October 2026 Visa Bulletin
F3 India Visa Bulletin: October 2026 priority date
In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the F3 India Final Action Date is 22 Oct 2014 (unchanged from September 2026) and the Dates for Filing cutoff is 01 Nov 2014 (unchanged from September 2026).
F3 India, October 2026
| Chart | October 2026 | September 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Action Dates | 22 Oct 2014 | 22 Oct 2014 | no change |
| Dates for FilingUSCIS ✓ | 01 Nov 2014 | 01 Nov 2014 | no change |
USCIS: family-based I-485 filers use Dates for Filing this month · uscis.gov ↗
Over 12 months the Final Action Date advanced 3 yr 1 mo from October 2025 (08 Sep 2011).
F3 India cutoff history
The last ten years, by bulletin month.
Last 24 bulletins
| Bulletin | Final Action | Change | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 22 Oct 2014 | no change | 01 Nov 2014 |
| Sep 2026 | 22 Oct 2014 | ▲ 2 yr 5 mo | 01 Nov 2014 |
| Aug 2026 | 15 May 2012 | ▲ 1 mo | 01 Mar 2013 |
| Jul 2026 | 15 Apr 2012 | ▲ 2 mo | 08 Dec 2012 |
| Jun 2026 | 15 Feb 2012 | no change | 08 Dec 2012 |
| May 2026 | 15 Feb 2012 | ▲ 2 mo | 08 Dec 2012 |
| Apr 2026 | 22 Dec 2011 | ▲ 3 mo | 22 Nov 2012 |
| Mar 2026 | 08 Sep 2011 | no change | 22 Jul 2012 |
| Feb 2026 | 08 Sep 2011 | no change | 22 Jul 2012 |
| Jan 2026 | 08 Sep 2011 | no change | 22 Jul 2012 |
| Dec 2025 | 08 Sep 2011 | no change | 22 Jul 2012 |
| Nov 2025 | 08 Sep 2011 | no change | 22 Jul 2012 |
| Oct 2025 | 08 Sep 2011 | ▲ 1 mo | 22 Jul 2012 |
| Sep 2025 | 01 Aug 2011 | no change | 22 Jul 2012 |
| Aug 2025 | 01 Aug 2011 | no change | 22 Jul 2012 |
| Jul 2025 | 01 Aug 2011 | ▲ 1 mo | 22 Jul 2012 |
| Jun 2025 | 22 Jun 2011 | ▲ 3 mo | 22 Jul 2012 |
| May 2025 | 01 Apr 2011 | no change | 22 Jul 2012 |
| Apr 2025 | 01 Apr 2011 | ▲ 9 mo | 22 Jul 2012 |
| Mar 2025 | 01 Jul 2010 | no change | 22 Jul 2012 |
| Feb 2025 | 01 Jul 2010 | no change | 22 Jul 2012 |
| Jan 2025 | 01 Jul 2010 | ▲ 3 mo | 22 Jul 2012 |
| Dec 2024 | 15 Apr 2010 | no change | 22 Apr 2012 |
| Nov 2024 | 15 Apr 2010 | ▲ 14 days | 22 Apr 2012 |
What these dates mean
F3 is the category for married sons/daughters of US citizens. Chargeability: India.
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 F3 India priority date in October 2026?
In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the F3 India Final Action Date is 22 Oct 2014 (unchanged from September 2026) and the Dates for Filing cutoff is 01 Nov 2014 (unchanged from September 2026).
How much has F3 India moved in the past year?
Compared with October 2025 (Final Action Date 08 Sep 2011), the October 2026 Final Action Date has advanced 3 yr 1 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 family-based adjustment of status (I-485) applicants use the Dates for Filing chart in October 2026. For F3 India that cutoff is 01 Nov 2014; if your priority date is earlier, you can file.
Who qualifies for F3?
F3 covers: Married sons/daughters of US citizens. Your priority date is the date your I-130 was filed.
Why is India listed separately?
No single country may use more than about 7% of the visas in a year. Demand from India exceeds that cap, so it gets its own column and usually a longer wait. Chargeability follows country of birth, not citizenship; 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
F3 in other countries
Other categories for India
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.