The State Department unveiled latest visa bulletin on July 21, 2026.

Many family-based green card categories experienced a shift forward in applicant priority dates, reducing wait times for relatives waiting abroad.

Employment visas became more restrictive, with India’s EB-1 category ending after slipping back in priority dates.

EB-2 and EB-3 India cutoff dates reflected no immediate change, but could adjust in future updates.

EB-5 rules remain unchanged for now, requiring no adjustments from applicants.

Filing deadlines and visa availability vary by country, requiring case-by-case review.