Visa Bulletin June 2026 EB3 Update: Bond Countries & USCIS Progress Monitor

The Department of State has released the June 2026 Visa Bulletin, which includes important updates for employment-based immigration applicants, particularly those in visa bond countries. The bulletin outlines the latest priority dates and cutoff movements for EB-3 categories, providing applicants with critical information for planning their immigration timelines. A notable development accompanying this bulletin is the introduction of a new tool designed to help applicants and practitioners monitor USCIS's processing progress. This tool addresses a long-standing need for transparency in the adjudication process, allowing stakeholders to track whether USCIS is meeting its processing benchmarks or falling behind. The June bulletin also addresses visa bond countries, which are nations subject to per-country annual limits. Applicants from oversubscribed countries such as India, China, the Philippines, and El Salvador should pay close attention to the final action dates and dates for filing, as even small movements can have significant implications for when they can submit adjustment of status applications or take other immigration steps. For EB-3 applicants specifically, the June 2026 bulletin represents an important milestone in tracking visa availability. Those waiting in the employment-based third preference category should compare the new cutoff dates against their priority dates to determine their current position in the queue and plan accordingly with their employers and legal counsel.