H1B Visa Lawyer Blog
The Visa Bulletin (VB) is a monthly U.S. government report released by the State Department’s Travel Website. This monthly bulletin tells you when you can get a green card based on your priority date.
Summary of Key points for VB for April 2026:
Family-Sponsored (Final Action Dates)
- F1 (Unmarried sons/daughters of citizens): May 1, 2017 (most); Feb 15, 2007 (Mexico); May 1, 2013 (Philippines)
- F2A (Spouses/minor children of LPRs): Feb 1, 2024 (most); Feb 1, 2023 (Mexico)
- F2B (Unmarried adult children of LPRs): May 22, 2017 (most); Feb 15, 2009 (Mexico); Apr 8, 2013 (Philippines)
- F3 (Married sons/daughters of citizens): Dec 22, 2011 (most); May 1, 2001 (Mexico); Jul 1, 2005 (Philippines)
- F4 (Siblings of citizens): Jun 8, 2008 (most/China); Nov 1, 2006 (India); Apr 8, 2001 (Mexico); Feb 1, 2007 (Philippines)
Dates for Filing (more advanced; used for April filings):
- F2A: Current (all countries — file anytime)
- Others: Generally 6–24 months ahead of Final Action (e.g., F1 ~Mar 2018 for most; F4 ~May 2009 for most/China).
Employment-Based (Final Action Dates)
- EB-1: Current (most); Apr 1, 2023 (China)
- EB-2: Current (most); Sep 1, 2021 (China); Jul 15, 2014 (India)
- EB-3: Jun 1, 2024 (most/Mexico); Jun 15, 2021 (China); Nov 15, 2013 (India); Aug 1, 2023 (Philippines)
- Other Workers (EB-3 subset): Nov 1, 2021 (most); Feb 1, 2019 (China); Nov 15, 2013 (India) — very limited visas
- EB-4: Jul 15, 2022 (most)
- EB-5 Unreserved: Current (most); Sep 1, 2016 (China); May 1, 2022 (India)
- EB-5 Set-Asides: Current (all)
Dates for Filing (used for April adjustments; often more advanced):
- EB-1: Current (most); Dec 1, 2023 (China/India)
- EB-2: Current (most); Jan 1, 2022 (China); Jan 15, 2015 (India)
- EB-3: Current (most/Mexico); Jan 1, 2022 (China); Jan 15, 2015 (India)
- EB-5 Unreserved: Current (most); Oct 1, 2016 (China); May 1, 2024 (India)
For the full details, including exact cutoff dates by category and country, refer to the official Visa Bulletin on the Department of State website: Visa Bulletin for April 2026
Source of Information:
- Dept. of State (travel.state.gov), Website: Visa Bulletin
- Dept. of State (travel.state.gov), 3/4/26, Department of State Publication 9514: Visa Bulletin For April 2026
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