EB-2 India Immigrant Visa Quota Reached: What Employers Need to Know

The annual quota for EB-2 immigrant visas for Indian nationals has been reached, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced. This category covers professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability.

Employers sponsoring Indian workers for permanent residency under EB-2 will face delays until the next fiscal year when new visas become available. The quota is set at 7% of total employment-based visas per country.

The cap was reached earlier than in previous years due to high demand and limited per-country allocations. Employers may need to explore alternative visa categories or adjust hiring timelines.

USCIS will continue processing EB-2 petitions for Indian nationals but cannot issue visas until the new fiscal year begins on October 1. Employers are advised to monitor visa bulletin updates for movement in priority dates.