February 2026 Visa Bulletin for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3
The U.S. Department of State's February 2026 Visa Bulletin sets the employment-based Final Action Dates below. Compared with January 2026, 4 of 15 dates moved forward, none moved back, and 11 stayed the same.
Final Action Dates
| Category | Rest of World | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current No change | Feb 1, 2023 No change | Feb 1, 2023 No change | Current No change | Current No change |
| EB-2 | Oct 15, 2024 +~6 mo | Sep 1, 2021 No change | Jul 15, 2013 No change | Apr 1, 2024 No change | Apr 1, 2024 No change |
| EB-3 | Oct 1, 2023 +~5 mo | May 1, 2021 No change | Nov 15, 2013 No change | Jun 1, 2023 +40 d | Jun 1, 2023 +40 d |
A priority date is current when it is earlier than the Final Action Date listed for its category and country. "Current" means every priority date qualifies. "Unavailable" means no visa numbers are available that month. Select a date to see that category's history and forward estimates.
What changed from January 2026
- EB-2 Rest of World advanced about 6 months, from Apr 1, 2024 to Oct 15, 2024.
- EB-3 Rest of World advanced about 5 months, from Apr 22, 2023 to Oct 1, 2023.
- EB-3 Mexico advanced 40 days, from Apr 22, 2023 to Jun 1, 2023.
- EB-3 Philippines advanced 40 days, from Apr 22, 2023 to Jun 1, 2023.
Unchanged: EB-1 Rest of World, EB-1 China, EB-1 India, EB-1 Mexico, EB-1 Philippines, EB-2 China, EB-2 India, EB-2 Mexico, EB-2 Philippines, EB-3 China, EB-3 India.
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What this page covers
This page covers the Final Action Dates chart for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 skilled workers and professionals. It does not cover the Dates for Filing chart, EB-3 Other Workers, EB-4, EB-5, or family-based categories. For those, see the full February 2026 Visa Bulletin on travel.state.gov. USCIS announces separately each month which chart applies to adjustment of status filings.
Source: U.S. Department of State, February 2026 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for employment-based preference cases. This page is informational only and is not legal advice.