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Data through February 2026 · 108 months published since March 2017

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Green card dates

Visa Bulletin · August 2026

Which priority dates the State Department is processing this month. If your priority date is earlier than the date shown, your turn has come. Current means everyone can go ahead.

For Oman the column to read is All other countries (highlighted). Clear

Final action datesDates for filing

Family-sponsored · Final action dates

CategoryAll otherChinaIndiaMexicoPhilippines
F115 Dec 201815 Dec 201815 Dec 20181 Dec 20071 May 2013
F2A22 Jul 202622 Jul 202622 Jul 202622 Jul 202522 Jul 2026
F2B1 Jan 20181 Jan 20181 Jan 201815 Feb 20091 Jun 2013
F315 May 201215 May 201215 May 20121 Jul 200122 Feb 2006
F41 Sep 20091 Sep 20091 Nov 20068 Apr 20011 Aug 2007

Employment-based · Final action dates

CategoryAll otherChinaIndiaMexicoPhilippines
1stCurrent1 Jul 202315 Oct 2022CurrentCurrent
2ndCurrent1 Sep 2021UnavailableCurrentCurrent
3rd1 Sep 20241 Jan 20221 Jan 20141 Sep 20241 Aug 2023
Other Workers1 Apr 20221 May 20191 Jan 20141 Apr 20221 Dec 2021
4th15 Oct 202215 Oct 202215 Oct 202215 Oct 202215 Oct 2022
Certain Religious Workers15 Oct 202215 Oct 202215 Oct 202215 Oct 202215 Oct 2022
5th UnreservedCurrent1 Dec 2016UnavailableCurrentCurrent
5th Set Aside: Rural (20%)CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
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How to read these tables

  • A date (like 22 Jan 2020): only people whose priority date is earlier than it can go ahead.
  • Current: numbers are available for everyone in that category.
  • Unavailable: no numbers can be issued right now.
  • Final action dates are when a green card can actually be issued. Dates for filing are when people can send their papers in; the government says each month which chart to use for adjusting status inside the U.S. (see uscis.gov/visabulletininfo).
  • Columns: “All other” means every country not listed. China means born in mainland China.

What the categories mean

  • 1st: Priority workers (extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, multinational managers)
  • 2nd: Professionals with advanced degrees, or people of exceptional ability
  • 3rd: Skilled workers, professionals and other workers
  • Other Workers: Unskilled workers (part of the 3rd category)
  • 4th: Certain special immigrants
  • Certain Religious Workers: Religious workers (part of the 4th category)
  • 5th Unreserved: Investors (employment creation), not in a set-aside
  • 5th Set Aside: Rural (20%): Investors in a rural area
  • 5th Set Aside: High Unemployment (10%): Investors in a high-unemployment area
  • 5th Set Aside: Infrastructure (2%): Investors in infrastructure projects
  • F1: Unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens
  • F2A: Spouses and children of green card holders
  • F2B: Unmarried sons and daughters (21 or older) of green card holders
  • F3: Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens
  • F4: Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens

Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin. Unofficial site; not legal advice. Always check the official bulletin for your case.

Earlier bulletins

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5th Set Aside: Infrastructure (2%)CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent