Why Your Green Card Is Taking So Long Visa Bulletin Explained

Why is your employment-based green card taking so long? Why has your priority date stopped moving? And what exactly is visa retrogression? In this video, immigration attorney James Martin explains how the U.S. immigration system allocates immigrant visas each year and why many employment-based green card applicants are experiencing longer wait times in 2026. You’ll learn: ✅ What the Visa Bulletin is and how to read it ✅ What your Priority Date really means ✅ Why visa categories sometimes stop moving—or even move backward ✅ Why no one can accurately predict your green card approval date ✅ How the federal fiscal year affects visa availability ✅ What applicants with employment-based petitions, including H-1B workers and researchers, should expect If you’re applying for an employment-based green card, understanding the Visa Bulletin is essential. This video breaks down a complex topic into simple, practical terms so you can better understand where your case stands. If you need help with your immigration case, contact James Martin Law for personalized guidance. Subscribe for weekly updates on U.S. immigration law, employment-based visas, green cards, USCIS policy changes, and practical immigration advice. #GreenCard #VisaBulletin #PriorityDate #EmploymentBasedGreenCard #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #VisaRetrogression #H1B #USCIS #immigrationattorney ⚖️ Need help with your immigration case? Schedule a consultation with James Martin: https://jgmimmigration.com/share-your... 📍 Serving clients nationwide in all 50 states.