We’re happy to report that the U.S. Division of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has printed the January 2026 Visa Bulletin.
On this weblog submit, we breakdown the motion of the employment-based and family-sponsored classes within the coming month.
USCIS Adjustment of Standing
For adjustment of standing filings to everlasting residence within the month of January, USCIS has not but indicated which submitting chart it’ll use for the employment-based and family-sponsored classes.
Highlights of the January 2026 Visa Bulletin
At a Look
What can we anticipate to see within the month of January?
Employment-Primarily based Classes
Remaining Motion Developments
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary capability, Excellent Professors and Researchers, and Sure Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 India will advance by 10 months to February 1, 2023
- EB-1 China will advance by 10 days to February 1, 2023
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Distinctive Skill
- EB-2 India will advance by 2 months to July 15, 2013
- EB-2 China will advance by 3 months to September 1, 2021
- All different international locations will advance by 2 months to April 1, 2024
EB-3 Professionals and Expert Staff
- EB-3 India will advance by 1.8 months to November 15, 2013
- EB-3 China will advance by 1 month to Might 1, 2021
- All different international locations will advance by 1 week to April 22, 2023
EB-3 Different Staff
- EB-3 India will advance by 1.8 months to November 15, 2013
- EB-3 China will advance by 1 12 months to December 8, 2018
- All different international locations will advance by 1 month to September 1, 2021
EB-4 Particular Immigrants & Spiritual Staff
- All international locations will advance by 4 months to January 1, 2021
EB-5 Unreserved Classes (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
- EB-5 India will advance by 10 months to Might 1, 2022
- EB-5 China will advance by 1 month to August 15, 2016
Dates for Submitting Developments
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary capability, Excellent Professors and Researchers, and Sure Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 India will advance by 4 months to August 15, 2023
- EB-1 China will advance by 3 months to August 15, 2023
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Distinctive Skill
- EB-2 China will advance by 1 month to January 1, 2022
- Besides India, All different international locations will advance by 3 months to October 15, 2024
EB-3 Different Staff
- EB-3 China will advance by 1 12 months to October 1, 2019
EB-4 Particular Immigrants & Spiritual Staff
- EB-4 will advance by 1 month to March 15, 2021
EB-5 Unreserved Classes (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
- EB-5 India will advance by 2 years to Might 1, 2024
- EB-5 China will advance by 1 month to August 22, 2016
Household-Sponsored Classes
Remaining Motion Developments
F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F1 Mexico will advance by 6 months to September 1, 2006
- F1 Philippines will advance by 1.2 months to March 1, 2013
F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents
- F2B Mexico will advance by 6 months to November 15, 2008
- F2B Philippines will advance by 2.5 months to December 22, 2012
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F3 Philippines will advance by 3.9 months to March 1, 2005
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents
- F4 Philippines will advance by 1 week to July 22, 2006
Dates for Submitting Developments
F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F1 Mexico will advance by 6 months to September 1, 2007
F-2A Spouses and Kids of Everlasting Residents
- All international locations will advance by 1 month to December 22, 2025
F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents
- F2B Mexico will advance by 6 months to November 15, 2009
- Besides Philippines, All different international locations will advance by 1 week to March 15, 2017
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F3 Philippines will advance by 3 months to February 1, 2006
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents
- F4 Philippines will advance by 2 weeks to January 15, 2008
Employment-Primarily based Classes
FINAL ACTION DATES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES
The next Remaining Motion cutoff dates will apply for employment-based classes within the month of January.
