Green Card Update: Full List of Changes As Family Visas Surge Forward
Summary
The U.S. State Department's August 2026 Visa Bulletin shows big progress for family-sponsored green card applicants, with several categories moving forward. Employment-based visa categories, especially for Indian applicants, saw very limited progress, and some remain unavailable due to demand limits.Key Facts
- Family-sponsored green card categories made significant advances in the August 2026 Visa Bulletin.
- The F2A category for spouses and children of green card holders moved forward to July 22, 2026.
- Other family categories (F1, F2B, F4) also advanced, allowing more applicants to seek green cards sooner.
- Employment-based visa categories showed small improvements only in EB-1 China, EB-3, and EB-4.
- EB-2 and EB-5 visas remain unavailable for many Indian applicants because the yearly visa limits have been reached.
- The State Department warned that some categories, including EB-1 for India, might become unavailable soon if demand stays high.
- Family visa dates are advancing as the government tries to use all visa numbers before the fiscal year ends on September 30, 2026.
- The backlog for employment-based visas, especially for Indian applicants, remains a major challenge.
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