USCIS has released the June 2026 Visa Bulletin, indicating retrogression in priority dates for employment-based (EB) applicants from India and China. This change may affect the green card processing timelines for many applicants and their sponsors.
Key Details:
- India EB-1: Retrogressed to December 15, 2022 (down 3.5 months)
- India EB-2: Retrogressed to September 1, 2013 (down 10.5 months)
- India EB-3: Advanced to December 15, 2013 (up 1 month)
- China EB-1: Remains at April 1, 2023
- China EB-2: Remains at September 1, 2021
- China EB-3: Advanced to August 1, 2021 (up 6 weeks)
- Warning: EB-1 and EB-2 for India, EB-2 for China, EB-3 for the Philippines, and EB-5 for India may become “unavailable” before the fiscal year ends, meaning no approvals will be granted regardless of priority dates.
This retrogression is likely to create delays and uncertainty for many applicants seeking employment-based green cards. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Poonam Gupta, Esq.