India — Visa Bulletin August 2026
Final Action Dates, verbatim from the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for August 2026.
| Category | Cutoff | Movement vs prev. |
|---|---|---|
| EB-1 (Priority Workers) | Oct 15, 2022 | ▼ -412 days |
| EB-2 (Advanced Degree / NIW) | Unavailable (U) | — |
| EB-3 (Skilled / Professional) | Jan 1, 2014 | ▼ -379 days |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 1, 2014 | ▼ -379 days |
| EB-4 (Special Immigrants) | Oct 15, 2022 | ▼ -78 days |
| EB-5 (Investor, Unreserved) | Unavailable (U) | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were the August 2026 employment cutoffs for India?
The Final Action Dates for India in August 2026 are listed in the table below, reproduced verbatim from the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.
How do I read the movement column?
The movement column compares this month's cutoff with the previous verified month for the same category and chargeability. A positive number means the cutoff advanced (more people became Current); a negative number means retrogression.