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March 2026 Visa Bulletin

Cut-off dates as published for March 2026, fiscal year 2026, with everything that changed from February 2026.

21
Current
54
With a cut-off
0
Unavailable

What changed from February 2026

Of the cut-offs listed, 3 became current, 39 advanced and 98 were unchanged.

  • EB-2 · All other countriesDates for Filing

    became current — visas available regardless of priority date

  • EB-2 · MexicoDates for Filing

    became current — visas available regardless of priority date

  • EB-2 · PhilippinesDates for Filing

    became current — visas available regardless of priority date

  • EB-4 Religious Workers · All other countriesFinal Action

    now has a cut-off date of 15 July 2021

  • EB-4 Religious Workers · All other countriesDates for Filing

    now has a cut-off date of 1 January 2023

  • EB-4 Religious Workers · China (mainland)Dates for Filing

    now has a cut-off date of 1 January 2023

  • EB-4 Religious Workers · China (mainland)Final Action

    now has a cut-off date of 15 July 2021

  • EB-4 Religious Workers · IndiaFinal Action

    now has a cut-off date of 15 July 2021

  • EB-4 Religious Workers · IndiaDates for Filing

    now has a cut-off date of 1 January 2023

  • EB-4 Religious Workers · MexicoDates for Filing

    now has a cut-off date of 1 January 2023

Family-Sponsored — Final Action Dates

A visa can be issued or a green card approved when your priority date is earlier than the date shown.

CategoryAll othersChinaIndiaMexicoPhilippines
F1Unmarried adult children of US citizens8 November 20168 November 20168 November 201622 December 20061 March 2013
F2ASpouses and minor children of permanent residents1 February 20241 February 20241 February 20241 February 20231 February 2024
F2BUnmarried adult children of permanent residents1 December 20161 December 20161 December 201615 February 200922 December 2012
F3Married children of US citizens8 September 20118 September 20118 September 20111 May 20011 March 2005
F4Siblings of adult US citizens8 January 20088 January 20081 November 20068 April 20011 September 2006

Family-Sponsored — Dates for Filing

You may submit your application when your priority date is earlier than the date shown — but only if USCIS accepts this chart for the month.

CategoryAll othersChinaIndiaMexicoPhilippines
F1Unmarried adult children of US citizens1 September 20171 September 20171 September 20171 December 200722 April 2015
F2ASpouses and minor children of permanent residents22 February 202622 February 202622 February 202622 February 202622 February 2026
F2BUnmarried adult children of permanent residents15 March 201715 March 201715 March 201715 February 20101 October 2013
F3Married children of US citizens22 July 201222 July 201222 July 20121 July 20011 June 2006
F4Siblings of adult US citizens1 March 20091 March 200915 December 200630 April 200115 January 2008

Employment-Based — Final Action Dates

A visa can be issued or a green card approved when your priority date is earlier than the date shown.

CategoryAll othersChinaIndiaMexicoPhilippines
EB-1Priority workersCurrent1 March 20231 March 2023CurrentCurrent
EB-2Advanced degree or exceptional ability15 October 20241 September 202115 September 201315 October 202415 October 2024
EB-3Skilled workers and professionals1 October 20231 May 202115 November 20131 October 20231 August 2023
EB-3 Other WorkersUnskilled labour1 November 20218 December 201815 November 20131 November 20211 November 2021
EB-4Special immigrants15 July 202115 July 202115 July 202115 July 202115 July 2021
EB-4 Religious WorkersCertain religious workers15 July 202115 July 202115 July 202115 July 202115 July 2021
EB-5 High UnemploymentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5 InfrastructureCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5 RuralCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5 UnreservedCurrent15 August 20161 May 2022CurrentCurrent

Employment-Based — Dates for Filing

You may submit your application when your priority date is earlier than the date shown — but only if USCIS accepts this chart for the month.

CategoryAll othersChinaIndiaMexicoPhilippines
EB-1Priority workersCurrent1 December 20231 December 2023CurrentCurrent
EB-2Advanced degree or exceptional abilityCurrent1 January 20221 November 2014CurrentCurrent
EB-3Skilled workers and professionals15 January 20241 January 202215 August 201415 January 20241 January 2024
EB-3 Other WorkersUnskilled labour22 June 20221 October 201915 August 201422 June 202222 June 2022
EB-4Special immigrants1 January 20231 January 20231 January 20231 January 20231 January 2023
EB-4 Religious WorkersCertain religious workers1 January 20231 January 20231 January 20231 January 20231 January 2023
EB-5 High UnemploymentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5 InfrastructureCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5 RuralCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5 UnreservedCurrent1 October 20161 May 2024CurrentCurrent

Diversity Visa — Rank Cut-offs

DV applicants may be processed when their regional rank number is below the figure shown.

RegionRank cut-off
Africa45,000(Except: Algeria 37,000 Egypt 22,250)
Asia30,000(Except: Nepal 6,500)
Europe11,000
North America (Bahamas)30
Oceania1,200
South America & Caribbean2,100

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