EB-2 India closed for rest of year, EB-1 retrogression, and EB-3 advances. Key dates for green card applicants.

Foreign nationals and their sponsoring US employers eagerly await the monthly release of the US Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin, to confirm when they will be eligible to apply for permanent ...

The July 2026 US Visa Bulletin brings fresh setback for some Indian employment-based green card applicants while offering modest relief to others. EB-1 India has moved backward.

The new changes reflect an increased scrutiny on permanent residency applications, leading to longer waiting times and ...

The US Department of State's July 2026 Visa Bulletin introduces significant shifts for Indian green card seekers. The EB-2 category is now unavailable for India for the remainder of fiscal year 2026.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The State Department’s June 2026 Visa Bulletin brings a significant ...

The July 2026 US Visa Bulletin has brought a major setback for Indian green card applicants. EB-2 has been made unavailable for India, EB-1 has moved backwards, and EB-5 unreserved has closed for the ...

The US State Department has declared EB-2 India unavailable for the remainder of the 2026 financial year after the country reached its allotted annual limit.

Retrogression occurs when visa applications exceed the monthly quota, leading the government to restrict access to earlier application dates to comply with legal limits, thereby moving the dates ...

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final Action Dates Chart for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications ...