Visa Bulletin June 2026: EB3 Priority Dates Change – Is ROW Retrogression Next After India?

A Reddit discussion in r/greencard is raising alarms about the speed at which India's EB priority dates retrogressed, prompting applicants to ask whether Rest of World (ROW) categories could be next. Retrogression occurs when USCIS and the State Department determine that demand for green cards is outpacing the annual supply, forcing priority dates to move backward and freezing applicants who were previously current. For EB-3 ROW applicants, retrogression would mean that those with earlier priority dates suddenly become 'unavailable' again, halting I-485 filings or consular interview scheduling. The concern is especially acute heading into the June 2026 Visa Bulletin cycle, where demand projections for the final quarter of the fiscal year (ending September 30) often trigger conservative adjustments. Historically, ROW EB-3 has experienced retrogression in high-demand fiscal years, particularly between July and September when USCIS manages visa number usage to avoid oversubscription. Applicants currently in the pipeline are advised to monitor the June 2026 Visa Bulletin closely and consult with their attorneys about filing strategies. While the Reddit post itself contains limited detail, the community discussion reflects broader anxiety among ROW EB-3 filers about bulletin volatility. Applicants are encouraged to track the USCIS Visa Bulletin Prediction tools and stay alert to any Action Date vs. Final Action Date discrepancies that may signal upcoming movement.