Family Preference · October 2026

F2A Visa Bulletin

Spouses and unmarried children (under 21) of LPRs. Below are the cutoff dates for each country of chargeability under the October 2026 Visa Bulletin.

Final Action Dates

When a green card can actually be issued

All Other Countries Sep 22, 2026
China (mainland-born) Sep 22, 2026
India Sep 22, 2026
Mexico Mar 22, 2026
Philippines Sep 22, 2026

Dates for Filing

When adjustment of status may be filed

All Other Countries Current
China (mainland-born) Current
India Current
Mexico Current
Philippines Current

Country-specific deep dives

Each country page explains what F2A waits look like for that country of chargeability, whether the date moved, and what applicants should expect.

Not legal advice. Cutoff dates may retrogress. Confirm against the official Visa Bulletin and uscis.gov/visabulletininfo before filing.