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary capability, Excellent Professors and Researchers, and Sure Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 India will advance by 10 months to February 1, 2023
- EB-1 China will advance by 10 days to February 1, 2023
- All different international locations will stay present
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Distinctive Skill
- EB-2 India will advance by 2 months to July 15, 2013
- EB-2 China will advance by 3 months to September 1, 2021
- All different international locations will advance by 2 months to April 1, 2024
EB-3 Professionals and Expert Staff
- EB-3 India will advance by 1.8 months to November 15, 2013
- EB-3 China will advance by 1 month to Might 1, 2021
- All different international locations will advance by 1 week to April 22, 2023
EB-3 Different Staff
- EB-3 India will advance by 1.8 months to November 15, 2013
- EB-3 China will advance by 1 12 months to December 8, 2018
- All different international locations will advance by 1 month to September 1, 2021
EB-4 Particular Immigrants & Spiritual Staff
- All international locations will advance by 4 months to January 1, 2021
EB-5 Unreserved Classes (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
- EB-5 India will advance by 10 months to Might 1, 2022
- EB-5 China will advance by 1 month to August 15, 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- primarily based |
All Chargeability Areas Besides These Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| 1st | C | 01FEB23 | 01FEB23 | C | C |
| 2nd | 01APR24 | 01SEP21 | 15JUL13 | 01APR24 | 01APR24 |
| third | 22APR23 | 01MAY21 | 15NOV13 | 22APR23 | 22APR23 |
| Different Staff | 01SEP21 | 08DEC18 | 15NOV13 | 01SEP21 | 01SEP21 |
| 4th | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 |
| Sure Spiritual Staff | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 |
| fifth Unreserved (together with C5, T5, I5, R5, NU, RU) |
C | 15AUG16 | 01MAY22 | 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 January.
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary capability, Excellent Professors and Researchers, and Sure Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 India will advance by 4 months to August 15, 2023
- EB-1 China will advance by 3 months to August 15, 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 December 1, 2013
- EB-2 China will advance by 1 month to January 1, 2022
- All different international locations will advance by 3 months to October 15, 2024
EB-3 Professionals and Expert Staff
- EB-3 India will stay at August 15, 2014
- EB-3 China will stay at January 1, 2022
- All different international locations will stay at July 1, 2023
EB-3 Different Staff
- EB-3 India will stay at August 15, 2014
- EB-3 China will advance by 1 12 months to October 1, 2019
- All different international locations will stay at December 1, 2021
EB-4 Particular Immigrants & Spiritual Staff
- EB-4 will advance by 1 month to March 15, 2021
EB-5 Unreserved Classes (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
- EB-5 India will advance by 2 years to Might 1, 2024
- EB-5 China will advance by 1 month to August 22, 2016
- All different international locations will stay present
EB-5 Set-Apart Classes (Rural, Excessive Unemployment, and Infrastructure) may even stay present
*The daring represents the Visa Bulletin developments
| Employment- primarily based |
All Chargeability Areas Besides These Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| 1st | C | 15AUG23 | 15AUG23 | C | C |
| 2nd | 15OCT24 | 01JAN22 | 01DEC13 | 15OCT24 | 15OCT24 |
| third | 01JUL23 | 01JAN22 | 15AUG14 | 01JUL23 | 01JUL23 |
| Different Staff | 01DEC21 | 01OCT19 | 15AUG14 | 01DEC21 | 01DEC21 |
| 4th | 15MAR21 | 15MAR21 | 15MAR21 | 15MAR21 | 15MAR21 |
| Sure Spiritual Staff | 15MAR21 | 15MAR21 | 15MAR21 | 15MAR21 | 15MAR21 |
| fifth Unreserved (together with C5, T5, I5, R5) |
C | 22AUG16 | 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
Based on the Division of State’s January 2026 Visa Bulletin, the next Remaining Motion cutoff dates will apply for family-sponsored classes within the month of January.
