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Visa Bulletin for July 2026

For July 2026, USCIS continues using Dates for Filing for family-sponsored categories and Final Action Dates for employment-based categories. F2B, EB-3, and Other Workers all advanced, with continued positive movement across several preference categories.

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Consular Processing

Consular processing is the key to securing a U.S. immigrant visa for individuals applying from outside the United States.

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Adjustment of Status (AOS) allows eligible individuals already in the United States to apply for permanent residency.

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The E3 visa is a highly sought-after U.S. work visa, exclusively available to Australian citizens.

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A PERM or Permanent Labor Certification is a step in the process of hiring a foreign worker for permanent employment in the US.

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The EB-3 visa is a US immigrant visa for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers.

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The O-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa designed for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in their field.

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The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery is a U.S. government program that grants up to 55,000 immigrant visas (green cards) each year

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The EB-5 visa is a U.S. immigrant visa designed for foreign investors who make a qualifying investment in a U.S,

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The TN visa is a non-immigrant work visa that allows Canadian and Mexican professionals to work in the United States.

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The E1 visa USA is designed for nationals of treaty countries engaged in substantial international trade.

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The F1 visa is a vital gateway for international students seeking academic opportunities in the United States.

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The EB1 Visa is a highly sought-after immigration category in the United States.

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