October 2026 Visa Bulletin Updated
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Updated weekly from USCIS
| Form | Center | Time |
|---|---|---|
| I-131 | National Median (Advance Parole) | 6 Months |
| I-140 | National Median (Regular) | 3.7 Months |
| I-485 | National Median (Employment-based) | 5.7 Months |
| I-765 | National Median (EAD) | 3.9 Months |
Immigration updates
USCIS has reinstated neighborhood checks as part of the naturalization process, expanding background investigations for citizenship applicants. Applicants should be aware of these updated vetting procedures and prepare accordingly.
USCIS is sending letters to applicants citing 'FBI Privacy Requirements' as part of background check procedures. The letter is routine and does not indicate a problem with your case.
USCIS has changed how filing deadlines are calculated, affecting employers and foreign workers managing petition timelines. The update impacts how response windows and submission cutoffs are counted, with direct consequences for EB-3 priority date management.
Popular discussions from fellow applicants
Common questions from this week's immigration news
Yes, USCIS has announced inflation-based fee increases for Fiscal Year 2027 under H.R. 1. Key EB-3 filings affected include Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers), Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status), and associated biometrics and premium processing fees. Employers sponsoring EB-3 workers bear most petition costs and should update their immigration budgets accordingly. Check the official fee schedule at uscis.gov before submitting any new filings to confirm exact amounts.
Applicants with cases already pending are generally not affected — fees are locked in at the time of filing. However, anyone preparing to submit new I-140 or I-485 petitions after the FY 2027 effective date must use the updated fee amounts. Filing with incorrect or outdated fees is one of the most common causes of rejection, so always verify the current schedule on uscis.gov before mailing your package.
USCIS appears to be conducting a broad administrative sweep of older pending filings, generating a high volume of administrative closure notices for previously submitted Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and I-485J job portability supplements. This is not necessarily a denial, but it does require immediate attention. Immigration attorneys at Murthy Law have flagged this as a systemic pattern rather than isolated case decisions.
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