October 2026 Visa Bulletin: India Reopens, Filing Dates Jump

India EB-2 and EB-5 reopen, China EB-5 filing dates jump four years, and USCIS lets both groups use Chart B.

Verified against State Dept. & USCIS, Sep 29, 2026

Visa Bulletin: U.S. Department of State · published Sep 29, 2026

Filing chart: USCIS

Key takeaways

  • India EB-2 and EB-5 Unreserved reopen on the Final Action chart, at Nov. 1, 2013 and Dec. 1, 2023. Both were Unavailable in September.
  • Worldwide EB-2 moves from Current to Jan. 1, 2025 on the Final Action chart, and worldwide EB-3 moves back 109 days.
  • On Dates for Filing, China EB-5 Unreserved jumps four years to Mar. 1, 2021, and EB-4 moves forward two years for every listed country.

USCIS chart for October: Dates for Filing, for family and employment adjustment cases

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What the October bulletin changed

ChartCategory and countrySeptember 2026October 2026Change
Final ActionIndia EB-2UnavailableNov. 1, 2013Reopened
Final ActionIndia EB-5 UnreservedUnavailableDec. 1, 2023Reopened
Final ActionWorldwide EB-2CurrentJan. 1, 2025Retrogressed
Final ActionWorldwide EB-3Sept. 1, 2024May 15, 2024Back 109 days
Final ActionWorldwide Other WorkersApr. 1, 2022Jan. 1, 2022Back 90 days
Dates for FilingChina EB-5 UnreservedMar. 1, 2017Mar. 1, 2021Forward 4 years
Dates for FilingChina EB-3Jan. 8, 2022Apr. 1, 2024Forward 814 days
Dates for FilingEB-4, all countriesJan. 1, 2023Jan. 1, 2025Forward 2 years
Dates for FilingMexico F3July 15, 2001Dec. 1, 2002Forward 504 days
Dates for FilingPhilippines F2BOct. 1, 2013Oct. 1, 2014Forward 1 year

Your priority date must be earlier than the cutoff. An exact match is not current yet.

Official numbers

Full October 2026 charts

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The earliest you may submit your application

Current
Numbers are available to everyone in that row, whatever your priority date.
Unavailable
No numbers are being issued for that row this month.

Family-Sponsored

Dates for Filing for Family-Sponsored categories, by country of chargeability.
CategoryAll other countriesChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
F1Unmarried adult sons and daughters of U.S. citizensFeb 1, 2020Feb 1, 2020Feb 1, 2020Dec 1, 2008Apr 22, 2015
F2ASpouses and minor children of green card holdersCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BUnmarried adult sons and daughters of green card holdersSep 1, 2019Sep 1, 2019Sep 1, 2019Mar 22, 2011Oct 1, 2014
F3Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizensNov 1, 2014Nov 1, 2014Nov 1, 2014Dec 1, 2002Oct 22, 2006
F4Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizensNov 1, 2011Nov 1, 2011Feb 1, 2007Apr 30, 2001Mar 22, 2009

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  • F1

    Unmarried adult sons and daughters of U.S. citizens

    All other countries
    Feb 1, 2020
    China (mainland born)
    Feb 1, 2020
    India
    Feb 1, 2020
    Mexico
    Dec 1, 2008
    Philippines
    Apr 22, 2015

  • F2A

    Spouses and minor children of green card holders

    All other countries
    Current
    China (mainland born)
    Current
    India
    Current
    Mexico
    Current
    Philippines
    Current

  • F2B

    Unmarried adult sons and daughters of green card holders

    All other countries
    Sep 1, 2019
    China (mainland born)
    Sep 1, 2019
    India
    Sep 1, 2019
    Mexico
    Mar 22, 2011
    Philippines
    Oct 1, 2014

  • F3

    Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens

    All other countries
    Nov 1, 2014
    China (mainland born)
    Nov 1, 2014
    India
    Nov 1, 2014
    Mexico
    Dec 1, 2002
    Philippines
    Oct 22, 2006

  • F4

    Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens

    All other countries
    Nov 1, 2011
    China (mainland born)
    Nov 1, 2011
    India
    Feb 1, 2007
    Mexico
    Apr 30, 2001
    Philippines
    Mar 22, 2009

Frequently asked questions

Which chart can I use for adjustment of status in October 2026?

USCIS says both family-sponsored and employment-based applicants may use Dates for Filing in the October 2026 visa bulletin. Confirm the monthly selection on USCIS's Visa Bulletin page, then use the Immiva Visa Bulletin checker for your category and country.

Is India EB-2 current in October 2026?

No. India EB-2 reopens after being Unavailable, with a Final Action Date of November 1, 2013 and a Dates for Filing cutoff of January 15, 2015. Your priority date must be earlier than the applicable cutoff. The employment-based I-485 guide explains the filing process.

Is India EB-5 Unreserved available again?

Yes. India EB-5 Unreserved changes from Unavailable in September to a December 1, 2023 Final Action Date in October. The filing cutoff remains May 1, 2024. The reserved EB-5 rural, high-unemployment, and infrastructure categories remain Current for every listed country.

Why did worldwide EB-2 stop being Current?

The State Department set a January 1, 2025 Final Action Date for worldwide, Mexico, and Philippines EB-2. The department says some Rest of World retrogressions were needed to keep visa use within FY2027 quarterly and annual limits. Retrogression does not automatically mean denial of a pending case. For related status questions, read the pending I-485 work permit guide.

Can I file if my priority date equals the cutoff date?

No. Your priority date must be earlier than the cutoff; a matching date is not eligible yet. The I-130 priority-date guide explains where to find the date and how to compare it.

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