US halts EB-2 green cards until 30 September: Here’s why Indian applicants are hit hardest

The US has halted EB-2 green card issuance until 30 September 2025 after reaching its annual visa limit. Indian applicants face the longest delays, with priority dates frozen at January 1, 2013. While the EB-5 category saw some progress, EB-2 and EB-3 remain stalled. Visa issuance will resume on 1 October 2025, when the new fiscal year begins, allowing eligible applicants to proceed with their applications subject to visa availability.