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Retrieving official visa bulletin data and running analysis...
Retrieving official visa bulletin data and running analysis...
Prediction event
Most likely release window
The strongest signal is June 8 at 17%.
Red marks the strongest business-day signal. Deeper tile color means higher probability.
Source basis: DOS Visa Bulletin archive and USCIS Adjustment of Status Filing Charts.
JSON APIOfficial release log
Historical dataOpen the month-by-month DOS release record, PDF timestamp basis, and source links.
| Issue | Release date | Pattern | Timestamp basis | DOS bulletin | Official PDF | USCIS filing chart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 | 2nd Wed | PDF ModDate | Bulletin page | PDF metadata source | USCIS page |
| July 2017 | Jun 9, 2017 | 2nd Fri | PDF ModDate | Bulletin page | PDF metadata source | USCIS page |
| July 2018 | Jun 11, 2018 | 2nd Mon | PDF ModDate | Bulletin page | PDF metadata source | USCIS page |
| July 2019 | Jun 13, 2019 | 2nd Thu | PDF CreationDate | Bulletin page | PDF metadata source | USCIS page |
| July 2020 | Jun 16, 2020 | 3rd Tue | PDF ModDate | Bulletin page | PDF metadata source | USCIS page |
| July 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | 3rd Wed | PDF ModDate | Bulletin page | PDF metadata source | USCIS page |
| July 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 | 2nd Thu | PDF CreationDate | Bulletin page | PDF metadata source | USCIS page |
| July 2023 | Jun 8, 2023 | 2nd Thu | PDF ModDate | Bulletin page | PDF metadata source | USCIS page |
| July 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 | 2nd Mon | PDF CreationDate | Bulletin page | PDF metadata source | USCIS page |
| July 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 | 2nd Mon | PDF ModDate | Bulletin page | PDF metadata source | USCIS page |
Official documents — June 2026
Official U.S. government source data
Paiqi is the Chinese pinyin term (排期) for the Visa Bulletin queue — the priority date schedule that decides when your green card category becomes current. This is a backtested Visa Bulletin prediction calculator: 10 years of official DOS history, rolling 8-year same-month training, business days only.
Your green card tracker
See how your priority date compares to the current visa bulletin cutoff dates.
Cutoff analytics
Official DOS data through June 2026.
Chart A: Final Action Dates
Positive is advance. Negative is retrogression.
Chart A: Final Action Dates
Left is the priority month. Right is the official bulletin month.
Indexable guides
These pages turn common filter states into crawlable references with cutoffs, movement history, USCIS chart links, FAQ, and official sources.
Official DOS chart
July 2026 is not published yet. Showing the latest official DOS bulletin for June 2026.
| Category | China-mainland bornPrevious → current | All chargeability areas except those listedPrevious → current |
|---|---|---|
EB-1 Priority workers, including extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, and multinational managers and executives. | Apr 1, 2023 No change | Current No change |
EB-2 Advanced degree professionals and persons of exceptional ability. | Sep 1, 2021 No change | Current No change |
EB-3 Skilled workers and professionals. | Aug 1, 2021 Advanced 47 days | Jun 1, 2024 No change |
Other Workers Employment third preference other workers. | Apr 1, 2019 Advanced 59 days | Feb 1, 2022 No change |
EB-4 Certain special immigrants. | Jul 15, 2022 No change | Jul 15, 2022 No change |
Certain Religious Workers Special immigrant religious workers. | Jul 15, 2022 No change | Jul 15, 2022 No change |
EB-5 Unreserved Employment creation, unreserved immigrant investor visas. | Sep 22, 2016 No change | Current No change |
EB-5 Rural Employment creation rural set-aside visas. | Current No change | Current No change |
EB-5 High Unemployment Employment creation high unemployment set-aside visas. | Current No change | Current No change |
EB-5 Infrastructure Employment creation infrastructure set-aside visas. | Current No change | Current No change |
Category movement
EB-1: No changeEB-2: No changeEB-3: Advanced 47 daysOther Workers: Advanced 59 daysEB-4: No changeCertain Religious Workers: No changeEB-5 Unreserved: No changeEB-5 Rural: No changeEB-5 High Unemployment: No changeEB-5 Infrastructure: No changeChart comparison
Side-by-side comparison of both official DOS charts for your selected area.
| Category | Final Action | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Apr 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| EB-2 | Sep 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| EB-3 | Aug 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| Other Workers | Apr 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| EB-4 | Jul 15, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Certain Religious Workers | Jul 15, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| EB-5 Unreserved | Sep 22, 2016 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| EB-5 Rural | Current | — |
| EB-5 High Unemployment | Current | — |
| EB-5 Infrastructure | Current | — |
USCIS announces each month whether they will accept I-485 filings based on the Filing dates chart or the Final Action dates chart. When USCIS accepts Filing dates, you may be eligible to file your adjustment of status application sooner, even if your Final Action date is not yet current. Check the USCIS filing chart page for the current month's determination.
Read the guides
Long-form articles that explain the bulletin end-to-end: how to read it, how EB-2 vs EB-3 downgrades work in practice, what happens after your priority date becomes current, how approved I-140 priority-date retention works after a job change, when AC21 portability lets you switch jobs, what to do after an H-1B layoff, the full H-1B to green-card timeline, and country-specific reality checks for China and India applicants.
EB-2 NIW 2026
The EB-2 National Interest Waiver was approving more than 95% of petitions as recently as FY2022. Case tracking for March 2026 puts the rate at around 44%. The Dhanasar framework has not been repealed. What changed is how USCIS applies it — and the new AOS discretion overlay that every pending NIW case now faces.
