Please see below analysis of August 2026 Visa Bulletin:
Family Based:
Final Action Dates
Dates For Filing Applications
"Final Action Date" is the date when when USCIS/DOS may render their final decision on submitted applications. Your priority date should be before this date.
| Family- Sponsored |
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed |
CHINA-mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| F1 | +10 Months 14 Days | +10 Months 14 Days | +10 Months 14 Days | +23 Days | No Change |
| F2A | +1 Year 6 Months 21 Days | +1 Year 6 Months 21 Days | +1 Year 6 Months 21 Days | +1 Year 6 Months 21 Days | +1 Year 6 Months 21 Days |
| F2B | +1 Month 9 Days | +1 Month 9 Days | +1 Month 9 Days | No Change | +17 Days |
| F3 | +1 Month | +1 Month | +1 Month | +1 Month | No Change |
| F4 | +8 Months | +8 Months | No Change | No Change | No Change |
"Date for Filing Application" is the date when you can submit I-485/NVC applications to USCIS/DOS. Your priority date should be before this date.
| Family- Sponsored |
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed |
CHINA-mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| F1 | +5 Months 14 Days | +5 Months 14 Days | +5 Months 14 Days | +2 Months | No Change |
| F2A | No Change | No Change | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| F2B | +6 Months 23 Days | +6 Months 23 Days | +6 Months 23 Days | No Change | No Change |
| F3 | +2 Months 24 Days | +2 Months 24 Days | +2 Months 24 Days | No Change | No Change |
| F4 | +3 Months 21 Days | +3 Months 21 Days | No Change | No Change | No Change |