Family Preference · May 2026

F1 Visa Bulletin

Unmarried sons and daughters (21+) of U.S. citizens. Below are the cutoff dates for each country of chargeability under the May 2026 Visa Bulletin.

Final Action Dates

When a green card can actually be issued

All Other Countries Sep 1, 2017
China (mainland-born) Sep 1, 2017
India Sep 1, 2017
Mexico Aug 15, 2007
Philippines May 1, 2013

Dates for Filing

When adjustment of status may be filed

All Other Countries Oct 1, 2018
China (mainland-born) Oct 1, 2018
India Oct 1, 2018
Mexico Oct 1, 2008
Philippines Apr 22, 2015

Country-specific deep dives

Each country page explains what F1 waits look like for that country of chargeability, whether the date moved, and what applicants should expect.

Not legal advice. Cutoff dates may retrogress. Confirm against the official Visa Bulletin and uscis.gov/visabulletininfo before filing.