When is the new Visa Bulletin published each month?

The U.S. Department of State publishes the Visa Bulletin roughly 7–10 days before the month it covers (for example, the September bulletin is typically released around the third week of August). Cutoffs shown in Visafig are pulled from official DOS bulletins with the retrieval date noted.

Why is EB-2 India 'Unavailable'?

India exhausted its FY2026 EB-2 allocation in May 2026, so the category is Unavailable through September 30, 2026. Numbers reset with FY2027 on October 1, when DOS has signaled the date may return to at least the May 2026 level.

What does a cutoff date like '15 Oct 2022' mean for my priority date?

Your priority date must be earlier than the cutoff for the category and country to file (or be approved) in that bulletin. If your date is before the cutoff, you are current for that month; if it is later, you wait until the cutoff advances past your date.

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September 2026 Outlook — What the August Bulletin Already Warnings For

The September Visa Bulletin closes FY2026 (Sep 30). It had not been published as of 2026-08-19 — but the August bulletin (released Jul 20) already contains three official warnings for what to expect. Treat everything below as outlook, not published cutoffs.

EB-1 India — possible Unavailable

DOS Section E warns that high demand and number use may require making EB-1 India unavailable before Sep 30 if India’s pro-rated limit is reached. Date as of August: 15 Oct 2022.

EB-2 India — Unavailable until FY2027

India exhausted its FY2026 EB-2 allocation (announced May 22, 2026) and stays Unavailable through Sep 30. Numbers reset with FY2027 on Oct 1 — DOS has signaled it may return to at least the May 2026 date.

EB-2 / EB-3 — retrogression risk

DOS warns sufficient EB-2 demand may force retrogression or closure before year-end (China EB-2: 01 Sep 2021 as of August; ROW EB-3: 01 Sep 2024). FY2027 reset Oct 1.

Sources: U.S. Dept. of State Visa Bulletin Vol. XI No. 17 (August 2026, released Jul 20, 2026), Sections D & E warnings; USCIS chart guidance. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Not legal advice — confirm the official September bulletin when published.

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