We’re happy to report that the U.S. Division of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has printed the August 2026 Visa Bulletin.
On this weblog submit, we breakdown the motion of the employment-based and family-sponsored classes within the coming month.
Adjustment of Standing Chart
For adjustment of standing filings to everlasting residence within the month of August, USCIS will proceed utilizing the Dates for Submitting Chart for family-sponsored classes solely.
For employment-based classes, USCIS may also proceed utilizing the Closing Motion Dates Chart.
Highlights of the August 2026 Visa Bulletin
At a Look
What can we count on to see within the month of August?
Employment-Primarily based Classes
Closing Motion Developments
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary means, Excellent Professors and Researchers, and Sure Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 China will advance 1 month to July 1, 2023
- Apart from India, all different international locations will stay present
EB-1 India Visa Bulletin Be aware: Excessive demand and quantity use by these chargeable to India within the EB-1 visa class might require making the class unavailable within the coming weeks
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Distinctive Skill
- EB-2 India stays unavailable
- Apart from China, all different international locations will stay present
EB-2 Visa Bulletin Be aware: Ample demand and elevated quantity use within the EB-2 visa class might make it essential to retrogress the ultimate motion date or make the class unavailable within the coming months
EB-3 Professionals and Expert Staff
- EB-3 China will advance 10 days to January 1, 2022
- Worldwide and Mexico will advance 1 month to September 1, 2024
EB-3 Different Staff
- EB-3 China will advance 1 month to Might 1, 2019
- Worldwide, Mexico will advance 1 month to April 1, 2022
EB-4 Particular Immigrants and Spiritual Staff
- All international locations will advance 1 month to October 15, 2022
EB-5 Unreserved Classes (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
- EB-5 India stays unavailable
Dates for Submitting Developments
EB-3 Professionals and Expert Staff
- EB-3 China will advance by 7 days to January 8, 2022
Household-Sponsored Classes
Closing Motion Developments
F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F1 Mexico will advance 3.3 weeks to December 1, 2007
- (Worldwide, China, and India) will advance 10.4 months to December 15, 2018
F-2A Spouses and Kids of Everlasting Residents
- F2A Mexico will advance by 1 12 months 6.7 months to July 22, 2025
- F2A All different international locations will advance by 1 12 months 6.6 months to July 22, 2026
F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents
- F2B Philippines will advance by 2.4 weeks to June 1, 2013
- (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 1.3 months to January 1, 2018
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 1 month to Might 15, 2012
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents
- (Worldwide and China) will advance 8 months to September 1, 2009
Dates for Submitting Developments
F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F1 Mexico will advance 2 months to December 1, 2008
- (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 5.4 months to June 15, 2019
F-2A Spouses and Kids of Everlasting Residents
- All international locations will stay present
F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents
- (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 6.8 months to January 1, 2019
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 2.7 months to March 1, 2013
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents
- (Worldwide and China) will advance 3.7 months to June 22, 2010
Now let’s dive into our evaluation
Employment-Primarily based Classes
FINAL ACTION DATES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES
The next Closing Motion cutoff dates will apply for employment-based classes within the month of August.
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary means, Excellent Professors and Researchers, and Sure Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 China will advance 1 month to July 1, 2023
- EB-1 India will stay at October 15, 2022
- All different international locations will stay present
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Distinctive Skill
- EB-2 India stays unavailable
- EB-2 China will stay at September 1, 2021
- All different international locations (Worldwide, Mexico, Philippines) will stay present
EB-3 Professionals and Expert Staff
- EB-3 India will stay at January 1, 2014
- EB-3 China will advance 10 days to January 1, 2022
- EB-3 Philippines will stay at August 1, 2023
- All different international locations (Worldwide and Mexico) will advance 1 month to September 1, 2024
EB-3 Different Staff
- EB-3 India will stay at January 1, 2014
- EB-3 China will advance 1 month to Might 1, 2019
- EB-3 Philippines will stay at December 1, 2021
- All different international locations (Worldwide, Mexico) will advance 1 month to April 1, 2022
EB-4 Particular Immigrants and Spiritual Staff
- All international locations will advance 1 month to October 15, 2022
EB-5 Unreserved Classes (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
- EB-5 India stays unavailable
- EB-5 China will stay at December 1, 2016
- All different international locations will stay present
EB-5 Set-Apart Classes (Rural, Excessive Unemployment, and Infrastructure) will stay present
*The daring represents the Visa Bulletin developments
| Employment- based mostly |
All Chargeability Areas Besides These Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| 1st | C | 01JUL23 | 15OCT22 | C | C |
| 2nd | C | 01SEP21 | U | C | C |
| third | 01SEP24 | 01JAN22 | 01JAN14 | 01SEP24 | 01AUG23 |
| Different Staff | 01APR22 | 01MAY19 | 01JAN14 | 01APR22 | 01DEC21 |
| 4th | 15OCT22 | 15OCT22 | 15OCT22 | 15OCT22 | 15OCT22 |
| Sure Spiritual Staff | 15OCT22 | 15OCT22 | 15OCT22 | 15OCT22 | 15OCT22 |
| fifth Unreserved (together with C5, T5, I5, R5, NU, RU) |
C | 01DEC16 | U | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: Rural (20%, together with NR, RR) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: Excessive Unemployment (10%, together with NH, RH) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: Infrastructure (2%, together with RI) |
C | C | C | C | C |
DATES FOR FILING FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES
The next Dates for Submitting cutoff dates will apply in August.
*Apart from EB-3 China, this chart stays unchanged for the reason that Might Visa Bulletin.
