Visa Bulletin history
F1 · China: how the date has moved
Latest: October 2026 · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Unofficial
In short
- From March 2026 to October 2026, the F1 China final action date moved forward 1,170 days.
- It moved forward in 5 bulletins and back in 0.
- The biggest jump forward was 403 days, in September 2026.
This shows what happened, not what will happen. Nobody can predict future Visa Bulletin dates.
Final action date by bulletin
Higher on the chart means a later date, which means more people can go ahead. A gap means the category was Unavailable. “Current” is drawn at that month.
Every bulletin
| Bulletin | Final action | Moved | Date for filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 22 Jan 2020 | no change | 1 Feb 2020 |
| September 2026 | 22 Jan 2020 | +403 days | 1 Feb 2020 |
| August 2026 | 15 Dec 2018 | +317 days | 15 Jun 2019 |
| July 2026 | 1 Feb 2018 | +153 days | 1 Jan 2019 |
| June 2026 | 1 Sep 2017 | no change | 1 Oct 2018 |
| May 2026 | 1 Sep 2017 | +123 days | 1 Oct 2018 |
| April 2026 | 1 May 2017 | +174 days | 1 Mar 2018 |
| March 2026 | 8 Nov 2016 | – | 1 Sep 2017 |
F1 China in short
What is the latest F1 priority date for China (mainland born)?
In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the final action date for F1 for China (mainland born) is 22 Jan 2020.
How has the F1 China date moved?
From March 2026 to October 2026, the F1 China final action date moved forward 1,170 days. It moved forward in 5 bulletins and back in 0. The biggest jump forward was 403 days, in September 2026.