Immigrant Visas | US Immigration, Explained Daily

The Department of State has announced the exhaustion of EB-2 immigrant visas for India as of May, raising concerns for applicants.

The Department of State has published the Visa Bulletin for May 2026, impacting visa applicants and immigration processes.

Per-country limits on immigrant visas are causing significant delays for EB-2 and EB-3 applicants from India and China.

The February Visa Bulletin shows progress for F2A visas, while H-2B visas increase by 64,000. High-risk countries face immigration pauses.

Effective January 21, 2026, the U.S. will pause immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, impacting consular processing.