June 2026 Visa Bulletin – Key Employment-Based Updates

The U.S. Department of State has announced important developments in the June 2026 Visa Bulletin, warning that increased demand may lead to further retrogression or temporary unavailability in several employment-based categories.

Key Highlights

• EB-1 and EB-2 India: Final Action Dates have retrogressed due to high demand and visa number usage by Indian nationals. The Department warns that further retrogression or temporary unavailability may occur if annual limits are reached.
• EB-2 China: Increased demand may require retrogression or category unavailability in the coming months.
• EB-3 Philippines: Rising visa usage could result in future retrogression or temporary unavailability.
• EB-5 Unreserved India: The category is approaching its annual limit, and retrogression or unavailability could occur as early as next month.