The State Department published August 2026 visa bulletin on July 21, 2026.
Many family-based green card categories experienced a shift forward in applicant date thresholds, shortening delays for relatives waiting abroad.
Employment visas tightened up, with EB-1 for Indian nationals ending after slipping back in date rankings.
EB-2 and EB-3 India cutoff dates reflected no immediate change, but could adjust in future updates.
EB-5 rules stay the same for now, requiring no changes from applicants.
Filing deadlines and visa availability differ by country, requiring individual assessment.