Summary
The U.S. Department of State has released the January 2026 Visa Bulletin with new cut-off dates for green card applicants. Some family and employment-based categories, particularly from Mexico and India, have seen advancements. These changes affect when applicants can apply for or receive approval for green cards.
Key Facts
- The Visa Bulletin for January 2026 has been released with new dates for green card applications.
- Mexico saw significant advancements in family-based categories, with F1 and F2B moving forward by six months.
- India’s EB-5 Unreserved category in the employment-based section progressed by over two years.
- These changes impact the wait times for U.S. immigrant families and workers.
- "Final Action Dates" determine when a green card case can be approved.
- "Dates for Filing" indicate when you can submit your green card application.
- Family-based green card categories for countries like India and China remained mostly unchanged.
- Advancements help reduce waiting times for specific groups, affecting personal and professional planning.
