The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced retrogressions for EB-1 and EB-2 visa categories for India-born green card applicants in the June 2026 Visa Bulletin. Effective immediately, all employment-based filings must utilize the Final Action Dates chart, with further retrogressions or ‘Unavailable’ status possible before September 30, 2026.
Key Details:
- EB-1 India: Retrogressed by 3.5 months to December 15, 2022.
- EB-2 India: Retrogressed by more than 10 months to September 1, 2013.
- EB-3 India: Advanced by 1 month to December 15, 2013.
- EB-2 China: Remains at September 1, 2021.
- FY 2026 India EB-2 visa numbers: Already exhausted.
This change significantly impacts India-born applicants, urging those with current priority dates to act swiftly. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Andrei Solodov