What Changed This Month
- China EB-1: Final Action advanced +1 month
- Mexico EB-3: Final Action advanced +1 month
- Rest of World EB-3: Final Action advanced +1 month
EB Final Action Dates — August 2026
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | Rest of World |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Oct 15, 2022 — | Jul 1, 2023 ▲ +1mo | Current — | Current — | Current — |
| EB-2 | Unavailable — | Sep 1, 2021 — | Current — | Current — | Current — |
| EB-3 | Jan 1, 2014 — | Jan 1, 2022 — | Sep 1, 2024 ▲ +1mo | Aug 1, 2023 — | Sep 1, 2024 ▲ +1mo |
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | Rest of World |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Dec 1, 2023 — | Dec 1, 2023 — | Current — | Current — | Current — |
| EB-2 | Jan 15, 2015 — | Jan 1, 2022 — | Current — | Current — | Current — |
| EB-3 | Jan 15, 2015 — | Jan 8, 2022 — | Current — | Jan 1, 2024 — | Current — |
FB Final Action Dates — August 2026
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | Rest of World |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Dec 15, 2018 ▲ +10mo | Dec 15, 2018 ▲ +10mo | Dec 1, 2007 ▲ +1mo | May 1, 2013 — | Dec 15, 2018 ▲ +10mo |
| F2A | Jul 22, 2026 ▲ +19mo | Jul 22, 2026 ▲ +19mo | Jul 22, 2025 ▲ +19mo | Jul 22, 2026 ▲ +19mo | Jul 22, 2026 ▲ +19mo |
| F2B | Jan 1, 2018 ▲ +1mo | Jan 1, 2018 ▲ +1mo | Feb 15, 2009 — | Jun 1, 2013 ▲ +1mo | Jan 1, 2018 ▲ +1mo |
| F3 | May 15, 2012 ▲ +1mo | May 15, 2012 ▲ +1mo | Jul 1, 2001 ▲ +1mo | Feb 22, 2006 — | May 15, 2012 ▲ +1mo |
| F4 | Nov 1, 2006 — | Sep 1, 2009 ▲ +8mo | Apr 8, 2001 — | Aug 1, 2007 — | Sep 1, 2009 ▲ +8mo |
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | Rest of World |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jun 15, 2019 ▲ +5mo | Jun 15, 2019 ▲ +5mo | Dec 1, 2008 ▲ +2mo | Apr 22, 2015 — | Jun 15, 2019 ▲ +5mo |
| F2A | Current — | Current — | Current — | Current — | Current — |
| F2B | Jan 1, 2019 ▲ +7mo | Jan 1, 2019 ▲ +7mo | May 15, 2010 — | Oct 1, 2013 — | Jan 1, 2019 ▲ +7mo |
| F3 | Mar 1, 2013 ▲ +3mo | Mar 1, 2013 ▲ +3mo | Jul 15, 2001 — | Aug 8, 2006 — | Mar 1, 2013 ▲ +3mo |
| F4 | Dec 15, 2006 — | Jun 22, 2010 ▲ +4mo | Apr 30, 2001 — | Mar 22, 2008 — | Jun 22, 2010 ▲ +4mo |
What's Driving August 2026 Movements
The August 2026 Visa Bulletin shows forward movement in 3 employment-based categories. The largest advance is China EB-1 Final Action, which moved forward 1 month to Jul 1, 2023. No categories retrogressed this month.
Filing Dates (Chart B) are ahead of Final Action dates for India EB-1, India EB-3, China EB-1 and 3 other categories. If USCIS accepts Chart B for August 2026, applicants in these categories may be able to file their I-485 before their Final Action date is reached — check the USCIS website for the official determination each month.
On the family-based side, 19 categories advanced this month. India F2A saw the largest move at +19 months.
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Analyze My Wait →Data sourced from the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for August 2026. For informational purposes only — not legal advice. Consult a qualified immigration attorney for advice specific to your situation.