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October 2026 Visa Bulletin

EB-1 ROW Visa Bulletin: October 2026 priority date

In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-1 ROW Final Action Date is Current (C) (still current, as in September 2026) and the Dates for Filing cutoff is Current (C) (still current, as in September 2026).

Official bulletin: October 2026 Visa Bulletin ↗

EB-1 ROW, October 2026

ChartOctober 2026September 2026Change
Final Action DatesCurrent (C)Current (C)still C
Dates for FilingUSCIS ✓Current (C)Current (C)still C

USCIS: employment-based I-485 filers use Dates for Filing this month · uscis.gov ↗

Over 12 months the Final Action Date still current, as in October 2025 (Current (C)).

EB-1 ROW cutoff history

The last ten years, by bulletin month.

Final ActionFiling
20162018202020222024202620182020202220242026
Nov 2016 – Oct 2026 · vertical axis: cutoff date · green bands = Current (C)

Last 24 bulletins

BulletinFinal ActionChangeFiling
Oct 2026Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Sep 2026Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Aug 2026Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Jul 2026Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Jun 2026Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
May 2026Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Apr 2026Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Mar 2026Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Feb 2026Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Jan 2026Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Dec 2025Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Nov 2025Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Oct 2025Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Sep 2025Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Aug 2025Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Jul 2025Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Jun 2025Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
May 2025Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Apr 2025Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Mar 2025Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Feb 2025Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Jan 2025Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Dec 2024Current (C)still CCurrent (C)
Nov 2024Current (C)still CCurrent (C)

What these dates mean

EB-1 is the category for extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers, multinational managers. Chargeability: Rest of World (all chargeability areas not listed).

When your priority date (PD) is earlier than the Final Action Date, a visa number is available and the green card can be approved. When it is earlier than the Dates for Filing cutoff you can submit your I-485 (if USCIS accepts that chart this month) or send documents to NVC. “C” means current — everyone qualifies; “U” means unavailable this month.

Chargeability follows country of birth, not citizenship. Cutoffs can stall or retrogress; this page only restates official data and is not legal advice.

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FAQ

What is the EB-1 ROW priority date in October 2026?

In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-1 ROW Final Action Date is Current (C) (still current, as in September 2026) and the Dates for Filing cutoff is Current (C) (still current, as in September 2026).

How much has EB-1 ROW moved in the past year?

Compared with October 2025 (Final Action Date Current (C)), the October 2026 Final Action Date has still current, as in October 2025. Bulletins can stall or retrogress, so past speed is no promise.

Which chart do I use to file an I-485 in October 2026?

USCIS says employment-based adjustment of status (I-485) applicants use the Dates for Filing chart in October 2026. For EB-1 ROW that cutoff is Current (C); if your priority date is earlier, you can file.

Who qualifies for EB-1?

EB-1 covers: Extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers, multinational managers. Your priority date is usually the PERM filing date, or the I-140 filing date when no PERM is needed (e.g. NIW, EB-1).

What does “Rest of World (ROW)” mean?

“All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed” — Rest of World — covers everyone not charged to mainland China, India, Mexico or the Philippines, including people born in Taiwan or Hong Kong. Chargeability follows country of birth, not citizenship, and a spouse can sometimes be charged to the other spouse’s country (cross-chargeability).

When does the next Visa Bulletin come out?

The State Department usually publishes the next month’s bulletin around the middle of each month. This page updates automatically when it does.

Related cutoffs

EB-1 in other countries

Other categories for ROW

All categories and history → · Visa Bulletin Tracker →

Not legal advice

Dates are copied from the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin and may contain parsing errors. Always check the official bulletin and talk to an immigration attorney before making decisions. Forecasts are naive extrapolations, not predictions.