The June 2026 Visa Bulletin brings big changes for many immigrants waiting for green cards. After holding steady in May, dates for some employment-based categories from India moved back, while family-sponsored ones jumped ahead. This update from the State Department affects Final Action Dates and Filing Dates across employment, family, and Diversity Visa categories. If your priority date falls in these shifts, check your eligibility right away.
Employment-Based Final Action Dates
India saw the main setbacks in employment-based Final Action Dates. EB-1 India went back from April 1, 2023, to December 15, 2022, a drop of 107 days. EB-2 India retrogressed even more, from July 15, 2014, to September 1, 2013, losing 318 days or about 10.5 months. Other areas held steady or moved forward a bit.
EB-3 China advanced 47 days to August 1, 2021. EB-3 India and Other Workers India each gained 30 days to December 15, 2013. Other Workers China moved up 59 days to April 1, 2019. Categories like EB-2 for Rest of World, Mexico, and Philippines stayed Current. All EB-5 set-aside categories remained Current too.
Here’s a side-by-side look:
| Category | Country | May 2026 | June 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | All Other/Mex/Phil | Current | Current | – |
| China | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 | 0 days | |
| India | Apr 1, 2023 | Dec 15, 2022 | -107 days | |
| EB-2 | All Other/Mex/Phil | Current | Current | – |
| China | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 | 0 days | |
| India | Jul 15, 2014 | Sep 1, 2013 | -318 days | |
| EB-3 | All Other/Mex | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 | 0 days |
| China | Jun 15, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | +47 days | |
| India | Nov 15, 2013 | Dec 15, 2013 | +30 days | |
| Philippines | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | 0 days | |
| Other Workers | All Other/Mex | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 | 0 days |
| China | Feb 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2019 | +59 days | |
| India | Nov 15, 2013 | Dec 15, 2013 | +30 days | |
| EB-5 Unreserved | All Other/Mex/Phil | Current | Current | – |
Employment-Based Dates for Filing
All employment-based Filing Dates stayed the same from May to June. No changes appeared in any category or country. This includes EB-2, EB-3, and Other Workers for India at January 15, 2015. Check the USCIS site each month to see which chart they use for I-485 filings.
Here’s the table:
| Category | Country | May 2026 | June 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | China/India | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | 0 days |
| EB-2 | India | Jan 15, 2015 | Jan 15, 2015 | Frozen |
| EB-3 | India | Jan 15, 2015 | Jan 15, 2015 | Frozen |
| EB-5 Unreserved | China | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 | 0 days |
New warnings appeared for EB-2 China, EB-3 Philippines, and EB-5 Unreserved India. These may retrogress soon.
Family-Sponsored Final Action Dates
Family categories showed strong progress. F2A advanced five months across most regions, from August 1, 2024, to January 1, 2025, for all except Mexico which went to January 1, 2024. F2B for Rest of World, China, and India moved forward 123 days to September 22, 2017. F1 Mexico gained 85 days to November 8, 2007, and F4 for Rest of World and China advanced 54 days to November 8, 2008.
Other family dates held steady.
| Category | Country | May 2026 | June 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Mexico | Aug 15, 2007 | Nov 8, 2007 | +85 days |
| F2A | All Other/CN/IN/PH | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 | +153 days |
| Mexico | Aug 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 | +153 days | |
| F2B | All Other/CN/IN | May 22, 2017 | Sep 22, 2017 | +123 days |
| F4 | All Other/China | Sep 15, 2008 | Nov 8, 2008 | +54 days |
Family-Sponsored Dates for Filing
Filing Dates moved less. F2B for Rest of World, China, and India advanced 80 days to March 22, 2018. F4 for Rest of World and China gained 112 days to December 22, 2009. F2A stayed Current.
Diversity Visa DV-2026
Cut-offs barely changed. Nepal in Asia rose from 10,000 to 11,000. The bulletin previews bigger jumps for July, like Algeria to 40,000 and Europe to 23,000.
| Region | May 2026 | June 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 55,000 | 55,000 | 0 |
| Asia (Nepal except) | 35,000 | 35,000 | 0 |
| – Nepal | 10,000 | 11,000 | +1,000 |
| Europe | 20,000 | 20,000 | 0 |
Key Changes and Action Steps
Retrogressions hit EB-1 and EB-2 India Final Action Dates hardest. Forward moves helped F2A, F2B, and some EB-3/Other Workers. Filing Dates froze for employment categories.
If your priority date is between December 15, 2022, and April 1, 2023, for EB-1 India, or September 1, 2013, and July 15, 2014, for EB-2 India, you may no longer qualify for visas this month. EB-3 India now leads EB-2, so consider downgrades with an attorney. New eligibility opened for EB-3 China before August 1, 2021, and F2A before January 1, 2025. File promptly if you qualify.
India and China Highlights
India: EB-1 and EB-2 Final Action back, EB-3 and Other Workers up 30 days. China: EB-3 up 47 days, Other Workers up 59 days, others flat.
Conclusion
The June 2026 Visa Bulletin mixes setbacks for Indian employment categories with gains in family and some other employment areas. Retrogressions for EB-1 and EB-2 India signal high demand, while advances in F2A and F2B offer hope for family petitioners. Track your priority date monthly on official sites, and consult an immigration expert for next steps. These shifts show the need to stay informed as the fiscal year progresses.
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