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary means, Excellent Professors and Researchers, and Sure Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 India and China will stay at December 1, 2023
- All different international locations will stay present
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Distinctive Skill
- EB-2 India will stay at January 15, 2015
- EB-2 China will stay at January 1, 2022
- All different international locations will stay present
EB-3 Professionals and Expert Staff
- EB-3 India will stay at January 15, 2015
- EB-3 China will advance by 7 days to January 8, 2022
- EB-3 Philippines will stay at January 1, 2024
- All different international locations (Worldwide and Mexico) will stay present
EB-3 Different Staff
- EB-3 India will stay at January 15, 2015
- EB-3 China will stay at October 1, 2019
- All different international locations (Worldwide, Mexico, and Philippines) will stay at August 1, 2022
EB-4 Particular Immigrants and Spiritual Staff
- EB-4 will stay at January 1, 2023
EB-5 Unreserved Classes (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
- EB-5 India will stay at Might 1, 2024
- EB-5 China will stay at March 1, 2017
- All different international locations will stay present
EB-5 Set-Apart Classes (Rural, Excessive Unemployment, and Infrastructure) may also stay present
*The daring represents the Visa Bulletin developments
| Employment- based mostly |
All Chargeability Areas Besides These Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| 1st | C | 01DEC23 | 01DEC23 | C | C |
| 2nd | C | 01JAN22 | 15JAN15 | C | C |
| third | C | 08JAN22 | 15JAN15 | C | 01JAN24 |
| Different Staff | 01AUG22 | 01OCT19 | 15JAN15 | 01AUG22 | 01AUG22 |
| 4th | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 |
| Sure Spiritual Staff | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 |
| fifth Unreserved (together with C5, T5, I5, R5) |
C | 01MAR17 | 01MAY24 | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: (Rural: NR, RR – 20%) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: (Excessive Unemployment: NH, RH – 10%) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: (Infrastructure: RI – 2%) |
C | C | C | C | C |
FINAL ACTION DATES FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES
The next Closing Motion cutoff dates will apply for family-sponsored classes within the month of August.
F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F1 Mexico will advance 3.3 weeks to December 1, 2007
- F1 Philippines will stay at Might 1, 2013
- (Worldwide, China, and India) will advance 10.4 months to December 15, 2018
F-2A Spouses and Kids of Everlasting Residents
- F2A Mexico will advance by 1 12 months 6.7 months to July 22, 2025
- F2A All different international locations will advance by 1 12 months 6.6 months to July 22, 2026
F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents
- F2B Mexico will stay at February 15, 2009
- F2B Philippines will advance by 2.4 weeks to June 1, 2013
- (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 1.3 months to January 1, 2018
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F3 Mexico will stay at June 1, 2001
- F3 Philippines will stay at February 22, 2006
- (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 1 month to Might 15, 2012
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents
- F4 Mexico will stay at April 8, 2001
- F4 Philippines will stay at August 1, 2007
- F4 India will stay at November 1, 2006
- (Worldwide and China) will advance 8 months to September 1, 2009
*The daring represents the Visa Bulletin developments
| Household- Sponsored |
All Chargeability Areas Besides These Listed |
CHINA-mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| F1 | 15DEC18 | 15DEC18 | 15DEC18 | 01DEC07 | 01MAY13 |
| F2A | 22JUL26 | 22JUL26 | 22JUL26 | 22JUL25 | 22JUL26 |
| F2B | 01JAN18 | 01JAN18 | 01JAN18 | 15FEB09 | 01JUN13 |
| F3 | 15MAY12 | 15MAY12 | 15MAY12 | 01JUL01 | 22FEB06 |
| F4 | 01SEP09 | 01SEP09 | 01NOV06 | 08APR01 | 01AUG07
|
DATES FOR FILING FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES
The next Dates for Submitting cutoff dates will apply for family-sponsored classes within the month of August.
F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F1 Mexico will advance 2 months to December 1, 2008
- F1 Philippines will stay at April 22, 2015
- (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 5.4 months to June 15, 2019
F-2A Spouses and Kids of Everlasting Residents
- All international locations will stay present
F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents
- F2B Mexico will stay at Might 15, 2010
- F2B Philippines will stay at October 1, 2013
- (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 6.8 months to January 1, 2019
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F3 Mexico will stay at July 15, 2001
- F3 Philippines will stay at August 8, 2006
- (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 2.7 months to March 1, 2013
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents
- F4 Mexico will stay at April 30, 2001
- F4 Philippines will stay at March 22, 2008
- F4 India will stay at December 15, 2006
- (Worldwide and China) will advance 3.7 months to June 22, 2010
*The daring represents the Visa Bulletin developments
| Household- Sponsored |
All Chargeability Areas Besides These Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| F1 | 15JUN19 | 15JUN19 | 15JUN19 | 01DEC08 | 22APR15 |
| F2A | C | C | C | C | C |
| F2B | 01JAN19 | 01JAN19 | 01JAN19 | 15MAY10 | 01OCT13 |
| F3 | 01MAR13 | 01MAR13 | 01MAR13 | 15JUL01 | 08AUG06 |
| F4 | 22JUN10 | 22JUN10 | 15DEC06 | 30APR01 | 22MAR08 |
The Backside Line
The biggest employment-based Closing Motion Date developments are one month for EB-3 Worldwide and Mexico, EB-1 China, EB-3 Different Staff Worldwide, Mexico, and China, and all EB-4 international locations. The employment-based Dates for Submitting chart exhibits no important development.
The biggest Household-Sponsored Closing Motion Date motion is in F-2A, advancing roughly 18.6 months for many international locations and 18.7 months for Mexico. Different main developments embrace F-1 Worldwide, China, and India shifting ahead 10.4 months and F-4 Worldwide and China advancing eight months.
Within the Household-Sponsored Dates for Submitting chart, the most important actions are F-2B Worldwide, China, and India advancing 6.8 months and F-1 Worldwide, China, and India advancing 5.4 months.
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