USCIS has announced the exhaustion of all FY 2026 EB-2 visa numbers for India, indicating a significant shift in employment-based immigration trends. This development comes alongside the retrogression of EB-1 visa numbers from December 1, 2023, to December 15, 2022, in the June 2026 Visa Bulletin, suggesting increased demand across both EB-1 and EB-2 categories.
Key Details:
- EB-2 visa numbers for India are fully exhausted as of June 2026.
- EB-1 visa numbers for India retrogressed significantly in the June 2026 Visa Bulletin.
- Practitioners report more stringent adjudications in employment-based categories, including EB-2 NIW and EB-1A.
- Applicants must now consider timing, strategy, and strong documentation when filing.
This shift in visa availability and adjudication standards impacts many highly skilled professionals seeking employment-based immigration to the U.S. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Olga Guzhva, JD, LLM