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We are pleased to report that the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has published the June 2026 Visa Bulletin.
In this blog post, we breakdown the movement of the employment-based and family-sponsored categories in the coming month.
Adjustment of Status Chart
For adjustment of status filings to permanent residence in the month of June, USCIS will continue using the Dates for Filing Chart for family-sponsored categories only.
For employment-based categories, USCIS will also continue using the Final Action Dates Chart.
Highlights of the June 2026 Visa Bulletin
At a Glance
What can we expect to see in the month of June?
Employment-Based Categories
Final Action Advancements
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary ability, Outstanding Professors and Researchers, and Certain Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 India will retrogress 3.5 months to December 15, 2022
- Except China, all other countries remain current
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Exceptional Ability
- EB-2 India will retrogress 10.4 months to September 1, 2013
- Except China, all other countries remain current
EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers
- EB-3 India will advance 1 month to December 15, 2013
- EB-3 China will advance 1.5 months to August 1, 2021
EB-3 Other Workers
- EB-3 India will advance 1 month to December 15, 2013
- EB-3 China will advance 1.9 months to April 1, 2019
Dates for Filing Advancements
- No movement
Family-Sponsored Categories
Final Action Advancements
F-1 Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens
- F1 Mexico will advance 2.8 months to November 8, 2007
F-2A Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents
- F2A Mexico will advance 5 months to January 1, 2024
- F2A All other countries will advance 5 months to January 1, 2025
F-2B Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents
- F2B (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 4 months to September 22, 2017
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens
- F4 (Worldwide and China) will advance 1.8 months to November 8, 2008
Dates for Filing Advancements
F-2A Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents
- All countries will remain current
F-2B Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents
- F2B (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 2.6 months to March 22, 2018
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens
- F4 (Worldwide and China) will advance 3.7 months to December 22, 2009
Now let’s dive into our analysis.
Employment-Based Categories
FINAL ACTION DATES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES
The following Final Action cutoff dates will apply for employment-based categories in the month of June.
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary ability, Outstanding Professors and Researchers, and Certain Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 China remains at April 1, 2023
- EB-1 India will retrogress 3.5 months to December 15, 2022
- All other countries will remain current
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Exceptional Ability
- EB-2 India will retrogress 10.4 months to September 1, 2013
- EB-2 China will remain at September 1, 2021
- All other countries (Worldwide, Mexico, Philippines) will remain current
EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers
- EB-3 India will advance 1 month to December 15, 2013
- EB-3 China will advance 1.5 months to August 1, 2021
- EB-3 Philippines will remain at August 1, 2023
- All other countries (Worldwide and Mexico) will remain at June 1, 2024
EB-3 Other Workers
- EB-3 India will advance 1 month to December 15, 2013
- EB-3 China will advance 1.9 months to April 1, 2019
- EB-3 Philippines will remain at November 1, 2021
- All other countries (Worldwide, Mexico) will remain at February 1, 2022
EB-4 Special Immigrants and Religious Workers
- All countries will remain at July 15, 2022
EB-5 Unreserved Categories (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
- EB-5 India will remain at May 1, 2022
- EB-5 China will remain at September 22, 2016
- All other countries will remain current
EB-5 Set-Aside Categories (Rural, High Unemployment, and Infrastructure) will remain current
*The bold represents the Visa Bulletin advancements
| Employment- based |
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| 1st | C | 01APR23 | 15DEC22 | C | C |
| 2nd | C | 01SEP21 | 01SEP13 | C | C |
| 3rd | 01JUN24 | 01AUG21 | 15DEC13 | 01JUN24 | 01AUG23 |
| Other Workers | 01FEB22 | 01APR19 | 15DEC13 | 01FEB22 | 01NOV21 |
| 4th | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 |
| Certain Religious Workers | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 |
| 5th Unreserved (including C5, T5, I5, R5, NU, RU) |
C | 22SEP16 | 01MAY22 | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: Rural (20%, including NR, RR) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: High Unemployment (10%, including NH, RH) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: Infrastructure (2%, including RI) |
C | C | C | C | C |
DATES FOR FILING FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES
The following Dates for Filing cutoff dates will apply in June.
*Note the chart remains unchanged from the May Visa Bulletin.
