The US has depleted its annual EB-2 visa quota for Indian nationals, halting new issuances until October and intensifying delays for skilled professionals.
The pause will continue until October 1, 2026
Jun 04, 2026
10:30 am
What's the storyThe United States has run out of its annual quota of Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) immigrant visas for Indian nationals.
The move comes after the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directed embassies and consulates globally to stop issuing these visas until October 1, 2026.
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