Family Preference · April 2026

F3 Visa Bulletin

Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens. Below are the cutoff dates for each country of chargeability under the April 2026 Visa Bulletin.

Final Action Dates

When a green card can actually be issued

All Other Countries Nov 22, 2010
China (mainland-born) Nov 22, 2010
India Nov 22, 2010
Mexico Jun 15, 2001
Philippines Sep 22, 2003

Dates for Filing

When adjustment of status may be filed

All Other Countries Jul 22, 2012
China (mainland-born) Jul 22, 2012
India Jul 22, 2012
Mexico Oct 8, 2001
Philippines Apr 8, 2004

Country-specific deep dives

Each country page explains what F3 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.