Visa Bulletin June 2026 EB-3 & F2A Priority Date Updates from State Department

The U.S. Department of State has released the June 2026 Visa Bulletin, which includes updated priority dates for the F2A family-based immigration category — covering spouses and unmarried children under 21 of lawful permanent residents. As with each monthly bulletin, these dates determine which applicants may move forward with their green card process. A key feature of this month's bulletin is USCIS's announced decision to allow use of the Dates for Filing (also known as the 'Chargeability' chart) for family-based adjustment of status applications filed within the United States. This is significant because the Dates for Filing chart is typically more advanced than the Final Action Dates chart, allowing more applicants to file Form I-485 earlier. Applicants in the F2A category — as well as those in employment-based categories like EB-3 — should review both the Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing charts to determine their eligibility to file or receive a final decision on their adjustment of status application. The applicable chart depends on USCIS's monthly announcement. For EB-3 applicants specifically, the June 2026 Visa Bulletin remains an important document to monitor, as movement in family-based categories can reflect broader trends in how the State Department is managing visa number allocation across all preference categories. Applicants are advised to consult with an immigration attorney to determine which chart applies to their case.