EB-3 Visa Bulletin Update: EB-2 & EB-3 Dates Move Forward for Indian Applicants in April 2026

The April 2026 Visa Bulletin has delivered encouraging news for Indian nationals in the employment-based immigration queue, with both EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates moving forward. This forward movement is significant given India's historically severe green card backlog, which has left hundreds of thousands of applicants waiting years or even decades for visa availability. For EB-3 applicants specifically, the date advancement means that individuals with earlier priority dates may now be eligible to file for adjustment of status or receive an immigrant visa at a U.S. consulate. Applicants should verify their specific priority date against the newly published Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing in the April 2026 bulletin. The progress in Indian EB-2 and EB-3 cutoff dates is a welcome development, though experts caution that movement can be inconsistent month to month. Retrogression—where dates move backward—remains a possibility in future bulletins if demand outpaces available visa numbers. EB-3 applicants from India are advised to work closely with their immigration attorneys to determine whether they can now file I-485 applications or take other steps to advance their cases. Monitoring each monthly bulletin remains critical, as even small forward movements can open filing windows for long-waiting applicants.