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February 2026 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State released the February 2026 Visa Bulletin for Fiscal Year 2026.
USCIS Filing Guidance
USCIS has confirmed that for February 2026:
- Employment-based applicants must use the Dates for Filing chart from the February 2026 Visa Bulletin.
This chart determines whether individuals are eligible to submit Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) based on their priority date.
Employment-Based Dates for Filing
| Category | All Others | China | India | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB‑1 | Current | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | China & India advance slightly (from Aug 15 → Aug 1) |
| EB‑2 | Oct 15, 2024 | Jan 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2013 | All Others unchanged; China & India unchanged |
| EB‑3 Professionals/Skilled Workers | Oct 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2022 | Aug 15, 2014 | All Others advance (from Jul 1, 2023 → Oct 1, 2023) |
| EB‑3 Other Workers | Dec 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2019 | Aug 15, 2014 | No movement for any category |
| EB‑5 Unreserved (Regional & Non‑Regional Center) | Current | Aug 22, 2016 | May 1, 2024 | China unchanged; India advances (May 1, 2024 → May 1, 2024 stays same?)* |
| EB‑5 Set‑Asides (Rural, High Unemployment, Infrastructure) | Current | Current | Current | All categories remain current |
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