October 2026 Visa Bulletin
EB-4 ROW Visa Bulletin: October 2026 priority date
In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-4 ROW Final Action Date is 15 Dec 2022 (unchanged from September 2026) and the Dates for Filing cutoff is 01 Jan 2025 (advanced 2 yr from September 2026).
EB-4 ROW, October 2026
| Chart | October 2026 | September 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Action Dates | 15 Dec 2022 | 15 Dec 2022 | no change |
| Dates for FilingUSCIS ✓ | 01 Jan 2025 | 01 Jan 2023 | ▲ 2 yr |
USCIS: employment-based I-485 filers use Dates for Filing this month · uscis.gov ↗
Over 12 months the Final Action Date advanced 2 yr 5 mo from October 2025 (01 Jul 2020).
EB-4 ROW cutoff history
The last ten years, by bulletin month.
Last 24 bulletins
| Bulletin | Final Action | Change | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 15 Dec 2022 | no change | 01 Jan 2025 |
| Sep 2026 | 15 Dec 2022 | ▲ 2 mo | 01 Jan 2023 |
| Aug 2026 | 15 Oct 2022 | ▲ 1 mo | 01 Jan 2023 |
| Jul 2026 | 15 Sep 2022 | ▲ 2 mo | 01 Jan 2023 |
| Jun 2026 | 15 Jul 2022 | no change | 01 Jan 2023 |
| May 2026 | 15 Jul 2022 | no change | 01 Jan 2023 |
| Apr 2026 | 15 Jul 2022 | ▲ 1 yr | 01 Jan 2023 |
| Mar 2026 | 15 Jul 2021 | ▲ 6 mo | 01 Jan 2023 |
| Feb 2026 | 01 Jan 2021 | no change | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Jan 2026 | 01 Jan 2021 | ▲ 4 mo | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Dec 2025 | 01 Sep 2020 | ▲ 2 mo | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Nov 2025 | 01 Jul 2020 | no change | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Oct 2025 | 01 Jul 2020 | – | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Sep 2025 | Unavailable (U) | – | 01 Feb 2021 |
| Aug 2025 | Unavailable (U) | – | 01 Feb 2021 |
| Jul 2025 | Unavailable (U) | – | 01 Feb 2021 |
| Jun 2025 | Unavailable (U) | – | 01 Feb 2021 |
| May 2025 | Unavailable (U) | – | 01 Feb 2021 |
| Apr 2025 | Unavailable (U) | – | 01 Feb 2021 |
| Mar 2025 | 01 Aug 2019 | ▼ 1 yr 5 mo | 01 Feb 2021 |
| Feb 2025 | 01 Jan 2021 | no change | 01 Feb 2021 |
| Jan 2025 | 01 Jan 2021 | no change | 01 Feb 2021 |
| Dec 2024 | 01 Jan 2021 | no change | 01 Feb 2021 |
| Nov 2024 | 01 Jan 2021 | no change | 01 Feb 2021 |
What these dates mean
EB-4 is the category for special immigrants. 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.
Is my priority date current?
Enter your priority date in the tracker to see where you stand on both charts, a rough forecast from past movement, and get a monthly email.
FAQ
What is the EB-4 ROW priority date in October 2026?
In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-4 ROW Final Action Date is 15 Dec 2022 (unchanged from September 2026) and the Dates for Filing cutoff is 01 Jan 2025 (advanced 2 yr from September 2026).
How much has EB-4 ROW moved in the past year?
Compared with October 2025 (Final Action Date 01 Jul 2020), the October 2026 Final Action Date has advanced 2 yr 5 mo from 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-4 ROW that cutoff is 01 Jan 2025; if your priority date is earlier, you can file.
Who qualifies for EB-4?
EB-4 covers: Special immigrants. 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-4 in other countries
- EB-4 China · 15 Dec 2022
- EB-4 India · 15 Dec 2022
- EB-4 Mexico · 15 Dec 2022
- EB-4 Philippines · 15 Dec 2022
Other categories for ROW
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.