WarningEB-2Permanent Residence
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United States
Priority dates freeze announced
USCIS signals a temporary freeze on EB-2 priority date advancement due to unprecedented cap demands.
Effective date
1 Jul 2026
Announced
15 Jun 2026
Impact
Employment-based applicants
Previous rule
Priority dates advanced steadily by 2-3 weeks per month.
New rule
Dates held steady at May 2023 for Rest of World.
Summary of Regulation
The State Department visa bulletin confirms that the EB-2 category will experience a stagnation in priority dates for the remainder of FY2026.
Implications & Other Details
Affects adjustment of status applicants currently in the US.
Premium processing remains available for I-140s.
Next movement expected in October.
Verified against official source
Department of State · reviewed by Radar Editorial
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