September 2026 Visa Bulletin: Family Dates Jump, Employment Freezes

F3 moved forward more than two years and F2B almost twenty months. Every employment category except EB-4 stayed exactly where it was.

Key takeaways

  • F3 · Worldwide / China / India: May 15, 2012 to Oct 22, 2014 (+29.2 months)
  • F4 · Worldwide / China: Sep 1, 2009 to Oct 22, 2011 (+25.7 months)
  • F2B · Worldwide / China / India: Jan 1, 2018 to Aug 22, 2019 (+19.6 months)

USCIS chart for September: Dates for Filing for family, Final Action Dates for employment

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What the September bulletin changed

CategoryCountryAugust 2026September 2026Change
F3Worldwide / China / IndiaMay 15, 2012Oct 22, 2014+29.2 months
F4Worldwide / ChinaSep 1, 2009Oct 22, 2011+25.7 months
F2BWorldwide / China / IndiaJan 1, 2018Aug 22, 2019+19.6 months
F1Worldwide / China / IndiaDec 15, 2018Jan 22, 2020+13.2 months
F2AAll countriesJul 22, 2026Aug 22, 2026+1 month
F1MexicoDec 1, 2007Jan 1, 2008+1 month
F4PhilippinesAug 1, 2007Aug 22, 2007+21 days

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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, 2019May 15, 2010Oct 1, 2013
F3Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizensNov 1, 2014Nov 1, 2014Nov 1, 2014Jul 15, 2001Aug 8, 2006
F4Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizensNov 1, 2011Nov 1, 2011Dec 15, 2006Apr 30, 2001Mar 22, 2008

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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
    May 15, 2010
    Philippines
    Oct 1, 2013

  • 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
    Jul 15, 2001
    Philippines
    Aug 8, 2006

  • F4

    Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens

    All other countries
    Nov 1, 2011
    China (mainland born)
    Nov 1, 2011
    India
    Dec 15, 2006
    Mexico
    Apr 30, 2001
    Philippines
    Mar 22, 2008
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