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary ability, Outstanding Professors and Researchers, and Certain Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 India and China will remain at December 1, 2023
- All other countries will remain current
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Exceptional Ability
- EB-2 India will remain at January 15, 2015
- EB-2 China will remain at January 1, 2022
- All other countries will remain current
EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers
- EB-3 India will remain at January 15, 2015
- EB-3 China will remain at January 1, 2022
- EB-3 Philippines will remain at January 1, 2024
- All other countries (Worldwide and Mexico) will remain current
EB-3 Other Workers
- EB-3 India will remain at January 15, 2015
- EB-3 China will remain at October 1, 2019
- All other countries (Worldwide, Mexico, and Philippines) will remain at August 1, 2022
EB-4 Special Immigrants and Religious Workers
- EB-4 will remain at January 1, 2023
EB-5 Unreserved Categories (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
- EB-5 India will remain at May 1, 2024
- EB-5 China will remain at March 1, 2017
- All other countries will remain current
EB-5 Set-Aside Categories (Rural, High Unemployment, and Infrastructure) will also remain current
| Employment- based |
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| 1st | C | 01DEC23 | 01DEC23 | C | C |
| 2nd | C | 01JAN22 | 15JAN15 | C | C |
| 3rd | C | 01JAN22 | 15JAN15 | C | 01JAN24 |
| Other Workers | 01AUG22 | 01OCT19 | 15JAN15 | 01AUG22 | 01AUG22 |
| 4th | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 |
| Certain Religious Workers | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 |
| 5th Unreserved (including C5, T5, I5, R5) |
C | 01MAR17 | 01MAY24 | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: (Rural: NR, RR – 20%) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: (High Unemployment: NH, RH – 10%) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: (Infrastructure: RI – 2%) |
C | C | C | C |
FINAL ACTION DATES FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES
The following Final Action cutoff dates will apply for family-sponsored categories in the month of June.
F-1 Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens
- F1 Mexico will advance 2.8 months to November 8, 2007
- F1 Philippines will remain at May 1, 2013
- F1 All other countries (Worldwide, China, and India) will remain at September 1, 2017
F-2A Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents
- F2A Mexico will advance 5 months to January 1, 2024
- F2A All other countries will advance 5 months to January 1, 2025
F-2B Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents
- F2B Mexico will remain at February 15, 2009
- F2B Philippines will remain at April 8, 2013
- F2B All other countries (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 4 months to September 22, 2017
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens
- F3 Mexico will remain at May 1, 2001
- F3 Philippines will remain at November 22, 2005
- F3 All other countries (Worldwide, China, India) will remain at February 15, 2012
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens
- F4 Mexico will remain at April 8, 2001
- F4 Philippines will remain at July 15, 2007
- F4 India will remain at November 1, 2006
- F4 All other countries (Worldwide and China) will advance 1.8 months to November 8, 2008
*The bold represents the Visa Bulletin advancements
| Family- Sponsored |
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed |
CHINA-mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| F1 | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 08NOV07 | 01MAY13 |
| F2A | 01JAN25 | 01JAN25 | 01JAN25 | 01JAN24 | 01JAN25 |
| F2B | 22SEP17 | 22SEP17 | 22SEP17 | 15FEB09 | 08APR13 |
| F3 | 15FEB12 | 15FEB12 | 15FEB12 | 01MAY01 | 22NOV05 |
| F4 | 08NOV08 | 08NOV08 | 01NOV06 | 08APR01 | 15JUL07 |
DATES FOR FILING FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES
The following Dates for Filing cutoff dates will apply for family-sponsored categories in the month of June.
F-1 Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens
- F1 Mexico will remain at October 1, 2008
- F1 Philippines will remain at April 22, 2015
- All other countries (Worldwide, China, India) will remain at October 1, 2018
F-2A Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents
- All countries will remain current
F-2B Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents
- F2B Mexico will remain at May 15, 2010
- F2B Philippines will remain at October 1, 2013
- F2B All other countries (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 2.6 months to March 22, 2018
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens
- F3 Mexico will remain at July 15, 2001
- F3 Philippines will remain at August 8, 2006
- F3 All other countries (Worldwide, China, India) will remain at December 8, 2012
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens
- F4 Mexico will remain at April 30, 2001
- F4 Philippines will remain at March 22, 2008
- F4 India will remain at December 15, 2006
- All other countries (Worldwide and China) will advance 3.7 months to December 22, 2009
*The bold represents the Visa Bulletin advancements
| Family- Sponsored |
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| F1 | 01OCT18 | 01OCT18 | 01OCT18 | 01OCT08 | 22APR15 |
| F2A | C | C | C | C | C |
| F2B | 22MAR18 | 22MAR18 | 22MAR18 | 15MAY10 | 01OCT13 |
| F3 | 08DEC12 | 08DEC12 | 08DEC12 | 15JUL01 | 08AUG06 |
| F4 | 22DEC09 | 22DEC09 | 15DEC06 | 30APR01 | 22MAR08 |
Conclusion
In the employment-based dates for filing there has been no movement compared to the May visa bulletin. In the final action dates, EB-1 India will retrogress by three and a half months to December 15, 2022, EB-2 India will retrogress more than 10 months to September 1, 2013. EB-3 India will advance 1 month to December 15, 2013. EB-3 China will advance 1.5 months to August 1, 2021, other workers will advance 1.9 months to April 1, 2019.
In the family-sponsored dates for filing, F2A all countries remain current, F2B Worldwide, China, and India, advance 2.6 months to March 22, 2018. F4 Worldwide and China advance 3.7 months to December 22, 2009.
In the final action chart, F1 Mexico advances 2.8 months to November 8, 2007. F2A Mexico advances 5 months to January 1, 2024. All other countries advance 5 months to January 1, 2025. F2B (Worldwide, China, India) advance 4 months to September 22, 2017. F4 Worldwide and China advance 1.8 months to November 8, 2008.
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