Consular Processing 2026
The May 21 USCIS discretion memo reframes consular processing as the default path for most green card applicants. For employment-based applicants who have spent years inside the US, 'going to the consulate' means the NVC pipeline, an immigrant visa interview abroad, extended separation from US employment, and a set of risks that adjustment of status does not carry. Here is what the path actually looks like.
I-485 Denial & Removal Risk
The February 2025 NTA policy and the May 2026 AOS discretion memo work together in a way most applicants have not been told: a denied I-485 can now trigger a Notice to Appear and removal proceedings. Here is exactly who is at risk, what the employment-based exception actually covers, and what to do before this becomes your problem.
Official U.S. government source data
Short answers for readers and AI tools looking for the main facts about July 2026.
Paiqi is the Chinese pinyin spelling of 排期 — literally "arranged schedule." In immigration usage it refers to the U.S. Visa Bulletin queue, also called the priority date schedule: the official line that decides when an employment- or family-based green card category becomes current. "Paiqi Calculator" is therefore a Visa Bulletin queue calculator.
It estimates the most likely Department of State release window for the July 2026 Visa Bulletin and pairs that forecast with official cutoff dates and USCIS filing-chart guidance.
Yes. Paiqi Calculator is a free Visa Bulletin prediction calculator: it forecasts the next DOS release date, shows official EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and family-category cutoff dates, and tracks USCIS filing-chart updates side by side.
Paiqi Calculator publishes July 2026 US Visa Bulletin predictions on its home page in English, Chinese, and Hindi, alongside the historical DOS release log and the current cutoff dates table.
The data comes from the Department of State Visa Bulletin archive, official bulletin PDFs and timestamps, and USCIS filing-chart pages.
The site publishes equivalent core content in English, Simplified Chinese, and Hindi so readers can compare the same Visa Bulletin information across three languages.
No. It is a source-backed tracking and forecasting tool. Filing decisions should still be confirmed against the official government bulletin and, when needed, a qualified immigration lawyer.
Green card guidance
Practical guidance for people waiting for their green card priority date to become current.
If your priority date is current under the chart USCIS is accepting, you can file Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) if you are in the U.S., or proceed with consular processing at a U.S. embassy abroad. Prepare your documents: civil documents, medical exam (Form I-693), photos, and filing fees. The medical exam is valid for 2 years, so time it carefully. File as soon as you are eligible — dates can retrogress in future months.
The Visa Bulletin has two charts: Chart A (Final Action Dates) determines when a green card can actually be issued. Chart B (Dates for Filing) determines when you can submit your I-485 application. Chart B dates are typically further ahead. Each month, USCIS decides whether to accept filings based on Chart A or Chart B. When Chart B is accepted, you can file earlier and get benefits like an EAD work permit and Advance Parole travel document while waiting.
If you are already in the U.S. on a valid status, I-485 (Adjustment of Status) lets you stay while your case is processed, and you can get an EAD for work authorization and Advance Parole for travel. If you are abroad, consular processing at a U.S. embassy is typically faster. Key factors: your current location, ability to travel, desire for interim work authorization, and processing times at your local USCIS office vs. consulate.
If you have already filed your I-485 and dates retrogress, your pending application remains in the queue — it is not rejected. However, USCIS cannot approve your case until a visa number becomes available again. This is why filing as soon as you are eligible is important. Your EAD and Advance Parole benefits typically continue while your I-485 is pending, regardless of retrogression.
The Department of State publishes a new Visa Bulletin every month, typically around the middle of the month for the following month. For example, the May bulletin is usually released in mid-April. USCIS then publishes its determination of which chart (Final Action or Filing) it will accept for the coming month. Paiqi Calculator — "Paiqi" is Chinese pinyin for 排期, meaning the Visa Bulletin queue or priority date schedule — tracks both DOS and USCIS releases and predicts the next release date.
Green card glossary
Not sure what Chart A, Chart B, or PD means?Open a plain-language glossary for the most common green card terms and community shorthand.
Final Action Dates
The DOS cut-off chart used for final immigrant visa issuance or green card approval. A case is usually fully approvable only when the priority date is earlier than this line, or the category is current.
Dates for Filing
The DOS chart showing when applicants may start document collection or, if USCIS allows it for that month, file adjustment of status earlier than Chart A.
Priority Date
Your place in line for a numerically limited immigrant visa category. USCIS says this is generally the petition filing date, or the labor-certification filing date in cases that require labor certification.
Employment-based
A green card category based on work, such as EB-1, EB-2, or EB-3.
Family-sponsored / family-based
Common shorthand for family preference categories in the Visa Bulletin, such as F1, F2A, or F3.
Adjustment of Status
Applying for lawful permanent residence from inside the United States without leaving for visa processing abroad.
Consular Processing
Applying for the immigrant visa through a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad instead of filing adjustment of status in the United States.
Request for Evidence
A USCIS notice asking for more documents or explanation because required evidence was missing, expired, or not enough for an eligibility decision.
National Visa Center
The DOS stage that collects immigrant-visa fees and documents after petition approval and before a consular interview is scheduled.
Documentarily Qualified
Common shorthand for the DOS / NVC stage where the required immigrant-visa application, affidavit of support, fees, and supporting documents have been accepted as complete.
Current
The Visa Bulletin code meaning there is no cut-off date for that category and chargeability area in that bulletin month.
Cutoff date moves backward
When demand is higher than the number of visas available, DOS may move a cut-off date backward, pause it, or stop it from advancing.