Visa Bulletin For August 2026
Summary: The August 2026 Visa Bulletin provides updated priority date information for family-sponsored and employment-based immigrant visa applicants, including specific cut-offs for oversubscribed countries and Diversity Visa lottery rankings.
This document, Number 17, Volume XI of the Visa Bulletin, outlines the availability of immigrant visa numbers for August 2026. It provides 'Final Action Dates' and 'Dates for Filing Applications' for both family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories. The bulletin notes that certain categories remain oversubscribed for China-mainland born, India, Mexico, and the Philippines. It also includes specific guidance on Diversity Visa (DV-2026) rank cut-offs for August and September, and warns that retrogression or unavailability may occur in certain categories due to high demand and annual fiscal limits.
Document outline
1. Statutory Numbers for Preference Immigrant Visas 2. Procedures for Determining Dates 3. Fiscal Year 2026 Limits 4. Family-Sponsored Preference Classes 5. Final Action Dates for Family-Sponsored Preference 6. Dates for Filing Family-Sponsored Visa Applications 7. Employment-Based Preference Classes 8. Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Preference 9. Dates for Filing Employment-Based Visa Applications 10. Diversity Immigrant (DV) Category for August 11. Diversity (DV) Immigrant Category Rank Cut-Offs for September 12. Availability of Visas and Potential Retrogression