July 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB1 Back, EB2 and EB5 India Closed

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The July 26 Visa Bulletin shows critical changes for green card applicants. Learn how EB1 India retrogression impacts your wait.

This update analyzes the latest movement in the July 26 Visa Bulletin, specifically focusing on the recent two-month setback for Indian professionals. If you are currently navigating the adjustment of status process or waiting for an EB1 India retrogression update, this breakdown clarifies exactly what these new priority dates mean for your immigration timeline.

We also cover the current status of EB2 visa processing and what high demand means for those seeking approval. Understanding these shifts is essential for managing expectations regarding your US green card wait times. The data highlights why certain categories are seeing delays and what factors are driving these specific policy adjustments.

The July 2026 Visa Bulletin has delivered another setback for thousands of Indian professionals waiting for employment-based Green Cards in the United States.

The biggest change is the retrogression of EB1 India, meaning some multinational executives, managers, researchers and extraordinary ability applicants who were expecting approvals may now face additional delays.

EB2 India has also become unavailable for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2026 after all available visa numbers were exhausted. This affects professionals with advanced degrees, exceptional ability applicants and many National Interest Waiver candidates. No new EB2 Green Cards can be issued until October 1, 2026, when the next fiscal year begins.

Indian investors have also been impacted. The annual quota for EB5 Unreserved visas has been fully used, temporarily pausing new immigrant visa issuances and adjustment of status approvals until October. However, Reserved EB5 categories, including Rural, High-Unemployment and Infrastructure projects, remain available.

USCIS has decided to continue using the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based adjustment of status applications. This means fewer applicants can file I-485 applications and receive benefits such as Employment Authorization Documents and Advance Parole.

In this video, we discuss why these categories retrogressed, what it means for Indian H1B workers and families, whether EB3 remains a viable option, and what applicants should expect when fresh visa numbers become available on October 1, 2026.

This video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult an immigration attorney regarding your specific situation.

SOURCE :

https://www.business-standard.com/immigration/us-green-card-crunch-deepens-eb-1-moves-back-eb-2-eb-5-shut-for-indians-126061700671_1.html

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