{"id":24175,"date":"2026-09-03T14:51:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T09:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=24175"},"modified":"2026-09-03T14:51:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T09:21:28","slug":"eb1-india-green-card-visa-bulletin-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/eb1-india-green-card-visa-bulletin-september-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"EB-1 India May Become Unavailable: What Green Card Applicants Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_24176\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24176\" style=\"width: 1672px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24176\" src=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-02_36_46-PM.png\" alt=\"EB-1 India visa\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-02_36_46-PM.png 1672w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-02_36_46-PM-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-02_36_46-PM-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-02_36_46-PM-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-02_36_46-PM-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-02_36_46-PM-746x420.png 746w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-02_36_46-PM-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-02_36_46-PM-681x383.png 681w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-02_36_46-PM-24x14.png 24w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-02_36_46-PM-36x20.png 36w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-02_36_46-PM-48x27.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: ChatGPT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian professionals waiting for employment-based green cards face another important update. The U.S. Department of State has warned that EB-1 visa numbers for India may become unavailable in the coming weeks if the category reaches its annual limit before September 30, 2026. This change makes it important for Indian green card applicants to check the Visa Bulletin regularly and understand how their priority date affects their case.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is the Latest EB-1 India Green Card Update?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EB-1 is the first-preference employment-based green card category. In the September 2026 Visa Bulletin, the final action date for EB-1 India is October 15, 2022. This means that, under the September final action chart, an applicant generally needs a priority date earlier than October 15, 2022, for a visa number to be available for final processing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the U.S. State Department says India\u2019s EB-1 visa limit may be reached before the fiscal year ends because of high demand. If that happens, EB-1 India could become unavailable for the remaining period. An unavailable category does not cancel an approved petition. It means that the government cannot issue immigrant visa numbers or approve final green card cases in that category until visa numbers become available again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Who Can Apply Under the EB-1 Category?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EB-1 green card category covers priority workers. It generally includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals with extraordinary ability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outstanding professors and researchers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain multinational executives and managers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many Indian professionals consider EB-1 an important option because it has often moved faster than other employment-based green card categories. However, the latest Visa Bulletin shows that demand has increased significantly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>EB-2 India Unavailable in September 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EB-2 India category is marked as \u201cU\u201d in the September 2026 Visa Bulletin. \u201cU\u201d means unavailable. When a category is unavailable, the U.S. government does not authorize visa-number issuance for that category during the stated period. As a result, applicants cannot receive final green card approval under EB-2 India while the category remains unavailable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EB-2 usually covers professionals with advanced degrees and individuals with exceptional ability. It is a major green card route for many Indian workers in technology, healthcare, engineering and other skilled professions. The unavailability of EB-2 India adds pressure on applicants who were waiting for their priority dates to become current.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>EB-3 India Backlog Continues<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EB-3 India final action date remains January 1, 2014, in the September 2026 Visa Bulletin. EB-3 covers skilled workers, professionals and other workers. The date shows that many Indian applicants with later priority dates still have a long wait for final green card processing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For comparison, the September EB-3 final action date is September 1, 2024, for most countries not separately listed. China\u2019s EB-3 date is January 1, 2022, while the Philippines has a cutoff date of August 1, 2023. Priority dates, visa availability and individual eligibility can vary by case. Applicants should not use another country\u2019s cutoff date to estimate their own green card timeline.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>EB-5 India Also Faces Visa Limits<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s unreserved EB-5 investor category is also unavailable for final action in September. However, EB-5 visas under the reserved categories are still available for applicants from all countries. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rural projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-unemployment area projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infrastructure projects<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EB-5 applicants should understand that the unreserved and set-aside categories have different visa-availability rules. A qualified immigration attorney can explain how these categories apply to an individual case.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Visa Bulletin provides two important charts: Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Final Action Date shows when the U.S. government can issue an immigrant visa or approve a green card. Your priority date usually needs to be earlier than the date shown in the Visa Bulletin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dates for Filing chart may allow some applicants to submit documents earlier. However, applicants filing adjustment of status in the United States must first check which chart USCIS has authorized for that month. For September 2026, the employment-based Dates for Filing chart lists:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EB-1 India: December 1, 2023<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EB-2 India: January 15, 2015<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EB-3 India: January 15, 2015<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These dates do not guarantee green card approval. They only relate to when an applicant may be able to take the next filing step, subject to USCIS guidance and individual eligibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Why Do Indian Green Card Applicants Face Long Waits?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The employment-based green card backlog for India reflects high demand and visa-number limits under U.S. immigration law. For fiscal year 2026, the worldwide limit for employment-based preference visas is 186,317. U.S. immigration law also applies a per-country limit, though visa allocation rules and unused visa-number carryover can affect the final availability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because many Indian professionals apply through employment-based categories, demand often exceeds the number of available visas. This creates long queues, particularly in EB-2 and EB-3. The State Department says a visa category can become unavailable before the fiscal year ends if it reaches its annual, category or country limit. U.S. Department of State: September 2026 Visa Bulletin<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>What Should Indian Applicants Do Now?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 or EB-5 case, monitor the Visa Bulletin every month. You should also:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the priority date<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review the Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing charts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm which chart USCIS allows for adjustment-of-status filing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep supporting documents ready when the priority date becomes eligible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak with a qualified U.S. immigration attorney for advice on the specific case<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EB-1 India warning shows how quickly visa availability can change near the end of a U.S. fiscal year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The September 2026 Visa Bulletin brings another important update for Indian employment-based green card applicants. EB-1 India may become unavailable soon, EB-2 India is already unavailable, and the EB-3 India backlog remains significant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants should track their green card priority date, follow the latest U.S. Visa Bulletin and avoid making decisions based only on past cutoff-date movement. Each immigration case has different facts and eligibility requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are planning to visit family or travel home during this period, explore the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/flights\/deals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indian Eagle deals<\/a> to find affordable international flights from the USA to India and plan your journey at budget-friendly fares.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: This article provides general information only and is not legal advice.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 445px;\"><b><i>Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><i>Indian Eagle claims no credit for the images featured on its blog site. All the visual content is copyrighted to its respective owners only. We mention the source name of the image whenever possible and found. However, if we miss acknowledging the owner\u2019s source, please contact us. 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