Visa Bulletin Tracker: September 2026

Track green-card priority-date movement across the family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories.

Data as of September 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.

Final Action Dates (Chart A)
CategoryRest of the WorldChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
CJul 1, 2023No changeOct 15, 2022No changeCC
CSep 1, 2021No changeUCC
Sep 1, 2024No changeJan 1, 2022No changeJan 1, 2014No changeSep 1, 2024No changeAug 1, 2023No change
Apr 1, 2022No changeMay 1, 2019No changeJan 1, 2014No changeApr 1, 2022No changeDec 1, 2021No change
Dec 15, 202261dDec 15, 202261dDec 15, 202261dDec 15, 202261dDec 15, 202261d
CDec 1, 2016No changeUCC
CCCCC
CCCCC
CCCCC

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.

Dates for Filing (Chart B)
CategoryRest of the WorldChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
CDec 1, 2023No changeDec 1, 2023No changeCC
CJan 1, 2022No changeJan 15, 2015No changeCC
CJan 8, 2022No changeJan 15, 2015No changeCJan 1, 2024No change
Aug 1, 2022No changeOct 1, 2019No changeJan 15, 2015No changeAug 1, 2022No changeAug 1, 2022No change
Jan 1, 2023No changeJan 1, 2023No changeJan 1, 2023No changeJan 1, 2023No changeJan 1, 2023No change
CMar 1, 2017No changeMay 1, 2024No changeCC
CCCCC
CCCCC
CCCCC
Chart B not acceptedUSCIS is using the Final Action Dates chart for these categories this month, so the Dates for Filing chart cannot be used to file.

For all employment-based preference categories, you must use the Final Action Dates chart in the Department of State Visa Bulletin for September 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.

Final Action Dates (Chart A)
CategoryRest of the WorldChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
Jan 22, 2020403dJan 22, 2020403dJan 22, 2020403dJan 1, 200831dMay 1, 2013No change
Aug 22, 202631dAug 22, 202631dAug 22, 202631dAug 22, 202531dAug 22, 202631d
Aug 22, 2019598dAug 22, 2019598dAug 22, 2019598dFeb 15, 2009No changeJun 1, 2013No change
Oct 22, 2014890dOct 22, 2014890dOct 22, 2014890dJul 1, 2001No changeFeb 22, 2006No change
Oct 22, 2011781dOct 22, 2011781dNov 1, 2006No changeApr 8, 2001No changeAug 22, 200721d

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.

Dates for Filing (Chart B)
CategoryRest of the WorldChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
Feb 1, 2020231dFeb 1, 2020231dFeb 1, 2020231dDec 1, 2008No changeApr 22, 2015No change
CCCCC
Sep 1, 2019243dSep 1, 2019243dSep 1, 2019243dMay 15, 2010No changeOct 1, 2013No change
Nov 1, 2014610dNov 1, 2014610dNov 1, 2014610dJul 15, 2001No changeAug 8, 2006No change
Nov 1, 2011497dNov 1, 2011497dDec 15, 2006No changeApr 30, 2001No changeMar 22, 2008No change
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 September 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.

Disclaimer: 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.