Visa Bulletin October 2026 for Korea-born applicants: EB-2 Mar 15, 2026, EB-3 Aug 1, 2024
Employment-based — Dates for Filing
| Category | This month | Last month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 — priority workers | C (current) | — | — |
| EB-2 — advanced degree / exceptional ability | Mar 15, 2026 | — | — |
| EB-3 — skilled workers and professionals | Aug 1, 2024 | — | — |
| EB-3 other workers | Jun 1, 2022 | — | — |
| EB-4 — special immigrants | Jan 1, 2025 | — | — |
| EB-4 certain religious workers | Jan 1, 2025 | — | — |
| EB-5 — investors (unreserved) | C (current) | — | — |
Last month used a different chart or is not on record, so it is not compared.
Family-sponsored — Dates for Filing
| Category | This month | Last month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1 — unmarried adult children of U.S. citizens | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 | no change |
| F2A — spouses and minor children of permanent residents | C (current) | C (current) | no change |
| F2B — unmarried adult children of permanent residents | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 | no change |
| F3 — married children of U.S. citizens | Nov 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2014 | no change |
| F4 — brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens | Nov 1, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 | no change |
How to read it
- If your priority date is earlier than the date shown, you may file Form I-485 this month under that chart.
- C means current (no wait); U means no numbers are available this month.
- Consular processing abroad follows the Final Action Dates chart. Charts can change every month.
Planning an employment-based green card? See jobs at companies with H-1B approvals and jobs that sponsor visas.
Source: USCIS — Adjustment of Status Filing Charts from the Visa Bulletin. General information, not legal advice — confirm your case with an immigration attorney.
Cite this article: JOBnaru™ — https://jobnaru.com/en/news/visa-bulletin-2026-10
Questions
What is the EB-2 date for October 2026?
Mar 15, 2026 for applicants born in Korea (All Chargeability). USCIS says to use the Dates for Filing chart for employment-based filings this month.
What is the EB-3 date for October 2026?
Aug 1, 2024 for applicants born in Korea. If your priority date is earlier, you may file Form I-485 this month.
Which column applies to people born in Korea?
'All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed' — Korea is not one of the separately listed countries (China, India, Mexico, Philippines).
Sources
- Adjustment of Status Filing Charts from the Visa Bulletin — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
General information as of Oct 20, 2026, not legal or immigration advice. Confirm with the employer, an immigration attorney or official sources before you act.
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