The U.S. Department of State has announced that the EB-2 India immigrant visa category has reached its annual limit for fiscal year 2026 and will be unavailable until September 30, 2026. This decision affects all EB-2 India applicants, as U.S. consulates will not issue any immigrant visas in this category during this period.
Key Details:
- EB-2 India category is unavailable for the remainder of FY 2026.
- USCIS cannot approve EB-2 India adjustment of status applications until new visa numbers are available.
- U.S. consulates will not issue EB-2 India immigrant visas through September 30, 2026.
- Annual immigrant visa quotas will reset on October 1, 2026.
Applicants may continue to file for adjustment of status, but approvals will be on hold until visa numbers become available in FY 2027. Employers and foreign nationals should prepare for delays in adjudication for pending EB-2 India cases.
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Source: Dominic S.