April 2026 Visa Bulletin: India EB-2/EB-3 Priority Dates Advance

The April 2026 Visa Bulletin has been released with notable movement in priority dates for India's EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based immigration categories. The advancement, highlighted in a March 18 update from Meyka, indicates that more visa numbers are becoming available for Indian nationals awaiting green cards through these preference categories. For EB-3 applicants from India, any forward movement in priority dates is significant given the historically long backlogs affecting Indian nationals in employment-based categories. Applicants whose priority dates are now current may be eligible to file adjustment of status applications or proceed with consular processing. Applicants should verify their specific priority date against the published Visa Bulletin and consult with an immigration attorney to determine whether they qualify to move forward with their green card application. Those with approved I-140 petitions should monitor both the 'Dates for Filing' and 'Final Action Dates' charts to understand their options.