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F2B priority date

F2B visas are for unmarried sons and daughters (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 F2B final action date is Aug 22, 2020 for most countries, May 15, 2010 for Mexico, Oct 1, 2013 for Philippines.
CountryFinal action dateDate for filingWait at cutoffAvg. advance (5 yrs)
All Chargeability Areas (rest of world)Aug 22, 2020Sep 1, 20206.2 yrs11.8 mo/yr
China (mainland-born)Aug 22, 2020Sep 1, 20206.2 yrs11.8 mo/yr
IndiaAug 22, 2020Sep 1, 20206.2 yrs11.8 mo/yr
MexicoMay 15, 2010Mar 22, 201116.5 yrs24.4 mo/yr
PhilippinesOct 1, 2013Oct 1, 201413.1 yrs4.7 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.

F2B final action date since 2001

F2B final action date by bulletin month and country 199119951999200320072011201520192023 20012005200920132016202020232026 2020 All countries 2020 China 2020 India 2013 Philippines 2010 Mexico
Cutoff date in each monthly bulletin. When a category is current, the line follows the bulletin month; gaps mean unavailable.

Country pages

F2B China
Final action: Aug 22, 2020
F2B India
Final action: Aug 22, 2020
F2B Mexico
Final action: May 15, 2010
F2B Philippines
Final action: Oct 1, 2013

Last 12 bulletins

BulletinAll countriesChinaIndiaMexicoPhilippines
Nov 2026Aug 22, 2020Aug 22, 2020Aug 22, 2020May 15, 2010Oct 1, 2013
Oct 2026Aug 22, 2019Aug 22, 2019Aug 22, 2019May 15, 2010Oct 1, 2013
Sep 2026Aug 22, 2019Aug 22, 2019Aug 22, 2019Feb 15, 2009Jun 1, 2013
Aug 2026Jan 1, 2018Jan 1, 2018Jan 1, 2018Feb 15, 2009Jun 1, 2013
Jul 2026Nov 22, 2017Nov 22, 2017Nov 22, 2017Feb 15, 2009May 15, 2013
Jun 2026Sep 22, 2017Sep 22, 2017Sep 22, 2017Feb 15, 2009Apr 8, 2013
May 2026May 22, 2017May 22, 2017May 22, 2017Feb 15, 2009Apr 8, 2013
Apr 2026May 22, 2017May 22, 2017May 22, 2017Feb 15, 2009Apr 8, 2013
Mar 2026Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016Feb 15, 2009Dec 22, 2012
Feb 2026Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016Feb 15, 2009Dec 22, 2012
Jan 2026Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016Nov 15, 2008Dec 22, 2012
Dec 2025Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016May 15, 2008Oct 8, 2012

Frequently asked questions

What is the current F2B priority date?

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin the F2B final action date is All Chargeability Areas: Aug 22, 2020; China: Aug 22, 2020; India: Aug 22, 2020; Mexico: May 15, 2010; Philippines: Oct 1, 2013.

Who qualifies for F2B?

F2B is for unmarried sons and daughters (21+) of green card holders.

How fast does the F2B priority date move?

For most countries (rest of world), the final action date advanced on average about 11.8 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.