Visa Bulletin July 2026 Prediction + DACA Recipients Targeted Under Trump Deportation Policy

Immigration Daily's June 17 issue highlights two major developments affecting the immigrant community. First, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients are reportedly being increasingly targeted for enforcement actions under the Trump administration's aggressive 2026 deportation policy, marking a significant escalation in immigration enforcement against a population previously considered protected. The second major topic covers the July 2026 Visa Bulletin, which immigration practitioners and applicants are closely monitoring. The bulletin determines which priority dates are 'current' for green card applicants, directly affecting when EB-3 and other employment-based category applicants can move forward with their cases. For EB-3 applicants, the July 2026 Visa Bulletin is particularly significant as movement in the Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing charts determines eligibility to file adjustment of status applications. Predictions for categories including F1, F2A, F2B, F3, and F4 family-based visas are also covered. The broader context of Trump's deportation policy in 2026 creates uncertainty across all immigration categories. Reports of green cards being revoked at airports and category transfer restrictions add to concerns for applicants currently in the pipeline. EB-3 applicants, particularly unskilled workers and their families, should consult with an immigration attorney to understand how current enforcement trends and the July 2026 Visa Bulletin may affect their specific cases and timelines.