On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced that all available EB-2 immigrant visas for applicants chargeable to India have been exhausted for Fiscal Year 2026. Consequently, no additional EB-2 visas will be available for Indian applicants for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Key Details:
- All EB-2 visas for Indian applicants are currently unavailable until October 1, 2026.
- The annual visa limits will reset with the start of Fiscal Year 2027.
- EB-2 visas are limited to 7% of the total employment-based and family-sponsored immigrant visas available each fiscal year.
- This situation may impact visa issuance timelines, immigrant visa interviews, and processing for employment-based green cards for Indian applicants.
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Source: AK Poku