July 2026 Visa Bulletin: Key Changes and What They Mean for Your Green Card

Short summary

The July 2026 Visa Bulletin keeps EB-2 employment-based green cards current for most countries, allowing eligible applicants to file I-485 forms immediately. India's EB-2 category is now closed for the fiscal year after reaching its annual limit and likely reopens in October. Final Action Dates control both filing and approval timelines for domestic and consular processing.

• •EB-2 remains current for Rest of World; eligible applicants can file I-485 now with approved I-140
• •India EB-2 closed through September 30, 2026; likely reopens at FY2027 rates in October
• •Final Action Dates chart determines when both filings occur and green cards can be approved

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