The State Department unveiled latest visa bulletin on July 21, 2026.
Most family preference visa categories saw forward movement in applicant priority dates, easing delays for family members overseas.
Work visas tightened, with India’s EB-1 category ending after slipping back in date rankings.
EB-2 and EB-3 India cutoff dates showed no immediate change, but could adjust in future updates.
EB-5 rules remain unchanged for now, requiring no revisions from applicants.
Filing deadlines and visa availability differ by country, requiring case-by-case review.