January 2026 U.S. Visa Bulletin: Green Card Priority Dates and Updates

Family-Based Green Card Backlogs (January 2026)

F-1: Unmarried Children (21+) of U.S. Citizens

Country / RegionJanuary 2026 Cut-OffDecember 2025 Cut-OffChange
All Other AreasSep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017
ChinaSep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017
IndiaSep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017
MexicoSep 1, 2007Mar 1, 2007▲ 6 months
PhilippinesApr 22, 2015Apr 22, 2015

F-2A: Spouses & Children (Under 21) of Green Card Holders

Country / RegionJanuary 2026 Cut-OffDecember 2025 Cut-OffChange
All CountriesDec 22, 2025Nov 22, 2025▲ 1 month

F-2B: Unmarried Children (21+) of Green Card Holders

Country / RegionJanuary 2026 Cut-OffDecember 2025 Cut-OffChange
All Other AreasMar 15, 2017Mar 8, 2017▲ 1 week
ChinaMar 15, 2017Mar 8, 2017▲ 1 week
IndiaMar 15, 2017Mar 8, 2017▲ 1 week
MexicoNov 15, 2009May 15, 2009▲ 6 months
PhilippinesOct 1, 2013Oct 1, 2013

F-3: Married Children of U.S. Citizens

Country / RegionJanuary 2026 Cut-OffDecember 2025 Cut-OffChange
All Other AreasJul 22, 2012Jul 22, 2012
ChinaJul 22, 2012Jul 22, 2012
IndiaJul 22, 2012Jul 22, 2012
MexicoJul 1, 2001Jul 1, 2001
PhilippinesFeb 1, 2006Nov 1, 2005▲ 3 months

F-4: Siblings of U.S. Citizens

Country / RegionJanuary 2026 Cut-OffDecember 2025 Cut-OffChange
All Other AreasMar 1, 2009Mar 1, 2009
ChinaMar 1, 2009Mar 1, 2009
IndiaDec 15, 2006Dec 15, 2006
MexicoApr 30, 2001Apr 30, 2001
PhilippinesJan 15, 2008Jan 1, 2008▲ 2 weeks

Employment-Based Green Card Backlogs (January 2026)

EB-1: Priority Workers

Country / RegionJanuary 2026 Cut-OffDecember 2025 Cut-OffChange
All Other AreasCurrentCurrent
ChinaAug 15, 2023May 15, 2023▲ 3 months
IndiaAug 15, 2023Apr 15, 2023▲ 4 months
MexicoCurrentCurrent
PhilippinesCurrentCurrent

EB-2: Advanced Degree & Exceptional Ability

Country / RegionJanuary 2026 Cut-OffDecember 2025 Cut-OffChange
All Other AreasOct 15, 2024Jul 15, 2024▲ 3 months
ChinaJan 1, 2022Dec 1, 2021▲ 1 month
IndiaDec 1, 2013Dec 1, 2013
MexicoOct 15, 2024Jul 15, 2024▲ 3 months
PhilippinesOct 15, 2024Jul 15, 2024▲ 3 months

EB-3: Skilled Workers & Professionals

Country / RegionJanuary 2026 Cut-OffDecember 2025 Cut-OffChange
All Other AreasJul 1, 2023Jul 1, 2023
ChinaJan 1, 2022Jan 1, 2022
IndiaSep 22, 2013Aug 22, 2013▲ 1 month
MexicoAug 15, 2014Aug 15, 2014
PhilippinesJul 1, 2023Jul 1, 2023

EB-3: Other Workers

Country / RegionJanuary 2026 Cut-OffDecember 2025 Cut-OffChange
All Other AreasDec 1, 2021Dec 1, 2021
ChinaOct 1, 2019Oct 1, 2018▲ 1 year
IndiaAug 15, 2014Aug 15, 2014
MexicoDec 1, 2021Dec 1, 2021
PhilippinesDec 1, 2021Dec 1, 2021

EB-4: Special Immigrants

Country / RegionJanuary 2026 Cut-OffDecember 2025 Cut-OffChange
All CountriesMar 15, 2021Feb 15, 2021▲ 1 month

EB-5: Investors

Country / RegionJanuary 2026 Cut-OffDecember 2025 Cut-OffChange
All Other AreasCurrentCurrent
ChinaAug 22, 2016Jul 22, 2016▲ 1 month
IndiaMay 1, 2024Apr 1, 2022▲ 2 years, 1 month
MexicoCurrentCurrent
PhilippinesCurrentCurrent

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