I noticed that the July 2026 Visa Bulletin shows a “U” for India in the EB2 and EB5 Unreserved categories. What does that mean?

Answer

A “U” on the Visa Bulletin means the category is unavailable because all available immigrant visa numbers for that fiscal year have been used. As a result, USCIS cannot approve adjustment of status applications or issue immigrant visas in that category while it remains unavailable. In addition, new adjustment applications generally cannot be filed once the category becomes unavailable. The category is expected to reopen at the start of the new fiscal year on October 1, 2026, when a new supply of visa numbers becomes available. (23.Jun.2026)

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