Visa Bulletin 📅
Source: U.S. Dept. of State · October 2026
Verified 11d ago
⚠️ Which chart applies to me?
For October 2026, USCIS has designated the Dates for Filing chart for both family-sponsored and employment-based adjustment of status — confirm the current chart at uscis.gov/visabulletininfo before filing.
Which chart?
Dates for Filing — October 2026 · Employment-Based
| Category | All Areas | China | India |
|---|---|---|---|
EB-1 Priority Workers | Current | 01JUL24 | 01JUL24 |
EB-2 Advanced Degree | 15MAR26 | 01JAN23 | 15JAN15 |
EB-3 Skilled Workers | 01AUG24 | 01APR24 | 15JAN15 |
EB-3 Other Workers Unskilled Workers (< 2 yrs training) | 01JUN22 | 01OCT20 | 15JAN15 |
EB-4 Special Immigrants | 01JAN25 | 01JAN25 | 01JAN25 |
EB-4 Certain Religious Workers Non-minister religious workers | 01JAN25 | 01JAN25 | 01JAN25 |
EB-5 Investor (Unreserved) | Current | 01MAR21 | 01MAY24 |
EB-5 High Unemployment Investor — High-Unemployment Set-Aside (10%) | Current | Current | Current |
EB-5 Infrastructure Investor — Infrastructure Set-Aside (2%) | Current | Current | Current |
EB-5 Rural Investor — Rural Set-Aside (20%) | Current | Current | Current |
"C" = Current (no wait) · "U" = Unavailable · Dates = cutoff priority date
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⚖️ Not Legal Advice. Data reflects the State Department Visa Bulletin. Verify at travel.state.gov before making any decisions.
📋 Official data only. Information is sourced from USCIS and the U.S. State Department and updated regularly, but may not reflect same-day changes. Always verify critical dates and fees directly with USCIS or the State Department before making any immigration decisions. uscis.gov · travel.state.gov
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