Visa Bulletin history
F2A · 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 F2A China final action date moved forward 964 days.
- It moved forward in 5 bulletins and back in 0.
- The biggest jump forward was 567 days, in August 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 Sep 2026 | +31 days | Current |
| September 2026 | 22 Aug 2026 | +31 days | Current |
| August 2026 | 22 Jul 2026 | +567 days | Current |
| July 2026 | 1 Jan 2025 | no change | Current |
| June 2026 | 1 Jan 2025 | +153 days | Current |
| May 2026 | 1 Aug 2024 | +182 days | Current |
| April 2026 | 1 Feb 2024 | no change | Current |
| March 2026 | 1 Feb 2024 | – | 22 Feb 2026 |
F2A China in short
What is the latest F2A priority date for China (mainland born)?
In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the final action date for F2A for China (mainland born) is 22 Sep 2026.
How has the F2A China date moved?
From March 2026 to October 2026, the F2A China final action date moved forward 964 days. It moved forward in 5 bulletins and back in 0. The biggest jump forward was 567 days, in August 2026.