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This month's cutoff dates, how they moved, and when your date might be reached.
Cutoff dates by category and country of birth. A case can move forward when its priority date is earlier than the date shown; C means current (no wait), U unavailable.
| Category | Rest of world | India | China mainland | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | CCurrent | 01 AUG 2023 | 01 AUG 2023 | CCurrent | CCurrent |
| EB-2 | 15 OCT 2024 | (you follow this) 01 DEC 2013 | 01 JAN 2022 | 15 OCT 2024 | 15 OCT 2024 |
| EB-3 | 01 JUL 2023 | 15 AUG 2014 | 01 JAN 2022 | 01 JUL 2023 | 01 JUL 2023 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | 01 DEC 2021 | 15 AUG 2014 | 01 OCT 2019 | 01 DEC 2021 | 01 DEC 2021 |
| EB-4 | 15 MAR 2021 | 15 MAR 2021 | 15 MAR 2021 | 15 MAR 2021 | 15 MAR 2021 |
| Category | Rest of world | India | China mainland | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 01 SEP 2017 | 01 SEP 2017 | 01 SEP 2017 | 01 SEP 2007 | 22 APR 2015 |
| F2A | 22 DEC 2025 | 22 DEC 2025 | 22 DEC 2025 | 22 DEC 2025 | 22 DEC 2025 |
| F2B | 15 MAR 2017 | 15 MAR 2017 | 15 MAR 2017 | 15 NOV 2009 | 01 OCT 2013 |
| F3 | 22 JUL 2012 | 22 JUL 2012 | 22 JUL 2012 | 01 JUL 2001 | 01 FEB 2006 |
| F4 | 01 MAR 2009 | 15 DEC 2006 | 01 MAR 2009 | 30 APR 2001 | 15 JAN 2008 |
An estimate from how the bulletin has moved — not a promise.
Add your priority date for an estimate
Enter your priority date to see an estimate. EB-2 India moved about 1.3 months a month over the last 10 months.
| Month | Cutoff date (history) |
|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 01 Dec 2013 |
| Feb 2026 | 01 Dec 2013 |
| Mar 2026 | 01 Nov 2014 |
| Apr 2026 | 15 Jan 2015 |
| May 2026 | 15 Jan 2015 |
| Jun 2026 | 15 Jan 2015 |
| Jul 2026 | 15 Jan 2015 |
| Aug 2026 | 15 Jan 2015 |
| Sep 2026 | 15 Jan 2015 |
| Oct 2026 | 15 Jan 2015 |
| Nov 2026 | 15 Jan 2015 |
Estimate from past bulletins — dates can stall or move back.
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