The U.S. State Department published August 2026 visa bulletin on July 21, 2026.

Most family-based green card categories saw forward movement in applicant cut-off dates, reducing wait times for relatives waiting abroad.

Work visas became more restrictive, with India’s EB-1 category closing after slipping back in priority dates.

EB-2 and EB-3 India cutoff dates reflected no immediate change, but could adjust in future updates.

EB-5 rules are unchanged for now, requiring no changes from applicants.

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