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

The April 2026 Visa Bulletin has been released, bringing notable advancements for Indian nationals in the EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based preference categories. These movements represent continued progress for one of the most backlogged nationality groups in the employment-based immigration system. For EB-3 applicants from India, the forward movement in priority dates is particularly significant, as Indian nationals have historically faced some of the longest waiting periods due to per-country annual limits. Any advancement in the EB-3 category could allow applicants with earlier priority dates to move closer to visa availability. The Visa Bulletin is published monthly by the U.S. Department of State and determines which applicants may proceed with their immigrant visa applications or adjustment of status filings based on their priority date and country of chargeability. Applicants should verify their specific priority dates against both the "Dates for Filing" and "Final Action Dates" charts. EB-3 applicants from India and their employers are encouraged to consult with their immigration attorneys to assess how these bulletin movements affect their individual cases and whether they may now be eligible to take next steps in the immigration process.