The U.S. Department of State has released the June 2026 Visa Bulletin, bringing important updates for employment-based immigrant visa categories. For Brazilian applicants, the overall scenario remains relatively favorable, especially when compared to countries with historically high demand such as India and China.
Key Takeaways for Brazilian Applicants
- Brazil remains “Current” in the EB-1 and EB-2 employment-based categories.
- However, EB-3 is no longer current under the Final Action Dates Chart, with a cut-off date of June 1, 2024.
- This means that Brazilian EB-3 applicants with priority dates after June 1, 2024, may not yet proceed with the final stages of their green card process.
- The June bulletin also showed significant retrogression for Indian applicants, particularly in EB-1 and EB-2 categories, reinforcing the comparative advantage currently maintained by Brazilian nationals in several employment-based categories.
USCIS Filing Chart – June 2026
For June 2026, USCIS confirmed that employment-based adjustment applicants must use the Final Action Dates chart.
Important Strategic Considerations
Although Brazil continues to maintain favorable conditions in several employment-based categories, increased global demand may continue to impact visa availability and processing timelines over the coming months.
Therefore, applicants considering:
- EB-1A
- EB-2 NIW
- EB-3
- EB-5
- Employer-sponsored green cards
should evaluate filing strategies as early as possible to preserve priority dates and maintain flexibility throughout the immigration process.
Strategic Perspective for Brazilian Companies and Executives
For Brazilian executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and highly skilled professionals, the current visa bulletin still presents a favorable environment for long-term U.S. immigration planning.
This is especially relevant for:
- L-1A executives pursuing future EB-1C pathways
- Brazilian entrepreneurs applying under EB-2 NIW
- Professionals pursuing employer-sponsored green cards
- Investors evaluating EB-5 opportunities
- Companies expanding operations to the United States
Early strategic planning remains essential to minimize risks and maximize long-term immigration opportunities.
For more information about U.S. immigration strategies and green card pathways, please contact the team at Drummond Advisors.