EB-2 Priority Date India Tracker
Latest September 2026 cut-off dates and priority date movement for Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) India.
El procesamiento consular y las aprobaciones de la tarjeta verde están congelados porque se ha alcanzado el límite anual de la categoría.
Los solicitantes con fechas de prioridad anteriores a esta fecha pueden enviar documentación o presentar solicitudes I-485.
The Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) category is designed for professionals holding advanced degrees (such as a Master's degree, Ph.D., or a Bachelor's degree followed by five years of progressive work experience). Due to the high volume of applications and the statutory per-country ceiling of 7%, applicants born in India experience extensive wait times, commonly referred to as the green card backlog.
For the September 2026 Visa Bulletin, the Final Action date is listed as Unavailable. When marked Unavailable, approvals for Form I-485 or consular immigrant visa interviews are suspended until annual quotas replenish on October 1st. In contrast, the Dates for Filing stands at January 15, 2015, allowing eligible applicants to prepare documentation and monitor USCIS monthly filing chart directives.
Entendiendo el Retraso (EB-2 India)
Applicants born in India face a unique challenge in the EB-2 queue due to the high volume of high-skilled professionals and the statutory 7% country limit. Because the demand exceeds the supply by hundreds of thousands of applicants, wait times are estimated to span years or even decades.
Opciones Clave de Supervivencia:
- AC21 Portability: If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days, you can change employers in a similar or same occupational classification without losing your priority date.
- Dates for Filing Window: Always check if USCIS allows filing under Chart B. If they do, submit your I-485 immediately to obtain your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advance Parole (AP).
- Interfiling (Downgrade/Upgrade): If the EB-3 queue progresses faster than EB-2, some applicants consider filing a separate EB-3 petition to "interfile" or transfer their pending I-485. Consult with legal counsel before doing this.
- EB-1 Porting Opportunity: If you qualify for EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability) or EB-1C (Multinational Manager), your employer can file a petition porting your existing EB-2 priority date to jump years ahead in the queue.
Historial de Movimiento del Boletín (Últimos 12 Meses)
Seguimiento mes a mes de las fechas límite de la Tabla A (Acción Final) y Tabla B (Presentación).
| Mes del Boletín | Tabla A (Acción Final) | Tabla B (Fechas de Envío) | Contexto USCIS y Estado |
|---|---|---|---|
| septiembre de 2026September 2026 | No disponible (Agotado) —Sin cambios | 15 ene 2015 —Sin cambios | Sin cambios este mes. |
| agosto de 2026August 2026 | No disponible (Agotado) —Sin cambios | 15 ene 2015 —Sin cambios | Sin cambios este mes. |
| julio de 2026July 2026 | No disponible (Agotado) !No disponible (Agotado) | 15 ene 2015 —Sin cambios | 100% de la cuota legal anual agotada (U). |
| junio de 2026June 2026 | 1 sept 2013 -10 m 13 d | 15 ene 2015 —Sin cambios | Fuerte retroceso previo al agotamiento anual. |
| mayo de 2026May 2026 | 15 jul 2014 —Sin cambios | 15 ene 2015 —Sin cambios | Sin cambios este mes. |
| abril de 2026April 2026 | 15 jul 2014 +9 m 29 d | 15 ene 2015 +2 m 14 d | Punto más alto alcanzado en la Tabla A. |
| marzo de 2026March 2026 | 15 sept 2013 +2 m 1 d | 1 nov 2014 +11 meses | Movimiento mensual regular. |
| febrero de 2026February 2026 | 15 jul 2013 —Sin cambios | 1 dic 2013 —Sin cambios | Sin cambios este mes. |
| enero de 2026January 2026 | 15 jul 2013 +2 meses | 1 dic 2013 —Sin cambios | Movimiento mensual regular. |
| diciembre de 2025December 2025 | 15 may 2013 +1 m 14 d | 1 dic 2013 —Sin cambios | Movimiento mensual regular. |
| noviembre de 2025November 2025 | 1 abr 2013 —Sin cambios | 1 dic 2013 —Sin cambios | Sin cambios este mes. |
| octubre de 2025October 2025 | 1 abr 2013 +2 m 29 d | 1 dic 2013 +9 m 29 d | Apertura del nuevo año fiscal; Tabla B avanza. |
¿Cómo interpretar estos 12 meses para su trámite?
El Departamento de Estado renueva los cupos cada 1 de octubre. En el primer trimestre suele darse la mayor apertura de la Tabla B, la primavera alcanza el pico de la Tabla A, y el verano presenta riesgos de retroceso o agotamiento de cuotas.
EB-2 India Priority Date Movement (Historical Trend)
23-Month Trend
Frequently Asked Questions: EB-2 India Priority Date
How did EB-2 India move over the past 12 months?
Over the last 12 months (Oct 2025 to Sep 2026), EB-2 India experienced rapid initial progress, reaching a peak Chart A cutoff of July 15, 2014 (+18.5 months) in April 2026. However, heavy visa consumption triggered a 10.5-month retrogression in June 2026, followed by the category going completely Unavailable (U) from July through September 2026 due to statutory annual quota exhaustion.
What does "Unavailable" mean for EB-2 India in the Visa Bulletin?
It means the statutory annual quota of green cards allotted to Indian EB-2 applicants has been 100% used up for the federal fiscal year. USCIS cannot approve final I-485 applications until fresh quota numbers unlock on October 1st.
How can I track my exact place in the EB-2 India line?
You can use our interactive Priority Date Calculator to check your priority date against the latest cut-off and generate a custom wait-time projection based on historical movement speeds.
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