Visa Bulletin July 2026: Check If Your Priority Date Is Current for Green Card

The July 2026 Visa Bulletin is now available, providing updated priority dates for employment-based and family-based immigrant visa categories. Applicants in the EB-3 category — which covers skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers — should review the bulletin to determine whether their priority date has become current. A priority date becomes current when the Visa Bulletin's cutoff date for your category and country of chargeability is later than your own priority date. Once current, applicants may be eligible to file Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) if in the U.S., or proceed with consular processing abroad. EB-3 applicants from high-demand countries such as India, China, Mexico, and the Philippines typically face longer wait times due to per-country visa caps. Reviewing each monthly bulletin is essential to track movement and plan filing windows accordingly. Applicants are encouraged to consult the official Visa Bulletin published by the U.S. Department of State for exact cutoff dates, and to work with a qualified immigration attorney to confirm eligibility before submitting any applications.