Visa Bulletin For October 2026
Summary: The October 2026 Visa Bulletin provides updated priority dates for family-sponsored and employment-based immigrant visa categories, reflecting current availability for adjustment of status and consular processing.
This document, issued by the U.S. Department of State, outlines the availability of immigrant visa numbers for October 2026. It includes 'Final Action Dates' and 'Dates for Filing' for both family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories. The bulletin notes that while some categories have advanced, certain employment-based categories for 'Rest of World' countries have retrogressed to maintain compliance with FY 2027 limits. It also highlights the extension of the Employment Fourth Preference Certain Religious Workers (SR) category through December 11, 2026, and provides guidance on SIV processing for U.S. government employees.
Document outline
1. Statutory Numbers for Preference Immigrant Visas 2. Procedures for determining dates 3. Family-Sponsored Preferences (F1, F2A, F2B, F3, F4) 4. Final Action Dates for Family-Sponsored Preference Class 5. Dates for Filing Family-Sponsored Visa Applications 6. Employment-Based Preferences (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th) 7. Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Preference Cases 8. Dates for Filing of Employment-Based Visa Applications 9. Availability of Family-Sponsored and Employment-Based Visas for FY 2027 10. Extension of the Employment Fourth Religious Workers (SR) Category 11. U.S. Government Employee Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs)