Visa Bulletin July 2026: ROW EB-3 Dates Remain Current

The Department of State has released the July 2026 Visa Bulletin, and according to early community reports, the Rest of World (ROW) category for employment-based third preference (EB-3) remains current. This means applicants from countries not subject to per-country backlogs — such as India and China — continue to face no priority date cutoff for EB-3 filings. For ROW EB-3 applicants, a 'current' designation allows those with approved I-140 petitions to proceed directly to the final green card step (I-485 adjustment of status or consular processing) without waiting for a priority date to become available. This is a favorable indicator for the majority of EB-3 applicants worldwide. Applicants from high-demand countries such as India and China should review the full bulletin for their specific cutoff dates, as those categories are managed separately and are typically backlogged by years. The July 2026 bulletin details for all employment-based preference categories are available on the Department of State website.