US visa bulletin July 2026 for Indians: EB-2 green card category closed for FY2026

The U.S. Department of State has released the July 2026 visa bulletin, which shows that the EB-2 employment-based green card category for Indian nationals is closed for fiscal year 2026. The category has reached its annual limit, and no further visas will be issued until the start of the new fiscal year in October 2026.

The EB-2 category covers professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. Indian applicants in this category now face a cutoff date of January 1, 2012, for the filing of adjustment of status applications, but no visas are available for issuance.

The EB-3 category for skilled workers and professionals remains open with a cutoff date of January 1, 2010. The EB-1 category for priority workers is current for all countries, including India.

Applicants should monitor future bulletins for updates when the new fiscal year begins. The closure of the EB-2 category for India reflects the high demand and limited annual visa numbers under the per-country cap.

The State Department advises that the final action dates and filing dates may change monthly based on visa availability and applicant demand.