06/17/2026
πΊπΈ JULY 2026 VISA BULLETIN UPDATE
π₯ F1 Makes a Major Move β Family-Based Cases Keep Moving Forward
The U.S. Department of State has released the July 2026 Visa Bulletin, bringing another month of important movement for several family-based immigration categories.
For many families waiting to reunite in the U.S., this is a month worth checking carefully.
π΄ Final Action Dates
This is when visas may be issued or interviews may move forward.
For most countries:
- F1: Advances to Feb 1, 2018
- F2A: Remains at Jan 1, 2025
- F2B: Advances to Nov 22, 2017
- F3: Advances to Apr 15, 2012
- F4: Advances to Jan 1, 2009
π’ Dates for Filing
This is when you may be able to submit documents to NVC or file your application.
For most countries:
- F1: Advances to Jan 1, 2019
- F2A: Current
- F2B: Advances to Jun 8, 2018
- F3: Remains at Dec 8, 2012
- F4: Advances to Mar 1, 2010
β οΈ What this means for your case
βοΈ F1 made a strong 5-month jump in Final Action Dates
βοΈ F1, F2B, and F4 also moved forward in Dates for Filing
βοΈ If your priority date is earlier than the listed date, your case may be ready for the next step
βοΈ Your result still depends on your visa category, priority date, country of chargeability, and case status
βΉοΈ What do F1, F2A, F2B, F3, and F4 mean?
- F1: Unmarried sons/daughters, 21+, of U.S. citizens
- F2A: Spouses & children under 21 of green card holders
- F2B: Unmarried sons/daughters, 21+, of green card holders
- F3: Married children of U.S. citizens
- F4: Siblings of U.S. citizens
π Not sure how to read your priority date?
Comment your category below: F1, F2A, F2B, F3, or F4 β and Pacific Immigration can help you understand what this update may mean for your case.
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