USCIS has announced an increase in the annual cap for employment-based green cards for fiscal year 2026, raising the limit from 140,000 to 186,000 visa numbers. This change allows for the movement of previously frozen priority dates, providing relief to many applicants who have been waiting for years to secure their green cards.
Key Details:
- New annual cap: 186,000 employment-based green cards for FY 2026.
- Increase of 46,000 visa numbers from the previous cap of 140,000.
- Priority dates that were previously frozen are now moving forward.
- Applicants with approved I-140 petitions should prepare their I-485 packets promptly.
This significant policy change offers hope to many skilled professionals who have been in limbo, waiting for their opportunity to adjust their status. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Raghu Reddy