The Department of State has released the March 2026 Visa Bulletin, which contains updated priority date cutoffs for both family-sponsored and employment-based immigrant visa categories. This bulletin, based on demand received through February 4, 2026, reflects some notable shifts driven in part by recent administration actions that have reduced visa issuance rates from certain countries.
The U.S. Department of State has released the February 2026 visa bulletin, providing mid-quarter updates on immigrant visa availability as fiscal year 2026 progresses past its midpoint.
The U.S. Department of State has implemented a US visa bond pilot program requiring certain B-1/B-2 visa applicants from designated countries to post refundable bonds of $5,000 to $15,000.
The U.S. Department of State expanded its Visa Bond Pilot Program in 2026, requiring nationals from 37 countries to post refundable bonds ($5,000–$15,000) for B-1/B-2 visas.
While some categories show forward movement, backlogs persist for applicants from oversubscribed countries.
On December 16, 2025, the United States significantly expanded its travel restrictions from 19 to 39 countries, marking the most sweeping US travel ban expansion since 2017.
The December Visa Bulletin 2025 brings little change for employment-based green cards. EB-1 stays current for most countries, while India EB-2 remains frozen at May 2013 (12+ year wait) and EB-3 India is just four months ahead.
The US Visa Bulletin determines when you can file or finalize your green card. Published monthly by the Department of State, it tracks backlogs across family and employment categories.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets are now on sale for USA group stage matches in Los Angeles and Seattle.
BREAKING Dec 5, 2025: USCIS just reduced EAD validity from 5 years to a maximum of 18 months for refugees, asylees, pending adjustment applicants, and others. Parole and TPS holders remain limited to 1 year or the end of status.
