The October Visa Bulletin brings significant movement as the new fiscal year begins. Several China employment based categories advanced, while India’s previously unavailable EB 2 and EB-5 categories reopened. EB 4 also moved forward by more than two years. However, EB 2 and EB 3 dates for most countries moved backward. The State Department said the retrogression was necessary to stay within annual visa limits.

October Visa Bulletin Brings Mixed News
Published
October 08, 2026
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