Latest US Visa Bulletin Tracker
Priority dates, Chart A vs B analysis, and monthly predictions - updated every month when the State Department publishes new data.
Current Visa Bulletin for June 2026
CURRENTEmployment-based Final Action Dates (Chart A) for June 2026:
| Category | India | China | Philippines | Mexico | ROW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Dec 15, 2022 | Apr 1, 2023 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2021 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 P&SW | Dec 15, 2013 | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| EB-5 Unreserved | May 1, 2022 | Sep 22, 2016 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 Set-asides | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
Key changes this month
- EB-2 India RETROGRESSED 10.5 months to September 1, 2013
- EB-1 India retrogressed 3.5 months to December 15, 2022
- EB-3 India advanced 1 month - now 3.5 months AHEAD of EB-2 India
Check Your Wait Time
Enter your category, country of birth, and priority date to estimate when your green card will become available.
Select the country where you were born, not your citizenship. Cross-chargeability may apply if your spouse was born elsewhere.
Your priority date is when USCIS received your petition (I-140 for EB, I-130 for family). Find it on your I-797 receipt notice.
Monthly Bulletin Archive
Every monthly bulletin and prediction we have published, with the latest data on top.
| Month | Type | Key highlight | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | Full Analysis | 🔴 EB-2 India retrogressed 10.5 months; EB-3 now ahead of EB-2 | CURRENT | Read → |
| May 2026 | Full Analysis | EB frozen, Chart A only, EB-5 warning | Archive | Read → |
| July 2026 | Predictions | FY2026 Q4, EB-5 imminent | Predicted | Read → |
| August 2026 | Predictions | 2 months left, OBBBA impact | Predicted | Read → |
| September 2026 | Predictions | FINAL month FY2026, use-or-lose | Predicted | Read → |
| October 2026 | Predictions | FY2027 fresh start, Chart B may return | Predicted | Read → |
We publish predictions 3-4 weeks before each bulletin drops, then update with actual data as soon as the State Department releases it.
How to Read the Visa Bulletin
What is the Visa Bulletin?
The Visa Bulletin is published monthly by the US Department of State. It lists cutoff dates (called priority dates) that determine when you can file for or receive an immigrant visa (green card). If your priority date is BEFORE the cutoff, you are eligible to proceed. If it is after, you must wait.
Chart A vs Chart B
Chart A (Final Action Dates): determines when your green card can be APPROVED and issued. This is the definitive chart.
Chart B (Dates for Filing): determines when you can FILE your I-485 (adjustment of status). This chart is more favorable (dates are further advanced) but USCIS decides monthly whether to allow it. As of May 2026, Chart B is NOT available for employment-based categories.
When Chart B is available, you can file I-485 earlier and get benefits like EAD (work permit) and Advance Parole while waiting for Chart A to catch up for final approval.
What is a Priority Date?
Your priority date is the date USCIS received your immigrant petition - Form I-140 for employment-based (often the PERM filing date) or Form I-130 for family-based. It determines your place in the queue.
Find your priority date on your I-797 receipt notice or I-140 approval notice.
Employment-Based Categories Explained
- EB-1: Extraordinary ability, outstanding professors, multinational managers
- EB-2: Advanced degree professionals, National Interest Waiver
- EB-3: Skilled workers (bachelor's+), professionals, other workers
- EB-4: Special immigrants (religious workers, broadcasters)
- EB-5: Immigrant investors ($800K-$1.05M investment)
Family-Based Categories Explained
- Immediate Relatives (IR): spouses, parents, minor children of US citizens - no cap
- F-1: Unmarried adult children of citizens
- F-2A: Spouses and children of LPRs
- F-2B: Unmarried adult children of LPRs
- F-3: Married children of citizens
- F-4: Siblings of citizens
The Per-Country Cap
Each country is limited to 7% of total annual green cards (approximately 9,800 per country for EB). This is why India (800,000+ pending cases) has a 12+ year backlog while Rest of World is Current. The cap has not changed since 1990.
Key 2026 Changes Affecting the Bulletin
- 📋One Big Beautiful Bill Act: new fees, annual asylum fee, EAD validity reduced. →
- 🌍75-Country Visa Freeze: reduced consular processing, distorted visa number allocation. →
- 🔍Social Media Screening: expanded to 15+ visa categories since March 2026. →
- 📊USCIS Processing Times: 12M pending cases, EAD auto-extension ended. →
- 🇮🇳Green Card Backlog: EB-2 India 12+ years, EB-3 India 13+ years. →
Alternatives to Waiting
If your green card wait is measured in years, not months, consider pursuing permanent residency in countries that have no per-country cap and no lottery.
- • Canada Express Entry: PR in 6 months
- • Germany Opportunity Card: no job offer needed
- • Australia 189: direct PR, points-based
- • Check all your options: Immigration Eligibility Checker
Read our complete H-1B to Green Card guide for the full process, timeline, and alternative strategies. H-1B to Green Card 2026 →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US Visa Bulletin?
The Visa Bulletin is a monthly publication by the US Department of State that lists priority date cutoffs for immigrant visa (green card) processing. It determines when applicants can file or receive their green cards based on their category and country of birth.
When is the Visa Bulletin released each month?
The State Department typically publishes the next month's bulletin 2-3 weeks before it takes effect. For example, the June 2026 bulletin is released in mid-May and takes effect June 1.
What is the difference between Chart A and Chart B?
Chart A (Final Action Dates) determines when your green card can be approved. Chart B (Dates for Filing) determines when you can file I-485. Chart B is more favorable but USCIS decides monthly whether to allow it.
What is a priority date?
Your priority date is when USCIS received your immigrant petition - the I-140 filing date for employment-based or I-130 filing date for family-based green cards. It determines your place in the queue.
Why is the India green card wait so long?
The 7% per-country cap limits India to approximately 9,800 employment-based green cards per year despite generating over 50% of demand. EB-2 India is at July 2014 - a 12+ year backlog.
Can I file I-485 if Chart B is not available?
You can only file I-485 when your priority date is current under the chart USCIS has authorized. If only Chart A is available, your date must be current under Final Action Dates.
What happens if my category retrogresses?
If your category retrogresses, the cutoff date moves backward. You cannot file new I-485 applications until your date becomes current again. Pending applications are not affected - they remain in the queue.
How can I check my green card wait time?
Use our free Green Card Priority Date Calculator. Enter your category, country of birth, and priority date to get an estimated wait time based on historical visa bulletin movement rates.
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Visa bulletin data on this page is sourced from the US Department of State's monthly Visa Bulletin publication. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, official data should always be verified directly at travel.state.gov. Priority date predictions and estimated wait times are based on historical movement patterns and are NOT guarantees of future movement. Actual dates may advance faster, slower, or retrogress without notice.
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