Family-Sponsored Preferences

Priority-date cutoffs for relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (F1–F4).

Current priority dates: October 2026

Data as of October 2026

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)
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

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2027/visa-bulletin-for-october-2026.html

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.