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

Many family preference visa categories saw forward movement in applicant priority dates, shortening delays for relatives waiting abroad.

Work visas tightened up, with EB-1 for Indian nationals ending after slipping back in priority dates.

EB-2 and EB-3 India cutoff dates showed no immediate change, but could move in upcoming releases.

EB-5 rules remain unchanged for now, requiring no revisions from applicants.

Filing deadlines and visa availability change by country, requiring personal review.