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F4 priority date

F4 visas are for brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens. Current cutoffs from the November 2026 Visa Bulletin and the full history since 2001.

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, the F4 final action date is Oct 22, 2012 for most countries, Dec 15, 2006 for India, Apr 22, 2001 for Mexico, May 15, 2008 for Philippines.
CountryFinal action dateDate for filingWait at cutoffAvg. advance (5 yrs)
All Chargeability Areas (rest of world)Oct 22, 2012Nov 1, 201214 yrs13.4 mo/yr
China (mainland-born)Oct 22, 2012Nov 1, 201214 yrs13.4 mo/yr
IndiaDec 15, 2006Feb 1, 200719.9 yrs3 mo/yr
MexicoApr 22, 2001Apr 30, 200125.5 yrs5.3 mo/yr
PhilippinesMay 15, 2008Mar 22, 200918.5 yrs13.8 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.

F4 final action date since 2001

F4 final action date by bulletin month and country 1979198319871991199519992003200720112015 20012005200920122016201920232026 2012 All countries 2012 China 2008 Philippines 2006 India 2001 Mexico
Cutoff date in each monthly bulletin. When a category is current, the line follows the bulletin month; gaps mean unavailable.

Country pages

F4 China
Final action: Oct 22, 2012
F4 India
Final action: Dec 15, 2006
F4 Mexico
Final action: Apr 22, 2001
F4 Philippines
Final action: May 15, 2008

Last 12 bulletins

BulletinAll countriesChinaIndiaMexicoPhilippines
Nov 2026Oct 22, 2012Oct 22, 2012Dec 15, 2006Apr 22, 2001May 15, 2008
Oct 2026Oct 22, 2011Oct 22, 2011Dec 15, 2006Apr 22, 2001May 15, 2008
Sep 2026Oct 22, 2011Oct 22, 2011Nov 1, 2006Apr 8, 2001Aug 22, 2007
Aug 2026Sep 1, 2009Sep 1, 2009Nov 1, 2006Apr 8, 2001Aug 1, 2007
Jul 2026Jan 1, 2009Jan 1, 2009Nov 1, 2006Apr 8, 2001Aug 1, 2007
Jun 2026Nov 8, 2008Nov 8, 2008Nov 1, 2006Apr 8, 2001Jul 15, 2007
May 2026Sep 15, 2008Sep 15, 2008Nov 1, 2006Apr 8, 2001Jul 15, 2007
Apr 2026Jun 8, 2008Jun 8, 2008Nov 1, 2006Apr 8, 2001Feb 1, 2007
Mar 2026Jan 8, 2008Jan 8, 2008Nov 1, 2006Apr 8, 2001Sep 1, 2006
Feb 2026Jan 8, 2008Jan 8, 2008Nov 1, 2006Apr 8, 2001Jul 22, 2006
Jan 2026Jan 8, 2008Jan 8, 2008Nov 1, 2006Apr 8, 2001Jul 22, 2006
Dec 2025Jan 8, 2008Jan 8, 2008Nov 1, 2006Apr 8, 2001Jul 15, 2006

Frequently asked questions

What is the current F4 priority date?

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin the F4 final action date is All Chargeability Areas: Oct 22, 2012; China: Oct 22, 2012; India: Dec 15, 2006; Mexico: Apr 22, 2001; Philippines: May 15, 2008.

Who qualifies for F4?

F4 is for brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens.

How fast does the F4 priority date move?

For most countries (rest of world), the final action date advanced on average about 13.4 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.