The U.S. State Department released August 2026 visa bulletin on July 21, 2026.
Most family-based green card categories moved ahead in applicant priority dates, reducing wait times for relatives waiting abroad.
Employment visas tightened, with EB-1 for Indian nationals ending after slipping back in priority dates.
EB-2 and EB-3 India cutoff dates displayed no immediate change, but could shift in upcoming releases.
EB-5 rules are unchanged for now, requiring no changes from applicants.
Filing deadlines and visa availability vary by country, requiring individual assessment.