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F3 priority date

F3 visas are for married sons and daughters 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 F3 final action date is Oct 22, 2015 for most countries, Jul 15, 2001 for Mexico, Jul 22, 2006 for Philippines.
CountryFinal action dateDate for filingWait at cutoffAvg. advance (5 yrs)
All Chargeability Areas (rest of world)Oct 22, 2015Nov 1, 201511 yrs16.6 mo/yr
China (mainland-born)Oct 22, 2015Nov 1, 201511 yrs16.6 mo/yr
IndiaOct 22, 2015Nov 1, 201511 yrs16.6 mo/yr
MexicoJul 15, 2001Dec 1, 200225.3 yrs10 mo/yr
PhilippinesJul 22, 2006Oct 22, 200620.3 yrs9.9 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.

F3 final action date since 2001

F3 final action date by bulletin month and country 1981198519891993199720012005200920132017 20012005200920132016202020232026 2015 All countries 2015 China 2015 India 2006 Philippines 2001 Mexico
Cutoff date in each monthly bulletin. When a category is current, the line follows the bulletin month; gaps mean unavailable.

Country pages

F3 China
Final action: Oct 22, 2015
F3 India
Final action: Oct 22, 2015
F3 Mexico
Final action: Jul 15, 2001
F3 Philippines
Final action: Jul 22, 2006

Last 12 bulletins

BulletinAll countriesChinaIndiaMexicoPhilippines
Nov 2026Oct 22, 2015Oct 22, 2015Oct 22, 2015Jul 15, 2001Jul 22, 2006
Oct 2026Oct 22, 2014Oct 22, 2014Oct 22, 2014Jul 1, 2001Jul 22, 2006
Sep 2026Oct 22, 2014Oct 22, 2014Oct 22, 2014Jul 1, 2001Feb 22, 2006
Aug 2026May 15, 2012May 15, 2012May 15, 2012Jul 1, 2001Feb 22, 2006
Jul 2026Apr 15, 2012Apr 15, 2012Apr 15, 2012Jun 1, 2001Feb 22, 2006
Jun 2026Feb 15, 2012Feb 15, 2012Feb 15, 2012May 1, 2001Nov 22, 2005
May 2026Feb 15, 2012Feb 15, 2012Feb 15, 2012May 1, 2001Nov 22, 2005
Apr 2026Dec 22, 2011Dec 22, 2011Dec 22, 2011May 1, 2001Jul 1, 2005
Mar 2026Sep 8, 2011Sep 8, 2011Sep 8, 2011May 1, 2001Mar 1, 2005
Feb 2026Sep 8, 2011Sep 8, 2011Sep 8, 2011May 1, 2001Mar 1, 2005
Jan 2026Sep 8, 2011Sep 8, 2011Sep 8, 2011May 1, 2001Mar 1, 2005
Dec 2025Sep 8, 2011Sep 8, 2011Sep 8, 2011May 1, 2001Nov 1, 2004

Frequently asked questions

What is the current F3 priority date?

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin the F3 final action date is All Chargeability Areas: Oct 22, 2015; China: Oct 22, 2015; India: Oct 22, 2015; Mexico: Jul 15, 2001; Philippines: Jul 22, 2006.

Who qualifies for F3?

F3 is for married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens.

How fast does the F3 priority date move?

For most countries (rest of world), the final action date advanced on average about 16.6 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.