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Visa Bulletin For April 2026

Number 13, Volume XI · Issued March 4, 2026 · Official DOS Source →

For Month: April 2026

How to Read This Chart

CCurrent: no priority date cutoff; anyone may apply
UUnavailable: visa numbers not available this month
DateYour priority date must be BEFORE this date to qualify

Employment-Based: Final Action Dates

Applicants with a priority date BEFORE this date may have their case finalized

Applicants with a priority date BEFORE these dates may have their case finalized

CountryEB-1EB-2EB-3EB-4EB-5
All CountriesCurrentCurrentJun 1, 2024Jul 15, 2022Current
ChinaApr 1, 2023Sep 1, 2021Jun 15, 2021Jul 15, 2022Sep 1, 2016
IndiaApr 1, 2023Jul 15, 2014Nov 15, 2013Jul 15, 2022May 1, 2022
MexicoCurrentCurrentJun 1, 2024Jul 15, 2022Current
PhilippinesCurrentCurrentAug 1, 2023Jul 15, 2022Current

EB-1: Priority Workers (Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Researchers, Multinational Managers)

EB-2: Advanced Degrees / Exceptional Ability (incl. NIW)

EB-3: Skilled Workers, Professionals, Other Workers

EB-4: Special Immigrants

EB-5: Employment Creation / Investor (Unreserved)

Employment-Based: Dates for Filing

Applicants with a priority date BEFORE this date may file adjustment of status (if USCIS authorizes use of this chart)

Applicants may file I-485 if priority date is before these dates (when USCIS authorizes this chart)

CountryEB-1EB-2EB-3EB-4EB-5
All CountriesCurrentCurrentCurrentJan 1, 2023Current
ChinaDec 1, 2023Jan 1, 2022Jan 1, 2022Jan 1, 2023Oct 1, 2016
IndiaDec 1, 2023Jan 15, 2015Jan 15, 2015Jan 1, 2023May 1, 2024
MexicoCurrentCurrentCurrentJan 1, 2023Current
PhilippinesCurrentCurrentJan 1, 2024Jan 1, 2023Current

EB-5 Set-Aside Categories

rural

Current

high unemployment

Current

infrastructure

Current

Family-Sponsored: Final Action Dates

Applicants with a priority date BEFORE this date may have their case finalized

Family preference category final action dates

CountryF-1F-2AF-2BF-3F-4
All CountriesMay 1, 2017Feb 1, 2024May 22, 2017Dec 22, 2011Jun 8, 2008
ChinaMay 1, 2017Feb 1, 2024May 22, 2017Dec 22, 2011Jun 8, 2008
IndiaMay 1, 2017Feb 1, 2024May 22, 2017Dec 22, 2011Nov 1, 2006
MexicoFeb 15, 2007Feb 1, 2023Feb 15, 2009May 1, 2001Apr 8, 2001
PhilippinesMay 1, 2013Feb 1, 2024Apr 8, 2013Jul 1, 2005Feb 1, 2007

F-1: Unmarried Sons & Daughters of U.S. Citizens

F-2A: Spouses & Children of Permanent Residents

F-2B: Unmarried Sons & Daughters (21+) of Permanent Residents

F-3: Married Sons & Daughters of U.S. Citizens

F-4: Brothers & Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens

Family-Sponsored: Dates for Filing

Applicants with a priority date BEFORE this date may file adjustment of status (if USCIS authorizes use of this chart)

CountryF-1F-2AF-2BF-3F-4
All CountriesMar 1, 2018CurrentAug 8, 2017Nov 22, 2012May 15, 2009
ChinaMar 1, 2018CurrentAug 8, 2017Nov 22, 2012May 15, 2009
IndiaMar 1, 2018CurrentAug 8, 2017Nov 22, 2012Dec 15, 2006
MexicoApr 15, 2008CurrentMay 15, 2010Jul 1, 2001Apr 30, 2001
PhilippinesApr 22, 2015CurrentOct 1, 2013Jul 15, 2006Mar 22, 2008
Source: U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin · Scraped: 2026-04-03 · Always verify at travel.state.gov