June 2026 Visa Bulletin: Retrogressions for India EB-1 and EB-2, Family Visa Advances

The June 2026 Visa Bulletin brings big changes for many immigrants. It shows retrogression in key employment categories for India, while family-sponsored visas move ahead. This update from the State Department compares directly to May 2026. People waiting for green cards need to check how these shifts affect their priority dates.

Employment-Based Final Action Dates

Final Action Dates tell when USCIS can approve green card applications. In June 2026, EB-1 and EB-2 for India moved back due to high demand. EB-2 India went from July 15, 2014, to September 1, 2013, a drop of about 10.5 months. EB-1 India fell from April 1, 2023, to December 15, 2022. Other areas saw small gains or stayed the same.

Here is a side-by-side look:

Category	Country	May 2026	June 2026	Change
EB-1	All Other / Mexico / Phil	Current	Current	–
	China	Apr 1, 2023	Apr 1, 2023	0 days
	India	Apr 1, 2023	Dec 15, 2022	-107 days
EB-2	All Other / Mexico / Phil	Current	Current	–
	China	Sep 1, 2021	Sep 1, 2021	0 days
	India	Jul 15, 2014	Sep 1, 2013	-318 days
EB-3	All Other / Mexico	Jun 1, 2024	Jun 1, 2024	0 days
	China	Jun 15, 2021	Aug 1, 2021	+47 days
	India	Nov 15, 2013	Dec 15, 2013	+30 days
	Philippines	Aug 1, 2023	Aug 1, 2023	0 days
Other Workers	All Other / Mexico	Feb 1, 2022	Feb 1, 2022	0 days
	China	Feb 1, 2019	Apr 1, 2019	+59 days
	India	Nov 15, 2013	Dec 15, 2013	+30 days
EB-5 Unreserved	All Other / Mexico / Phil	Current	Current	–
	China	Sep 22, 2016	Sep 22, 2016	0 days
	India	May 1, 2022	May 1, 2022	0 days

EB-5 set-aside categories, like rural and high-unemployment areas, stay current for all countries.

Employment-Based Dates for Filing

Dates for Filing let people submit adjustment applications before final approval. In June 2026, these dates froze completely from May. No changes for any employment category. Check the USCIS website each month to see which chart they use.

Here is the comparison:

Category	Country	May 2026	June 2026	Change
EB-1	All Other / Mexico / Phil	Current	Current	–
	China / India	Dec 1, 2023	Dec 1, 2023	0 days
EB-2	All Other / Mexico / Phil	Current	Current	–
	China	Jan 1, 2022	Jan 1, 2022	0 days
	India	Jan 15, 2015	Jan 15, 2015	Frozen
EB-3	All Other / Mexico	Current	Current	–
	China	Jan 1, 2022	Jan 1, 2022	0 days
	India	Jan 15, 2015	Jan 15, 2015	Frozen

The bulletin now warns of possible retrogression for EB-2 China, EB-3 Philippines, and EB-5 Unreserved India.

Family-Sponsored Final Action Dates

Family categories saw strong forward movement. F2A advanced five months for all regions, from August 1, 2024, to January 1, 2025. F2B for most countries except Mexico jumped four months. Other gains include F1 Mexico and F4 for rest of world and China.

Side-by-side table:

Category	Country	May 2026	June 2026	Change
F1	All Other / China / India	Sep 1, 2017	Sep 1, 2017	0 days
	Mexico	Aug 15, 2007	Nov 8, 2007	+85 days
F2A	All Other / CN / IN / PH	Aug 1, 2024	Jan 1, 2025	+153 days
	Mexico	Aug 1, 2023	Jan 1, 2024	+153 days
F2B	All Other / China / India	May 22, 2017	Sep 22, 2017	+123 days
F4	All Other / China	Sep 15, 2008	Nov 8, 2008	+54 days

Family-Sponsored Dates for Filing

Filing dates moved less. F2B for rest of world, China, and India advanced 80 days to March 22, 2018. F4 for rest of world and China gained 112 days to December 22, 2009. F2A stays current.

Diversity Visa DV-2026

DV cutoffs held steady, except Nepal in Asia rose from 10,000 to 11,000. The bulletin previews bigger jumps for July, like Algeria to 40,000 and Europe to 23,000. DV-2026 ends September 30, 2026.

Region	May 2026	June 2026	Change
Africa	55,000	55,000	0
Asia (Nepal except)	35,000	35,000	0
Nepal	10,000	11,000	+1,000

Key Changes for India and China

India faced retrogression in EB-1 and EB-2 Final Action, but EB-3 and Other Workers gained 30 days each. Now EB-3 India leads EB-2 by 3.5 months. China held EB-1 and EB-2 but advanced EB-3 by 47 days and Other Workers by 59 days.

Applicants with priority dates in the retrogressed ranges, like EB-2 India between September 1, 2013, and July 15, 2014, lost eligibility. Those in EB-3 India between November 15 and December 15, 2013, can now file. F2A waits shortened a lot, opening doors for many.

Action Steps for Applicants

1. If your EB-2 India date is after September 1, 2013, pause plans and talk to a lawyer.
2. EB-3 India or Other Workers before December 15, 2013: Check if you qualify now.
3. F2A before January 1, 2025: Submit I-485 soon.
4. Watch warnings for EB-2 China and EB-3 Philippines.

Always confirm on the State Department site.

Conclusion

The June 2026 Visa Bulletin mixes setbacks and progress. Retrogression hits India employment categories hard, but family visas and some EB-3 spots advance. Stay updated monthly, as more changes loom. This keeps the path to U.S. residency challenging yet open for those who act fast.