The State Department released August 2026 visa bulletin on July 21, 2026.

Most family preference visa categories saw forward movement in applicant cut-off dates, reducing wait times for relatives waiting abroad.

Employment-based visas tightened, with India’s EB-1 category ending after slipping back in priority dates.

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

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

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