January 2026 Visa Bulletin
The January 2026 Visa Bulletin advanced EB-2 India by one month to January 2013 to open the calendar year. Other categories were stable, and all Rest-of-World employment categories remained current.
Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Rest of World |
|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Jan 1 2013 | May 1 2020 | Current |
| EB-3 | Jul 22 2012 | Mar 1 2020 | Current |
Key Changes This Month
- EB-2 India advanced +1 month to Jan 2013.
- EB-3 India unchanged.
- China categories unchanged.
- Rest-of-World current.
Who Is Affected
EB-2 India applicants
The EB-2 India final action date this month is Jan 2013. Applicants with an earlier priority date may proceed.
EB-3 India applicants
EB-3 India held at Jul 22, 2012 — compare both categories to decide the faster path.
Rest-of-World applicants
All Rest-of-World employment categories are current, so eligible applicants can file without waiting on a cutoff.
What To Do Now
- 1Compare your priority date to the Jan 2013 EB-2 India cutoff for this month.
- 2If your date is earlier than the cutoff, confirm eligibility to file or proceed with your I-485.
- 3Track month-over-month movement so you can act as soon as your date becomes current.
- 4Set an alert to be notified the moment your priority date is reached.
Frequently asked questions
What is the EB-2 India date in the January 2026 bulletin?
The EB-2 India final action date for January 2026 is Jan 2013. Only applicants with a priority date earlier than this cutoff can move forward.
How much did priority dates move this month?
For January 2026, EB-2 India moved +1 mo compared to the prior month. Other categories were largely unchanged.
How do I check if my priority date is current?
Find the priority date on your I-140 approval notice and compare it to the final action date for your category and country in this bulletin. If your date is earlier, you are current.
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