In a decisive measure to safeguard institutional order, the administration of the United States announced drastic adjustments to the employment-based Green Card application process, which will take effect starting June. Through the Department of State (DOS) and with the support of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the government has issued the new Visa Bulletin, confirming significant setbacks primarily affecting citizens of India, China, and the Philippines.
According to authorities, the non-negotiable goal is to “maintain compliance with legal limits on the issuance of permanent residencies” in light of an unsustainable increase in foreign applications in recent years.
Diving into the technical details of this necessary oversight, the June 2026 Visa Bulletin establishes a marked setback in final action dates for the nation of India, severely limiting the advancement of its professionals in the most sought-after categories:
For the EB-1 India category (priority workers), the cutoff date has been set at December 15, 2022.
For the EB-2 India category (professionals with advanced degrees), the limit is even more restrictive, standing at September 1, 2013.
This administration has been clear in stating that “the high demand for visa numbers in these categories requires periodic adjustments to comply with legal limits”. Thus, it ensures that no applicant, no matter how qualified, jumps the line above the annual quotas allowed by current regulations.
The government's oversight does not stop there, as other nations and categories are under strict monitoring that could lead to even greater restrictions:
