QueueCheckofficial waits, shared datesFebruary 2026 Visa Bulletin
Written and checked by the QueueCheck editorial team. Last checked August 17, 2026. How we verify information
QueueCheck verified the February 2026 Visa Bulletin transcription and USCIS filing-chart choice on August 17, 2026.
USCIS selected Dates for Filing for family-sponsored adjustment filings and Dates for Filing for employment-based filings.
EB-1 India's Final Action Date is 01FEB23, compared with 01FEB23 in January 2026.
EB-2 India's Final Action Date is 15JUL13, compared with 15JUL13 in January 2026.
EB-3 India's Final Action Date is 15NOV13, compared with 15NOV13 in January 2026.
In February 2026, some Final Action dates moved forward and others stayed where January 2026 left them.
Current status
Published and verified. The tables below are transcribed from the Department of State bulletin; changes are computed against January 2026.
Correction status
QueueCheck has no recorded corrections affecting this monthly transcription.
February 2026 employment snapshot
In February 2026, India shows EB-1 01FEB23, EB-2 15JUL13 and EB-3 15NOV13 under Final Action Dates. The corresponding Dates for Filing are EB-1 01AUG23, EB-2 01DEC13 and EB-3 15AUG14.
In February 2026, China (mainland born) shows EB-1 01FEB23, EB-2 01SEP21 and EB-3 01MAY21 under Final Action Dates. The corresponding Dates for Filing are EB-1 01AUG23, EB-2 01JAN22 and EB-3 01JAN22.
In February 2026, All other chargeability areas shows EB-1 Current, EB-2 01APR24 and EB-3 01JUN23 under Final Action Dates. The corresponding Dates for Filing are EB-1 Current, EB-2 15OCT24 and EB-3 01OCT23.
February 2026 family snapshot
For All other chargeability areas in February 2026, Final Action Dates are F1 08NOV16, F2A 01FEB24, F2B 01DEC16, F3 08SEP11 and F4 08JAN08. Dates for Filing are F1 01SEP17, F2A 22JAN26, F2B 15MAR17, F3 22JUL12 and F4 01MAR09.
For Mexico in February 2026, Final Action Dates are F1 22DEC06, F2A 01FEB23, F2B 15FEB09, F3 01MAY01 and F4 08APR01. Dates for Filing are F1 01DEC07, F2A 22JAN26, F2B 15FEB10, F3 01JUL01 and F4 30APR01.
For Philippines in February 2026, Final Action Dates are F1 01MAR13, F2A 01FEB24, F2B 22DEC12, F3 01MAR05 and F4 22JUL06. Dates for Filing are F1 22APR15, F2A 22JAN26, F2B 01OCT13, F3 01FEB06 and F4 15JAN08.
February 2026 Final Action Dates
A visa number can be authorized only when the priority date is earlier than the cut-off for the category and chargeability area.
| Category | All other chargeability areas | China (mainland born) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1: unmarried adult children of U.S. citizens | 08NOV16 | 08NOV16 | 08NOV16 | 22DEC06 | 01MAR13 |
| F2A: spouses and children of permanent residents | 01FEB24 | 01FEB24 | 01FEB24 | 01FEB23 | 01FEB24 |
| F2B: unmarried adult children of permanent residents | 01DEC16 | 01DEC16 | 01DEC16 | 15FEB09 | 22DEC12 |
| F3: married children of U.S. citizens | 08SEP11 | 08SEP11 | 08SEP11 | 01MAY01 | 01MAR05 |
| F4: siblings of adult U.S. citizens | 08JAN08 | 08JAN08 | 01NOV06 | 08APR01 | 22JUL06 |
| Category | All other chargeability areas | China (mainland born) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1: priority workers | C | 01FEB23 | 01FEB23 | C | C |
| EB-2: advanced degrees and exceptional ability | 01APR24 | 01SEP21 | 15JUL13 | 01APR24 | 01APR24 |
| EB-3: skilled workers and professionals | 01JUN23 | 01MAY21 | 15NOV13 | 01JUN23 | 01JUN23 |
| EB-3: other workers | 01SEP21 | 08DEC18 | 15NOV13 | 01SEP21 | 01SEP21 |
| EB-4: special immigrants | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 |
| EB-4: certain religious workers | U | U | U | U | U |
| EB-5: unreserved investor visas | C | 15AUG16 | 01MAY22 | C | C |
| EB-5 set-aside: rural (20%) | C | C | C | C | C |
| EB-5 set-aside: high unemployment (10%) | C | C | C | C | C |
| EB-5 set-aside: infrastructure (2%) | C | C | C | C | C |
February 2026 Dates for Filing
These dates control document submission and adjustment filing only when USCIS designates this chart for the relevant preference type.