F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F1 Mexico will advance by 6 months to September 1, 2006
- F1 Philippines will advance by 1.2 months to March 1, 2013
- F1 All different international locations will stay at November 8, 2016
F-2A Spouses and Kids of Everlasting Residents
- F2A Mexico will stay at February 1, 2023
- F2A All different international locations will stay at February 1, 2024
F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents
- F2B Mexico will advance by 6 months to November 15, 2008
- F2B Philippines will advance by 2.5 months to December 22, 2012
- F2B All different international locations will stay at December 1, 2016
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F3 Mexico will stay at Might 1, 2001
- F3 Philippines will advance by 3.9 months to March 1, 2005
- F3 All different international locations will stay at September 8, 2011
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents
- F4 Mexico will stay at April 8, 2001
- F4 Philippines will advance by 1 week to July 22, 2006
- F4 India will stay at November 1, 2006
- F4 All different international locations will stay at January 8, 2008
*The daring represents the Visa Bulletin developments
| Household- Sponsored |
All Chargeability Areas Besides These Listed |
CHINA-mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| F1 | 08NOV16 | 08NOV16 | 08NOV16 | 01SEP06 | 01MAR13 |
| F2A | 01FEB24 | 01FEB24 | 01FEB24 | 01FEB23 | 01FEB24 |
| F2B | 01DEC16 | 01DEC16 | 01DEC16 | 15NOV08 | 22DEC12 |
| F3 | 08SEP11 | 08SEP11 | 08SEP11 | 01MAY01 | 01MAR05 |
| F4 | 08JAN08 | 08JAN08 | 01NOV06 | 08APR01 | 22JUL06 |
DATES FOR FILING FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES
Based on the Division of State’s January 2026 Visa Bulletin, the next Dates for Submitting cutoff dates will apply for family-sponsored classes within the month of January
F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F1 Mexico will advance by 6 months to September 1, 2007
- F1 Philippines will stay at April 22, 2015
- All different international locations will stay at September 1, 2017
F-2A Spouses and Kids of Everlasting Residents
- All international locations will advance by 1 month to December 22, 2025
F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents
- F2B Mexico will advance by 6 months to November 15, 2009
- F2B Philippines will stay at October 1, 2013
- F2B All different international locations will advance by 1 week to March 15, 2017
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F3 Mexico will stay at July 1, 2001
- F3 Philippines will advance by 3 months to February 1, 2006
- F3 All different international locations will stay at July 22, 2012
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents
- F4 Mexico will stay at April 30, 2001
- F4 Philippines will advance by 2 weeks to January 15, 2008
- F4 India will stay at December 15, 2006
- All different international locations will stay at March 1, 2009
*The daring represents the Visa Bulletin developments
| Household- Sponsored |
All Chargeability Areas Besides These Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| F1 | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 01SEP07 | 22APR15 |
| F2A | 22DEC25 | 22DEC25 | 22DEC25 | 22DEC25 | 22DEC25 |
| F2B | 15MAR17 | 15MAR17 | 15MAR17 | 15NOV09 | 01OCT13 |
| F3 | 22JUL12 | 22JUL12 | 22JUL12 | 01JUL01 | 01FEB06 |
| F4 | 01MAR09 | 01MAR09 | 15DEC06 | 30APR01 | 15JAN08 |
Conclusion
January’s Visa Bulletin brings robust motion throughout the board. Within the Remaining Motion Date chart, the largest winners within the employment-sponsored classes are EB-1 India which is able to advance by 10 months to February 1, 2023, EB-3 China Different Staff will advance by 1 12 months to December 8, 2018, and EB-5 India Unreserved will advance by 10 months to Might 1, 2022.
Within the Dates for Submitting Chart, EB-3 China Different Staff will advance by 1 12 months to October 1, 2019, and EB-5 India Unreserved will advance by 2 years to Might 1, 2024.
Within the Remaining Motion Dates chart for the family-sponsored classes, the largest winners had been F1 Mexico advancing by 6 months to September 1, 2006, and F2B Mexico advancing 6 months to November 15, 2008.
Within the Dates for Submitting Chart, F1 Mexico will advance by 6 months to September 1, 2007 and F2B Mexico will advance by 6 months to November 15, 2009.
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