The State Department unveiled latest visa bulletin on July 21, 2026.

Many family preference visa categories experienced a shift forward in applicant date thresholds, easing delays for family members overseas.

Work visas became more restrictive, with EB-1 for Indian nationals reaching its limit after slipping back in date rankings.

EB-2 and EB-3 India cutoff dates reflected no immediate change, but could move in next bulletins.

EB-5 rules remain unchanged for now, requiring no adjustments from applicants.

Filing deadlines and visa availability vary by country, requiring personal review.