EB-2 and EB-3 Dates Advance for Indian Applicants in April 2026 Visa Bulletin

The April 2026 Visa Bulletin has delivered favorable news for Indian nationals pursuing employment-based green cards, with priority dates in both the EB-2 and EB-3 categories advancing compared to previous months. This forward movement is significant for the large backlog of Indian-born applicants who have been waiting years, in some cases decades, for visa availability. For EB-3 applicants specifically, the date advancement means that individuals with earlier priority dates may become newly eligible to file adjustment of status applications or proceed with consular processing. Applicants should verify their specific priority date against the published Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing charts in the official bulletin. The movement in Indian EB-2 and EB-3 dates is particularly noteworthy given that India consistently faces the longest backlogs among all countries due to per-country caps under current U.S. immigration law. Any forward movement, even incremental, can meaningfully impact thousands of pending cases. Applicants are advised to consult the official April 2026 Visa Bulletin published by the U.S. Department of State and coordinate with their immigration attorneys or employers to determine eligibility to take next steps based on the updated priority dates.