The Department of State has announced that the annual visa limit for India EB-2 has officially been reached for fiscal year 2026. As a result, no additional EB-2 immigrant visas will be issued to India-born applicants for the remainder of the fiscal year. Visa issuance is expected to resume on October 1, 2026, coinciding with the start of FY2027.
Key Details:
- EB-2 visa limit reached: Effective immediately for FY2026.
- No additional visas: No more EB-2 immigrant visas will be issued to India-born applicants until FY2027.
- Resumption date: Visa issuance is expected to resume on October 1, 2026.
- Pending applications: Many Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications may move to CRP (Case Remains Pending) status until visa numbers become available again.
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Source: Sun P