Employment Preference · October 2026

EB-2 Visa Bulletin

Advanced degree professionals and exceptional ability (includes NIW). 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 Jan 1, 2025
China (mainland-born) Oct 1, 2021
India Nov 1, 2013
Mexico Jan 1, 2025
Philippines Jan 1, 2025

Dates for Filing

When adjustment of status may be filed

All Other Countries Mar 15, 2026
China (mainland-born) Jan 1, 2023
India Jan 15, 2015
Mexico Mar 15, 2026
Philippines Mar 15, 2026

Country-specific deep dives

Each country page explains what EB-2 waits look like for that country of chargeability, whether the date moved, and what applicants should expect.

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All Other Countries

Current Dates for Filing: Mar 15, 2026
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China (mainland-born)

Current Dates for Filing: Jan 1, 2023
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India

Current Dates for Filing: Jan 15, 2015
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Mexico

Current Dates for Filing: Mar 15, 2026
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Philippines

Current Dates for Filing: Mar 15, 2026
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Not legal advice. Cutoff dates may retrogress. Confirm against the official Visa Bulletin and uscis.gov/visabulletininfo before filing.