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F1 priority date

F1 visas are for unmarried sons and daughters (21+) of U.S. citizens. Current cutoffs from the November 2026 Visa Bulletin and the full history since 2001.

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, the F1 final action date is Jan 22, 2021 for most countries, Sep 22, 2008 for Mexico, Nov 1, 2013 for Philippines.
CountryFinal action dateDate for filingWait at cutoffAvg. advance (5 yrs)
All Chargeability Areas (rest of world)Jan 22, 2021Feb 1, 20215.8 yrs14.7 mo/yr
China (mainland-born)Jan 22, 2021Feb 1, 20215.8 yrs14.7 mo/yr
IndiaJan 22, 2021Feb 1, 20215.8 yrs14.7 mo/yr
MexicoSep 22, 2008Dec 1, 200818.1 yrs23.3 mo/yr
PhilippinesNov 1, 2013Apr 22, 201513 yrs4 mo/yr

Wait at cutoff = time between the final action date and the bulletin month: how long the applicants who just became eligible have waited. Avg. advance = months of priority dates gained per calendar year over the last five years.

F1 final action date since 2001

F1 final action date by bulletin month and country 19831987199119951999200320072011201520192023 20012005200920132016202020232026 2021 All countries 2021 China 2021 India 2013 Philippines 2008 Mexico
Cutoff date in each monthly bulletin. When a category is current, the line follows the bulletin month; gaps mean unavailable.

Country pages

F1 China
Final action: Jan 22, 2021
F1 India
Final action: Jan 22, 2021
F1 Mexico
Final action: Sep 22, 2008
F1 Philippines
Final action: Nov 1, 2013

Last 12 bulletins

BulletinAll countriesChinaIndiaMexicoPhilippines
Nov 2026Jan 22, 2021Jan 22, 2021Jan 22, 2021Sep 22, 2008Nov 1, 2013
Oct 2026Jan 22, 2020Jan 22, 2020Jan 22, 2020Sep 8, 2008Nov 1, 2013
Sep 2026Jan 22, 2020Jan 22, 2020Jan 22, 2020Jan 1, 2008May 1, 2013
Aug 2026Dec 15, 2018Dec 15, 2018Dec 15, 2018Dec 1, 2007May 1, 2013
Jul 2026Feb 1, 2018Feb 1, 2018Feb 1, 2018Nov 8, 2007May 1, 2013
Jun 2026Sep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017Nov 8, 2007May 1, 2013
May 2026Sep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017Aug 15, 2007May 1, 2013
Apr 2026May 1, 2017May 1, 2017May 1, 2017Feb 15, 2007May 1, 2013
Mar 2026Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016Dec 22, 2006Mar 1, 2013
Feb 2026Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016Dec 22, 2006Mar 1, 2013
Jan 2026Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016Sep 1, 2006Mar 1, 2013
Dec 2025Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016Mar 1, 2006Jan 22, 2013

Frequently asked questions

What is the current F1 priority date?

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin the F1 final action date is All Chargeability Areas: Jan 22, 2021; China: Jan 22, 2021; India: Jan 22, 2021; Mexico: Sep 22, 2008; Philippines: Nov 1, 2013.

Who qualifies for F1?

F1 is for unmarried sons and daughters (21+) of U.S. citizens.

How fast does the F1 priority date move?

For most countries (rest of world), the final action date advanced on average about 14.7 months per year over the last five years. Movement is uneven: it often stalls for months and can retrogress.

Sources.

Figures are copied from the official files without changes; derived numbers (changes, backlog estimates) are explained on the methodology page. Not legal advice.