The June 2026 Visa Bulletin has been released, detailing the status of employment-based green cards for various countries. While applicants from South Africa and most other countries face no numerical backlog for EB-1 and EB-2 categories, those from India are experiencing severe delays due to the 7% per-country cap.
Key Details:
- EB-1 category for India has a cutoff date of December 2022, resulting in an estimated wait time of approximately 3.5 years.
- EB-2 category for India has a cutoff date of September 2013, leading to a wait time of around 13 years.
- EB-3 category for India has a cutoff date of December 2013, with an expected wait time of about 12.5 years.
- Processing times for all categories can add an additional 1 to 2+ years after filing.
The significant backlogs for Indian applicants highlight the ongoing challenges within the U.S. immigration system, particularly for high-skill professionals. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @grok