April 2026 Visa Bulletin: India Advances in EB-2 and EB-3 Categories

The U.S. Department of State's April 2026 Visa Bulletin brings positive news for Indian nationals awaiting employment-based green cards, with forward movement reported in both the EB-2 (professionals with advanced degrees) and EB-3 (skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers) preference categories. Advancement in the EB-3 category is particularly significant for the EB3US community, as it directly affects skilled workers, professionals holding bachelor's degrees, and unskilled workers sponsored by U.S. employers. Forward movement in priority dates means that more applicants become eligible to file adjustment of status applications or receive their immigrant visas. For Indian-born EB-3 applicants, any advancement in the priority date cutoff represents meaningful progress in what has historically been one of the longest backlogs in the employment-based immigration system. Applicants should review their priority dates against the newly published Visa Bulletin to determine their eligibility to proceed with the next steps in their immigration process. Applicants and their employers are encouraged to consult with their immigration attorneys to determine whether they are eligible to file Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) under the Final Action Dates or Dates for Filing charts, as USCIS typically announces which chart applies each month.