Visa Bulletin June 2026 EB-3 Update: India and China See Minor Final Action Date Advances

The U.S. Department of State has released the June 2026 Visa Bulletin, revealing modest advancements for India and China in the EB-3 employment-based immigrant visa category. According to analysis by BAL Immigration Law, both countries saw slight forward movement in the Final Action Dates chart, which governs when applicants with approved petitions may proceed to obtain their immigrant visas or adjust status. For Indian and Chinese EB-3 applicants, any forward movement—however incremental—is significant given the historically long backlogs these nationalities face due to per-country caps under U.S. immigration law. The Final Action Dates determine the actual cutoff for visa availability, meaning only applicants with a priority date earlier than the published date can take the next step in the green card process. Applicants from other countries, including the Philippines, Mexico, and rest-of-world chargeability areas, should review the bulletin carefully as movement varies by nationality and preference category. EB-3 encompasses skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers, making this update relevant to a broad range of employment-based immigrants. Practitioners and applicants are advised to compare the June 2026 dates against the May 2026 bulletin to calculate exact advancement amounts. Those with priority dates approaching the cutoff should ensure all supporting documentation and NVC fees are current to avoid delays once their date becomes current.