⚠️ USCIS February 2026 Visa Bulletin Update: FB & EB Dates Move — Who Benefits Most?

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⚠️ USCIS February 2026 Visa Bulletin Update: FB & EB Dates Move — Who Benefits Most?




The February 2026 Visa Bulletin is officially out, and while many green card hopefuls were expecting big progress, this month’s movement is modest — with some categories advancing and most staying the same. This matters if you’re waiting to file your adjustment of status (I-485) or hoping your priority date gets current soon.

In this video, we break down:
✔ Which employment-based (EB) categories moved forward
✔ What happened in family-based (FB) visa dates
✔ Who benefits most in February — and who still faces long waits
✔ How USCIS uses the Dates for Filing chart to help you file earlier
✔ What you should do before the next Visa Bulletin drops

📊 FEBRUARY 2026 VISA BULLETIN — KEY TAKEAWAYS
🔹 Employment-Based (EB) Movement

✔ EB-3 Worldwide Advanced — The Final Action Date for EB-3 (for Rest of World, Mexico & Philippines) moved forward by weeks, giving applicants with older priority dates a better shot at approval soon.
✔ EB-1 and EB-2 Mostly Stalled — Priority dates for EB-1 and EB-2 remained unchanged from January for most countries, meaning the big backlogs continue, especially for India and China.
✔ USCIS Honors the Dates for Filing — Importantly, USCIS continues to use the Dates for Filing chart, which is often ahead of Final Action Dates. That means more applicants may be eligible to file I-485, even if their green card cannot yet be approved.

➡️ What this means: EB-3 applicants from many countries (especially “All Other Chargeability Areas,” Mexico, and the Philippines) are the big winners this month — they can file earlier or have a greater chance of final action soon. EB-1 and EB-2 applicants will likely stay where they are for now.

🔹 Family-Based (FB) Movement

✔ Some Mexico & F2A Movement — A few family-based categories saw priority dates advance:
• F-1 & F-2B Mexico categories moved significantly.
• F2A (spouses/children of permanent residents) moved ahead slightly.

❌ Other Family Categories Static — Many family categories for China, India, Philippines, and “All Other” remained unchanged, meaning long waits persist for those applicants.

➡️ Who this helps: Family petitioners with Mexico cases in F-1 and F-2B categories — they’re seeing the most forward movement this month.

🧠 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

📌 Dates for Filing Chart Is Key
Even if Final Action Dates aren’t moving much, if your priority date is before the Dates for Filing cutoff, you can file your I-485 adjustment now — getting EAD (work permit) and Advance Parole benefits sooner.

📌 Backlogs Still Huge for India & China
Long wait times remain in EB-2 and EB-3 for India and China — despite some stabilization after earlier advances.

📌 Rest of World Gets Slight Relief
Applicants from countries outside India and China may see more movement and faster filing opportunities, especially in EB-3.



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DISCLAIMER:
This video is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration laws, policies, and procedures can change at any time. Viewer circumstances vary, and outcomes depend on individual facts. Always consult official government sources or a qualified immigration attorney before making legal or travel decisions.