Visa Bulletin June 2026 EB-3 Update: India & China Final Action Dates Slightly Advance

The U.S. Department of State has released the June 2026 Visa Bulletin, revealing slight advancement in the EB-3 employment-based category for India and China under the Final Action Dates chart. While movement is modest, any forward progress is significant for applicants from these heavily backlogged countries, where wait times can span decades. For Indian EB-3 applicants, the incremental advance in the Final Action Date means a small additional cohort of applicants becomes eligible to file for adjustment of status or receive an immigrant visa. China EB-3 similarly sees a marginal improvement. Applicants from all other countries generally remain current or face far shorter backlogs. The EB-3 category covers skilled workers (requiring at least two years of training or experience), professionals (holding a U.S. bachelor's degree or equivalent), and unskilled workers. India and China face the most severe backlogs due to the per-country annual limits imposed by U.S. immigration law, which cap the number of green cards issued to nationals of any single country regardless of demand. Applicants are advised to compare their priority date against the June 2026 Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing charts to determine eligibility. Those whose priority dates become current should coordinate promptly with their attorneys or employers to prepare required documentation and avoid delays. Overall, while the June 2026 Visa Bulletin does not signal dramatic acceleration for EB-3, even small advances represent real progress for those waiting in the backlog. Applicants should continue monitoring monthly bulletins and maintain up-to-date petitions to act quickly when their dates become current.