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 October 2026
Employment-Based (EB) Dates for Filing Highlights
The specific Dates for Filing cut-offs for major employment categories are structured as follows:
| Category | Worldwide (ROW) | China | India |
|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current | July 1, 2024 | July 1, 2024 |
| EB-2 | March 15, 2026 | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2015 |
| EB-4 | January 1, 2025 | January 1, 2025 | January 1, 2025 |
| EB-5 (Unreserved) | Current | March 1, 2021 | May 1, 2024 |
- Note: The EB-5 Set-Aside categories (Rural, High Unemployment, and Infrastructure) remain Current for all countries.
Family-Sponsored Highlights
- F2A Category: Remains highly favorable, maintaining a Current status for all countries, which allows spouses and children of green card holders to file their applications directly.
- Forward Movement: Significant forward progress was recorded in the F4 (Siblings of US Citizens) and F2B categories, alongside specific advancements for Mexico F1.
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 October 2026
Attorney Kellie Lego, 2026 Super Lawyer
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