July 2026 Visa Bulletin Shows Unavailability in India EB-2 Final Action Dates

The U.S. Department of State released the July 2026 Visa Bulletin, which shows that the final action dates for the India EB-2 employment-based preference category are listed as unavailable. This means that no new green cards can be issued to Indian nationals in this category for the month.

The unavailability of India EB-2 final action dates indicates that the annual numerical limit for this category has been reached for the fiscal year. Applicants with priority dates that were previously current will now have to wait until the new fiscal year begins in October for potential movement.

The EB-2 category covers professionals holding advanced degrees or persons of exceptional ability in the arts, sciences, or business. Indian nationals have faced significant backlogs in this category due to high demand and per-country caps.

Applicants affected by this unavailability should monitor future visa bulletins for updates. The Department of State typically resets visa numbers at the start of the fiscal year in October, which may lead to new availability.