Category: Visa Bulletin

The Department of State has published the Visa Bulletin for July 2026 (Volume XI, Number 16). Simultaneously, USCIS has posted its Adjustment of Status (AOS) Filing Chart confirming which priority date cutoffs apply to I-485 applications filed this month. This bulletin brings several significant developments — including the unavailability of EB-2 and EB-5 Unreserved numbers for India, a retrogressed EB-1

The March 2026 Visa Bulletin shows stronger forward movement than February — particularly in key employment-based categories. Here’s what changed: 🔹 EB-1 (India & China) – Advanced forward from prior February cutoffs.🔹 EB-2 (Rest of World) – Now current. A significant jump.🔹 EB-2 (India) – Substantial advancement.🔹 EB-3 (Rest of World/Mexico/Philippines) – Continued forward movement.🔹 EB-4 – Notable advancement compared