| Category | All other chargeability areas | China (mainland born) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1: unmarried adult children of U.S. citizens | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 01DEC07 | 22APR15 |
| F2A: spouses and children of permanent residents | 22JAN26 | 22JAN26 | 22JAN26 | 22JAN26 | 22JAN26 |
| F2B: unmarried adult children of permanent residents | 15MAR17 | 15MAR17 | 15MAR17 | 15FEB10 | 01OCT13 |
| F3: married children of U.S. citizens | 22JUL12 | 22JUL12 | 22JUL12 | 01JUL01 | 01FEB06 |
| F4: siblings of adult U.S. citizens | 01MAR09 | 01MAR09 | 15DEC06 | 30APR01 | 15JAN08 |
| Category | All other chargeability areas | China (mainland born) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1: priority workers | C | 01AUG23 | 01AUG23 | C | C |
| EB-2: advanced degrees and exceptional ability | 15OCT24 | 01JAN22 | 01DEC13 | 15OCT24 | 15OCT24 |
| EB-3: skilled workers and professionals | 01OCT23 | 01JAN22 | 15AUG14 | 01OCT23 | 01OCT23 |
| EB-3: other workers | 01DEC21 | 01OCT19 | 15AUG14 | 01DEC21 | 01DEC21 |
| EB-4: special immigrants | 15MAR21 | 15MAR21 | 15MAR21 | 15MAR21 | 15MAR21 |
| EB-4: certain religious workers | U | U | U | U | U |
| EB-5: unreserved investor visas | C | 22AUG16 | 01MAY24 | C | C |
| EB-5 set-aside: rural (20%) | C | C | C | C | C |
| EB-5 set-aside: high unemployment (10%) | C | C | C | C | C |
| EB-5 set-aside: infrastructure (2%) | C | C | C | C | C |
What changed from January 2026
Unchanged rows are omitted. Matching country movements are grouped so advances, retrogressions, Current and Unavailable changes remain easy to scan.
Final Action Dates
- EB-4: certain religious workers became Unavailable for All other chargeability areas, China (mainland born), India, Mexico, Philippines.
- F1: unmarried adult children of U.S. citizens advanced 112 days for Mexico.
- F2B: unmarried adult children of permanent residents advanced 92 days for Mexico.
- EB-3: skilled workers and professionals advanced 40 days for All other chargeability areas, Mexico, Philippines.
Dates for Filing
- EB-4: certain religious workers became Unavailable for All other chargeability areas, China (mainland born), India, Mexico, Philippines.
- F2B: unmarried adult children of permanent residents advanced 92 days for Mexico.
- EB-3: skilled workers and professionals advanced 92 days for All other chargeability areas, Mexico, Philippines.
- F1: unmarried adult children of U.S. citizens advanced 91 days for Mexico.
- F2A: spouses and children of permanent residents advanced 31 days for All other chargeability areas, China (mainland born), India, Mexico, Philippines.
Important categories
These are the lines most often watched across employment and family preferences. Each link opens the permanent category history, not a new country or keyword page.
- EB-1 India Visa Bulletin: In February 2026, Final Action is 01FEB23 and Dates for Filing is 01AUG23. Compared with January 2026, final action held and filing held.
- EB-2 India Visa Bulletin: In February 2026, Final Action is 15JUL13 and Dates for Filing is 01DEC13. Compared with January 2026, final action held and filing held.
- EB-3 India Visa Bulletin: In February 2026, Final Action is 15NOV13 and Dates for Filing is 15AUG14. Compared with January 2026, final action held and filing held.
- EB-1 China Visa Bulletin: In February 2026, Final Action is 01FEB23 and Dates for Filing is 01AUG23. Compared with January 2026, final action held and filing held.
- EB-2 China Visa Bulletin: In February 2026, Final Action is 01SEP21 and Dates for Filing is 01JAN22. Compared with January 2026, final action held and filing held.
- EB-3 China Visa Bulletin: In February 2026, Final Action is 01MAY21 and Dates for Filing is 01JAN22. Compared with January 2026, final action held and filing held.
- F1 Visa Bulletin: In February 2026, Final Action is 08NOV16 and Dates for Filing is 01SEP17. Compared with January 2026, final action held and filing held.
- F2A Visa Bulletin: In February 2026, Final Action is 01FEB24 and Dates for Filing is 22JAN26. Compared with January 2026, final action held and filing advanced 31 days.
- F2B Visa Bulletin: In February 2026, Final Action is 01DEC16 and Dates for Filing is 15MAR17. Compared with January 2026, final action held and filing held.
- F3 Visa Bulletin: In February 2026, Final Action is 08SEP11 and Dates for Filing is 22JUL12. Compared with January 2026, final action held and filing held.
- F4 Visa Bulletin: In February 2026, Final Action is 08JAN08 and Dates for Filing is 01MAR09. Compared with January 2026, final action held and filing held.
How to read the charts
Final Action Dates control when a visa number can be authorized. Dates for Filing are the earlier document-submission dates; USCIS separately chooses which chart adjustment-of-status applicants may use each month.
C means Current, so the chart has no cut-off for that row. U means Unavailable, so no numbers may be authorized for it that month. Chargeability normally follows country of birth rather than citizenship or residence.