New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The US Department of State has released the January 2026 visa bulletin, outlining updated priority dates for family-based and employment-based immigrant visa categories.

The monthly bulletin outlines the availability of immigrant visa numbers for January through two key charts - 'Final Action Dates' and 'Dates for Filing Applications' - which indicate when applicants may proceed with visa approval or begin assembling and submitting required documentation to the National Visa Center.

Unless otherwise indicated on the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website, individuals seeking to file applications for adjustment of status with USCIS must use the "Final Action Dates" charts for determining when they c...