The U.S. State Department unveiled August 2026 visa bulletin on July 21, 2026.

Many family preference visa categories moved ahead in applicant date thresholds, shortening delays for family members overseas.

Work visas tightened, with India’s EB-1 category reaching its limit after slipping back in priority dates.

EB-2 and EB-3 India cutoff dates reflected no immediate change, but could move in future updates.

EB-5 rules stay the same for now, requiring no revisions from applicants.

Filing deadlines and visa availability differ by country, requiring case-by-case review.