Green Card Update: Changes Happening to Applications in September
Summary
The U.S. Department of State released its September 2026 Visa Bulletin, which shows when people applying for family-based and employment-based green cards can proceed with their cases. Some employment-based categories, especially for applicants from India, may face delays or temporary unavailability before the end of the fiscal year due to high demand and visa limits.Key Facts
- The September 2026 Visa Bulletin sets dates for when green card applicants can move forward.
- The fiscal year 2026 ends in September, and some visa categories may reach their annual limits soon.
- Family-sponsored categories like F2A (spouses and children of permanent residents) have favorable dates, with some countries facing older cutoffs.
- Employment-based categories EB-1, EB-2, and unreserved EB-5 are under pressure, especially for applicants from India and China.
- EB-1 India applicants might see their category become unavailable before September 30.
- The Dates for Filing chart allows early document submission if enough visas are available; otherwise, the Final Action Dates chart applies.
- USCIS had not announced which chart it will use for September as of late August.
- The State Department may adjust final-action dates or categories if visa use reaches limits before the fiscal year ends.
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