, 2022No change | Dec 15, 2022No change | Dec 15, 2022No change | Dec 15, 2022No change | Dec 15, 2022No change | |
| C | Dec 1, 2016No change | Dec 1, 2023Advanced from last month | C | C | |
| C | C | C | C | C | |
| C | C | C | C | C | |
| C | C | C | C | C |
Dates for Filing (Chart B)
Chart B — the earliest date you may submit an adjustment-of-status (AOS) application from within the United States, used only for months and categories where USCIS has announced it accepts Chart B.
| Category | Rest of the World | China (mainland born) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Jul 1, 2024213d | Jul 1, 2024213d | C | C | |
| Mar 15, 2026Retrogressed from last month | Jan 1, 2023365d | Jan 15, 2015No change | Mar 15, 2026Retrogressed from last month | Mar 15, 2026Retrogressed from last month | |
| Aug 1, 2024Retrogressed from last month | Apr 1, 2024814d | Jan 15, 2015No change | Aug 1, 2024Retrogressed from last month | Jan 1, 2024No change | |
| Jun 1, 202261d | Oct 1, 2020366d | Jan 15, 2015No change | Jun 1, 202261d | Jun 1, 202261d | |
| Jan 1, 2025731d | Jan 1, 2025731d | Jan 1, 2025731d | Jan 1, 2025731d | Jan 1, 2025731d | |
| C | Mar 1, 20211461d | May 1, 2024No change | C | C | |
| C | C | C | C | C | |
| C | C | C | C | C | |
| C | C | C | C | C |
Chart B openUSCIS has announced it will accept adjustment-of-status filings against the Dates for Filing chart for these categories this month.
For all employment-based preference categories, you must use the Dates for Filing chart in the Department of State Visa Bulletin for October 2026. https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-priority-dates/adjustment-of-status-filing-charts-from-the-visa-bulletin
Family-Sponsored
Final Action Dates (Chart A)
Chart A — the date on which a case can receive final adjudication and a visa number can be issued. A green card is approved once your priority date is earlier than the cutoff shown. Applies to everyone, including applicants going through consular processing abroad.
| Category | Rest of the World | China (mainland born) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2020No change | Jan 22, 2020No change | Jan 22, 2020No change | Sep 8, 2008251d | Nov 1, 2013184d | |
| Sep 22, 202631d | Sep 22, 202631d | Sep 22, 202631d | Mar 22, 2026212d | Sep 22, 202631d | |
| Aug 22, 2019No change | Aug 22, 2019No change | Aug 22, 2019No change | May 15, 2010454d | Oct 1, 2013122d | |
| Oct 22, 2014No change | Oct 22, 2014No change | Oct 22, 2014No change | Jul 1, 2001No change | Jul 22, 2006150d | |
| Oct 22, 2011No change | Oct 22, 2011No change | Dec 15, 200644d | Apr 22, 200114d | May 15, 2008267d |
Dates for Filing (Chart B)
Chart B — the earliest date you may submit an adjustment-of-status (AOS) application from within the United States, used only for months and categories where USCIS has announced it accepts Chart B.
| Category | Rest of the World | China (mainland born) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2020No change | Feb 1, 2020No change | Feb 1, 2020No change | Dec 1, 2008No change | Apr 22, 2015No change | |
| C | C | C | C | C | |
| Sep 1, 2019No change | Sep 1, 2019No change | Sep 1, 2019No change | Mar 22, 2011311d | Oct 1, 2014365d | |
| Nov 1, 2014No change | Nov 1, 2014No change | Nov 1, 2014No change | Dec 1, 2002504d | Oct 22, 200675d | |
| Nov 1, 2011No change | Nov 1, 2011No change | Feb 1, 200748d | Apr 30, 2001No change | Mar 22, 2009365d |
Chart B openUSCIS has announced it will accept adjustment-of-status filings against the Dates for Filing chart for these categories this month.
For all family-sponsored preference categories, you must use the Dates for Filing chart in the Department of State Visa Bulletin for October 2026. https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-priority-dates/adjustment-of-status-filing-charts-from-the-visa-bulletin
Priority-date trends
How the family- and employment-based final-action cutoffs have moved over the past five years.
Employment-Based
EB-3Disclaimer: Visa Bulletin dates are published monthly by the U.S. Department of State and the USCIS adjustment-of-status guidance can change without notice. This page reformats public data for convenience only and is not legal advice. Confirm every date against the official bulletin and consult a qualified immigration attorney before acting.