Visa Bulletin for EB1
Extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers and multinational executives. Cutoffs differ by chargeability area, normally country of birth. Choose yours below.
Published by the U.S. Department of State
In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, India has the earliest EB1 Final Action Date, February 1, 2023. All Other Countries, Mexico and Philippines are Current, so every priority date qualifies. Compared with the September 2026 bulletin, India advanced 4 months.
EB1 Overview
| Chargeability | Final Action Date | Dates for Filing |
|---|---|---|
| All Other Countries | Current | Current |
| China | ||
| India | ||
| Mexico | Current | Current |
| Philippines | Current | Current |
Common Questions
What are the EB1 Final Action Dates in the October 2026 Visa Bulletin?
All Other Countries: Current. China: July 1, 2023. India: February 1, 2023. Mexico: Current. Philippines: Current.
Which EB1 chargeability areas moved in the October 2026 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with the September 2026 bulletin, the Final Action Date for India advanced 4 months. The other areas did not change.
Why do EB1 cutoffs differ by country?
No single country can use more than 7% of the family and employment preference visas available each year. The Visa Bulletin lists China, India, Mexico and the Philippines separately because their demand is high enough to reach that limit, so their cutoffs can fall behind. When demand is below the limit, their dates usually match All Other Countries.
Which chargeability area applies to me?
Chargeability normally follows your country of birth, not your citizenship or where you live. A spouse can use the other spouse's country of birth if it has an earlier cutoff and they immigrate together, which is called cross-chargeability.
Should I use the Final Action Date or the Dates for Filing chart?
It depends on how you apply. The National Visa Center uses Dates for Filing to invite consular processing applicants to submit documents, and a visa is issued only once the Final Action Date passes your priority date. For adjustment of status inside the U.S., USCIS announces each month which chart it accepts for Form I-485 on its Adjustment of Status Filing Charts page.
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