DOS Publishes Visa Bulletin For March 2026

The U.S. Department of State has officially published the Visa Bulletin for March 2026, designated as Volume XI, Number 12. This monthly publication is a critical resource for employment-based immigrants, including those in the EB-3 category, as it governs which applicants may move forward with their green card applications based on their priority dates. The Visa Bulletin sets the cut-off dates that determine whether an immigrant visa number is immediately available for a given preference category and country of chargeability. For EB-3 applicants — which includes skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers — the bulletin indicates whether their priority date is current and they may proceed with the final steps of the adjustment of status or consular processing. EB-3 applicants, particularly those born in high-demand countries such as India, China, Mexico, and the Philippines, should review both the "Dates for Filing" and "Application Final Action Dates" charts carefully. USCIS typically announces which chart is accepted for filing each month, which can significantly affect when applicants can submit Form I-485. Applicants and their legal representatives should compare the March 2026 cut-off dates against their individual priority dates to determine if any action is required this month. Those whose priority dates are now current should act promptly to submit any pending filings within the applicable timeframes.