Title: April 2026 Visa Bulletin Shows Significant Forward Movement for EB-2 and EB-3
Summary: The April 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals major advancements in employment-based categories, with USCIS confirming it will accept adjustment of status applications based on the Dates for Filing chart.
The U.S. Department of State has released the April 2026 Visa Bulletin, bringing welcome news for many employment-based green card applicants. Notably, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that it will continue to use the 'Dates for Filing' chart for employment-based adjustment of status applications this month, allowing eligible individuals to file their applications earlier.
The bulletin shows significant forward movement across multiple categories. For India, the EB-2 Dates for Filing advanced to January 15, 2015, while Final Action Dates moved forward by ten months to July 15, 2014. The EB-3 India Dates for Filing advanced five months to January 15, 2015. For the Rest of the World (ROW), EB-2 Final Action Dates will become current in April, and EB-3 Dates for Filing will also become current for most countries, advancing by over 14 months.
The State Department attributed this rapid advancement to reduced immigrant visa issuance at U.S. consulates abroad. However, officials warned that because visa demand remains uneven, forward movement may be non-linear, and retrogression could occur later in the fiscal year. Applicants are encouraged to act swiftly to take advantage of these favorable priority dates.