Archive · 23 Aug 2026
September 2026 Visa Bulletin Brings Relief for Indian Families
The US government released its September 2026 visa bulletin.
This bulletin explains which people may be able to move forward with their Green Card applications.
Indian families in some family-sponsored categories saw their waiting dates improve.
The F1 category moved from December 15, 2018, to January 22, 2020.
F1 is for unmarried sons and daughters of US citizens.
The F2A category also moved forward by about one month.
Employment-based Green Card categories changed very little.
The September bulletin is the last update for fiscal year 2026.
The dates help applicants know when they may be asked to submit documents.
The US State Department released September 2026’s visa bulletin, the final update of fiscal year 2026.
Family-sponsored Green Card categories for Indian applicants recorded significant movement.
The F1 final action date advanced to January 22, 2020, from December 15, 2018.
F1 covers unmarried sons and daughters of US citizens.
The F2A category moved by about one month, while employment-based categories barely advanced.
- Who
- Indian applicants in family-sponsored and employment-based Green Card categories, including relatives of US citizens and permanent residents.
- What
- The September 2026 visa bulletin showed substantial movement in some family-sponsored categories but little movement in employment-based categories.
- When
- September 2026, the final month and bulletin update of fiscal year 2026.
- Where
- Within the US immigrant-visa and Green Card application process; the bulletin was released by the US State Department.
- Why
- The bulletin indicates the availability of immigrant visa numbers and when applicants may be notified to assemble and submit documents.
- Issuing agency
- US State Department
- Bulletin month
- September 2026
- Fiscal-year status
- Final update for fiscal year 2026
- F1 category
- Unmarried sons and daughters of US citizens
- F1 India final action date
- Moved to January 22, 2020, from December 15, 2018
- F2A category
- Spouses and minor children of permanent residents
- F2A movement
- Advanced by about one month