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February 2026 Visa Bulletin Update: Trends, Priority Dates, and What to Expect
ByJeremy Richards Date Last Updated: January 13, 2026

The February 2026 Visa Bulletin continues a cautious early FY-2026 pace, with steady family- and employment-based cutoffs, strong Filing Dates in key categories like F2A, expanding DV-2026 rank numbers, and important updates on EB-4 Certain Religious Workers.

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January 2026 Visa Bulletin: Updates, Trends & Projections
ByJeremy Richards Date Last Updated: December 22, 2025

The January 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects a measured start to FY-2026, with predictable family-based advancements, conservative employment-based progress, and growing Diversity Visa availability.

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December 2025 Visa Bulletin: FY-2026 Outlook and Trends
ByJeremy Richards Date Last Updated: November 26, 2025

The December 2025 Visa Bulletin brings steady movement across most family and employment-based categories, with notable advancement in F2A Filing Dates and continued stability in EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3. EB-4 remains steady, DV-2026 cutoffs rise slightly for Algeria, and projections indicate moderate forward movement in key categories as FY-2026 progresses.

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November 2025 Visa Bulletin: Outlook and Projections
ByJeremy Richards Date Last Updated: October 16, 2025

The November 2025 Visa Bulletin brings limited but steady movement across most visa categories. F2A sees another filing date advance, while EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 remain unchanged. EB-4 stays open, EB-5 set-asides remain current, and the Diversity Visa program holds steady. Read our full analysis and projections for FY-2026.

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When Can I File My Adjustment of Status Application?
ByRebecca Kroll Date Last Updated: December 12, 2025

When can you file Form I-485? Learn how the Visa Bulletin, priority dates, and sponsorship category determine your eligibility for adjustment of status.

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NVC One Year Contact Requirement for Immigrant Visas
ByJeremy Richards Date Last Updated: September 16, 2025

U.S. immigration law requires immigrant visa applicants to maintain yearly communication with the National Visa Center (NVC). Failure to act within one year of notification may result in termination of your case.

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October 2025 Visa Bulletin: Outlook and Projections
ByJeremy Richards Date Last Updated: September 15, 2025

The October 2025 Visa Bulletin marks the start of FY-2026 with fresh visa allocations. EB-4 reopens, EB-2 and EB-3 advance, EB-1 ROW stays Current, and EB-5 Set-Asides remain Current. Family categories move modestly forward, with F2A maintaining a strong filing lead.

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September 2025 Visa Bulletin: Forecast & October Outlook
ByJeremy Richards Date Last Updated: August 14, 2025

The September 2025 Visa Bulletin shows classic year-end tightening. Employment-based categories face the risk of becoming “Unavailable” before the month ends, while family-based categories continue slow advancement. EB-5 set-asides remain Current, offering faster paths for eligible investors.

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August 2025 Visa Bulletin – Trends and Projections
ByJeremy Richards Date Last Updated: July 15, 2025

The August 2025 Visa Bulletin introduces significant developments: a retrogression in EB-2 worldwide, stability in EB-3 for now, and advancement in EB-5 India and China. Family categories show steady gains, but employment-based demand remains intense, with possible cutoffs in September.

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July 2025 Visa Bulletin: Updates & Progress
ByRebecca Kroll Date Last Updated: December 12, 2025

The July 2025 Visa Bulletin shows limited movement for family and employment-based categories. See the key dates and what it means for your case.

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DOS Visa Bulletin

February 2026 Visa Bulletin Update: Trends, Priority Dates, and What to Expect

January 2026 Visa Bulletin: Updates, Trends & Projections

December 2025 Visa Bulletin: FY-2026 Outlook and Trends

November 2025 Visa Bulletin: Outlook and Projections

When Can I File My Adjustment of Status Application?

October 2025 Visa Bulletin: Outlook and Projections

September 2025 Visa Bulletin: Forecast & October Outlook

August 2025 Visa Bulletin – Trends and Projections

July 2025 Visa Bulletin: Updates & Progress

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