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May Visa Bulletin 2026: Family-Sponsored Preferences
The May 2026 Visa Bulletin released by the U.S. Department of State reflects minimal movement from the April 2026 Visa Bulletin in terms of Family-Sponsored Preferences. The May Visa Bulletin 2026 Family-Sponsored Preferences has been released by the U.S. Department of State. USCIS will accept the Dates for Filing chart for family-sponsored adjustment of status applications.
Dates for Filing for Family-Sponsored Adjustment of Status Applications
| Family-Sponsored | All Chargeability Areas | CHINA-mainland born | INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| F1 | 01-Oct-18 | 01-Oct-18 | 01-Oct-18 | 01-Oct-18 | 22-Apr-15 |
| F2A | C | C | C | C | C |
| F2B | 01-Jan-18 | 01-Jan-18 | 01-Jan-18 | 15-May-10 | 01-Oct-13 |
| F3 | 08-Dec-12 | 08-Dec-12 | 08-Dec-12 | 15-Jul-01 | 08-Aug-06 |
| F4 | 01-Sep-09 | 01-Sep-09 | 15-Dec-06 | 30-Apr-01 | 22-Mar-08 |
Dates for Filing - April 2026 and May 2026 Visa Bulletin Comparison
F1 – Family-sponsored First Preference Category
Country/Area |
April 2026 |
May 2026 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 01-Mar-18 | 01-Oct-18 | Advanced by 7 months |
| China (Mainland) | 01-Mar-18 | 01-Oct-18 | Advanced by 7 months |
| India | 01-Mar-18 | 01-Oct-18 | Advanced by 7 months |
| Mexico | 15-Apr-08 | 01-Oct-18 | Advanced by 5 months, 16 days |
| Philippines | 22-Apr-15 | 22-Apr-15 | No change |
F2A – Family-sponsored Second Preference Category (Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents)
Country/Area |
April 2026 |
May 2026 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | C | C | Current |
| China (Mainland) | C | C | Current |
| India | C | C | Current |
| Mexico | C | C | Current |
| Philippines | C | C | Current |
F2B – Family-sponsored Second Preference Category (Unmarried Children 21 or Older of Permanent Residents)
Country/Area | April 2026 | May 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 08-Aug-17 | 01-Jan-18 | Advanced by 4 months, 24 days |
| China (Mainland) | 08-Aug-17 | 01-Jan-18 | Advanced by 4 months, 24 days |
| India | 08-Aug-17 | 01-Jan-18 | Advanced by 4 months, 24 days |
| Mexico | 15-May-10 | 15-May-10 | No change |
| Philippines | 01-Oct-13 | 01-Oct-13 | No change |
F3 – Family-sponsored Third Preference Category (Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens)
Country/Area | April 2026 | May 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 22-Nov-12 | 08-Dec-12 | Advanced by 16 days |
| China (Mainland) | 22-Nov-12 | 08-Dec-12 | Advanced by 16 days |
| India | 22-Nov-12 | 08-Dec-12 | Advanced by 16 days |
| Mexico | 01-Jul-01 | 15-Jul-01 | Advanced by 14 days |
| Philippines | 15-Jul-06 | 08-Aug-06 | Advanced by 24 days |
F4 – Family-sponsored Fourth Preference Category (Siblings of Adult U.S. Citizens)
Country/Area | April 2026 | May 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 15-May-09 | 01-Sep-09 | Advanced by 3 months, 17 days |
| China (Mainland) | 15-May-09 | 01-Sep-09 | Advanced by 3 months, 17 days |
| India | 15-Dec-06 | 15-Dec-06 | No change |
| Mexico | 30-Apr-01 | 30-Apr-01 | No change |
| Philippines | 22-Mar-08 | 22-Mar-08 | No change |
Final Action Dates for Family-Sponsored Adjustment of Status Applications
Family-Sponsored | All Chargeability Areas | China (Mainland) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 01-Sep-17 | 01-Sep-17 | 01-Sep-17 | 15-Aug-07 | 01-May-13 |
| F2A | 01-Aug-24 | 01-Aug-24 | 01-Aug-24 | 01-Aug-23 | 01-Aug-24 |
| F2B | 22-May-17 | 22-May-17 | 22-May-17 | 15-Feb-09 | 08-Apr-13 |
| F3 | 15-Feb-12 | 15-Feb-12 | 15-Feb-12 | 01-May-01 | 22-Nov-05 |
| F4 | 15-Sep-08 | 15-Sep-08 | 01-Nov-06 | 08-Apr-01 | 15-Jul-07 |
Final Action Dates - April 2026 and May 2026 Visa Bulletin Comparison
F1 – Family-sponsored First Preference Category
| Country/Area | April 2026 | May 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 01-May-17 | 01-Sep-17 | Advanced by 4 months |
| China (Mainland) | 01-May-17 | 01-Sep-17 | Advanced by 4 months |
| India | 01-May-17 | 01-Sep-17 | Advanced by 4 months |
| Mexico | 15-Feb-07 | 15-Aug-07 | Advanced by 6 months |
| Philippines | 01-May-13 | 01-May-13 | No change |
F2A – Family-sponsored Second Preference Category (Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents)
Country/Area | April 2026 | May 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 01-Feb-24 | 01-Aug-24 | Advanced by 6 months |
| China (Mainland) | 01-Feb-24 | 01-Aug-24 | Advanced by 6 months |
| India | 01-Feb-24 | 01-Aug-24 | Advanced by 6 months |
| Mexico | 01-Feb-23 | 01-Aug-23 | Advanced by 6 months |
| Philippines | 01-Feb-24 | 01-Aug-24 | Advanced by 6 months |
F2B – Family-sponsored Second Preference Category (Unmarried Children 21 or Older of Permanent Residents)
| Country/Area | April 2026 | May 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 22-May-17 | 22-May-17 | No change |
| China (Mainland) | 22-May-17 | 22-May-17 | No change |
| India | 22-May-17 | 22-May-17 | No change |
| Mexico | 15-Feb-09 | 15-Feb-09 | No change |
| Philippines | 08-Apr-13 | 08-Apr-13 | No change |
F3 – Family-sponsored Third Preference Category (Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens)
| Country/Area | April 2026 | May 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 22-Dec-11 | 15-Feb-12 | Advanced by 1 month, 24 days |
| China (Mainland) | 22-Dec-11 | 15-Feb-12 | Advanced by 1 month, 24 days |
| India | 22-Dec-11 | 15-Feb-12 | Advanced by 1 month, 24 days |
| Mexico | 01-May-01 | 01-May-01 | No change |
| Philippines | 01-Jul-05 | 22-Nov-05 | Advanced by 4 months, 21 days |
F4 – Family-sponsored Fourth Preference Category (Siblings of Adult U.S. Citizens)
| Country/Area | April 2026 | May 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Chargeability | 08-Jun-08 | 15-Sep-08 | Advanced by 3 months, 7 days |
| China (Mainland) | 08-Jun-08 | 15-Sep-08 | Advanced by 3 months, 7 days |
| India | 01-Nov-06 | 01-Nov-06 | No change |
| Mexico | 08-Apr-01 | 08-Apr-01 | No change |
| Philippines | 01-Feb-07 | 15-Jul-07 | Advanced by 5 months, 14 days |
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