July Visa Bulletin Drops: EB-2 India Unavailable Through FY2026

The U.S. Department of State released the July Visa Bulletin, which indicates that the EB-2 category for Indian nationals will be unavailable through fiscal year 2026. This means no new green cards can be issued in this category until at least October 2026.

The bulletin sets the final action date for EB-2 India as unavailable for July, and the category is expected to remain closed for the rest of the fiscal year. The State Department cited high demand and annual visa limits as reasons for the cutoff.

Applicants with priority dates earlier than the cutoff may still have their cases processed, but no new visas will be allocated. The EB-3 category for India also saw limited movement, with a final action date of February 1, 2012.

The bulletin affects thousands of Indian professionals waiting for permanent residency. Immigration attorneys advise clients to explore alternative categories or adjust strategies given the prolonged wait.