# U.S. September 2026 Visa Bulletin updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-september-2026-visa-bulletin-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-31T12:00:16.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The U.S. Department of State released the September 2026 Visa Bulletin, marking the final report for the current fiscal year. 

Initial reports indicated limited movement in most employment-based immigrant visa categories, though EB-5 investor set-asides remained current for all countries. For Indian applicants, family-sponsored categories showed mixed results, with advancements in the F1 and F2A categories, while long waits continued for F3 and F4. Employment-based categories for Indian professionals remained difficult, with the State Department warning that EB-1 could become unavailable if annual limits were reached.

Subsequent details from the bulletin highlighted that the EB-4 category advanced two months to December 15, 2022. However, EB-2 and EB-5 categories for Indian nationals remained unavailable. The State Department noted that EB-2, EB-1 India, and EB-5 unreserved categories might face further unavailability before the new fiscal year begins in October. 

In family-sponsored categories, the F2A category moved to August 22, 2026, for most countries, while the date for Mexico moved to August 22, 2025. Significant advancements were also noted for F-1 unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens for China, India, and worldwide, alongside a 2-year, 5-month advancement for F3 married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens.

## Claims

- The U.S. Department of State released the September 2026 Visa Bulletin. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- EB-2 and EB-5 categories for Indian nationals remain unavailable. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The EB-4 category will advance two months to December 15, 2022. (single source)
- The F2A category date moved to August 22, 2026, for most countries, while Mexico moved to August 22, 2025. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: U.S. Department of State releases September 2026 Visa Bulletin

The September 2026 Visa Bulletin shows advancements in several family-sponsored categories and the EB-4 employment category, while EB-2 and EB-5 visas for India remain unavailable.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-department-of-state-releases-september-2026-visa-bulletin-1

### 2026-08-23: U.S. Department of State releases September 2026 Visa Bulletin

The September 2026 Visa Bulletin shows no movement in most employment-based categories, though some Indian family-sponsored visa categories saw advancement as the fiscal year concludes.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-department-of-state-releases-september-2026-visa-bulletin

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