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

Many family preference visa categories experienced a shift forward in applicant priority dates, shortening delays for family members overseas.

Employment visas became more restrictive, with EB-1 for Indian nationals ending after slipping back in date rankings.

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

EB-5 rules stay the same for now, requiring no revisions from applicants.

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