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F2A priority date

F2A visas are for spouses and children (under 21) of green card holders. Current cutoffs from the November 2026 Visa Bulletin and the full history since 2001.

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, the F2A final action date is Oct 22, 2026 for most countries, Apr 22, 2026 for Mexico.
CountryFinal action dateDate for filingWait at cutoffAvg. advance (5 yrs)
All Chargeability Areas (rest of world)Oct 22, 2026Current0 yrs20.5 mo/yr
China (mainland-born)Oct 22, 2026Current0 yrs20.5 mo/yr
IndiaOct 22, 2026Current0 yrs20.5 mo/yr
MexicoApr 22, 2026Current0.5 yrs19.8 mo/yr
PhilippinesOct 22, 2026Current0 yrs20.5 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.

F2A final action date since 2001

F2A final action date by bulletin month and country 1994199820022006201020142018202220262030 20012005200920132016202020232026 2026 All countries 2026 China 2026 India 2026 Philippines 2026 Mexico
Cutoff date in each monthly bulletin. When a category is current, the line follows the bulletin month; gaps mean unavailable.

Country pages

F2A China
Final action: Oct 22, 2026
F2A India
Final action: Oct 22, 2026
F2A Mexico
Final action: Apr 22, 2026
F2A Philippines
Final action: Oct 22, 2026

Last 12 bulletins

BulletinAll countriesChinaIndiaMexicoPhilippines
Nov 2026Oct 22, 2026Oct 22, 2026Oct 22, 2026Apr 22, 2026Oct 22, 2026
Oct 2026Sep 22, 2026Sep 22, 2026Sep 22, 2026Mar 22, 2026Sep 22, 2026
Sep 2026Aug 22, 2026Aug 22, 2026Aug 22, 2026Aug 22, 2025Aug 22, 2026
Aug 2026Jul 22, 2026Jul 22, 2026Jul 22, 2026Jul 22, 2025Jul 22, 2026
Jul 2026Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2024Jan 1, 2025
Jun 2026Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2024Jan 1, 2025
May 2026Aug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2024
Apr 2026Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2024
Mar 2026Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2024
Feb 2026Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2024
Jan 2026Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2024
Dec 2025Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2024

Frequently asked questions

What is the current F2A priority date?

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin the F2A final action date is All Chargeability Areas: Oct 22, 2026; China: Oct 22, 2026; India: Oct 22, 2026; Mexico: Apr 22, 2026; Philippines: Oct 22, 2026.

Who qualifies for F2A?

F2A is for spouses and children (under 21) of green card holders.

How fast does the F2A priority date move?

For most countries (rest of world), the final action date advanced on average about 20.5 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.