July 2026 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the July 2026 Visa Bulletin, which outlines the availability of immigrant visas for family-sponsored and employment-based categories according to applicants’ priority date.
For employment-based green card cases, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final Action Dates chart for July 2026 adjustment of status filings, meaning applicants generally may file Form I-485 only if their priority date is earlier than the applicable Final Action Date.
Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Visa Applications
|
Employment-Based |
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed |
China – mainland born |
India |
Mexico |
Philippines |
|
1st |
C |
01JUN23 |
15OCT22 |
C |
C |
|
2nd |
C |
01SEP21 |
U |
C |
C |
|
3rd |
01AUG24 |
22DEC21 |
01JAN14 |
01AUG24 |
01AUG24 |