Visa Bulletin for December 2026
The December 2026 bulletin has not been published yet. Here is when to expect it, today's cutoffs from the November 2026 bulletin and what the history of each line suggests.
Current dates and outlook for December 2026
| Category | Final action (Nov 2026) | Date for filing | Outlook | Dec 2025 change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-2 India | Nov 1, 2013 | Jan 15, 2015 | Most likely unchanged | +6 weeks |
| EB-3 India | Jan 22, 2014 | Jan 15, 2015 | Likely to advance (typical step 4 weeks) | +4 weeks |
| EB-1 India | Feb 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2024 | Most likely unchanged | +4 weeks |
| EB-2 China | Oct 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2023 | Most likely unchanged | +2 months |
| EB-3 China | Jan 22, 2022 | Apr 1, 2024 | Most likely unchanged | +4 weeks |
| EB-1 (all countries) | Current | Current | Likely to stay current | no change |
| EB-2 (all countries) | Apr 1, 2025 | Mar 15, 2026 | Most likely unchanged | +2 months |
| EB-3 (all countries) | Jun 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | Likely to advance (typical step 5 weeks) | +2 weeks |
| F2A (all countries) | Oct 22, 2026 | Current | Most likely unchanged | no change |
| F2A Mexico | Apr 22, 2026 | Current | Most likely unchanged | no change |
| F1 (all countries) | Jan 22, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 | Most likely unchanged | no change |
| F4 India | Dec 15, 2006 | Feb 1, 2007 | Most likely unchanged | no change |
| F4 Philippines | May 15, 2008 | Mar 22, 2009 | Likely to advance (typical step 2.8 months) | +3.8 months |
| F3 Mexico | Jul 15, 2001 | Dec 1, 2002 | Most likely unchanged | no change |
Key lines in detail
EB-2 India
The EB-2 India final action date is Nov 1, 2013 in the November 2026 bulletin. In the last 36 bulletins it stayed the same 53% of the time, advanced 42% and retrogressed 6%; a typical forward step was 2 months. At the five-year average pace (4.6 months of dates per year), the date would reach about Mar 2014 by November 2027.
EB-3 India
The EB-3 India final action date is Jan 22, 2014 in the November 2026 bulletin. In the last 36 bulletins it stayed the same 42% of the time, advanced 58% and retrogressed 0%; a typical forward step was 4 weeks. At the five-year average pace (4.8 months of dates per year), the date would reach about Jun 2014 by November 2027.
EB-1 India
The EB-1 India final action date is Feb 1, 2023 in the November 2026 bulletin. In the last 36 bulletins it stayed the same 67% of the time, advanced 28% and retrogressed 6%; a typical forward step was 3.6 months. At the five-year average pace (3.1 months of dates per year), the date would reach about May 2023 by November 2027.
EB-2 China
The EB-2 China final action date is Oct 1, 2021 in the November 2026 bulletin. In the last 36 bulletins it stayed the same 61% of the time, advanced 39% and retrogressed 0%; a typical forward step was 4 weeks. At the five-year average pace (6.9 months of dates per year), the date would reach about Apr 2022 by November 2027.
Frequently asked questions
When will the December 2026 Visa Bulletin come out?
The State Department usually publishes the next month's bulletin around the middle of the current month, sometimes in the last week. As of 2026-11-14 the December 2026 bulletin was not yet on travel.state.gov. This page will show all final action dates and dates for filing once it is published.
Will EB-2 India move in December 2026?
The EB-2 India final action date is Nov 1, 2013 in the November 2026 bulletin. In the last 36 bulletins it stayed the same 53% of the time, advanced 42% and retrogressed 6%; a typical forward step was 2 months. At the five-year average pace (4.6 months of dates per year), the date would reach about Mar 2014 by November 2027.
Which chart will USCIS use in December 2026?
USCIS announces after each bulletin whether employment- and family-based I-485 applicants must use the Final Action Dates or the Dates for Filing chart. Check the USCIS filing charts page once the bulletin is out.
Figures are copied from the official files without changes; derived numbers (changes, backlog estimates) are explained on the methodology page. Not legal advice.