USCIS has announced a significant advancement in the EB-2 visa category for India, moving application dates forward by 11 months in the March 2026 visa bulletin. This change has elicited cautious optimism among immigration attorneys, who recall previous fluctuations in visa dates.
Key Details:
- New application date: Prior to November 2014 for EB-2 category applicants from India.
- Previous changes: In April 2022, dates advanced by 12 months, but then retrogressed by 32 months in October 2022.
- Reason for advancement: The forward movement is attributed to a visa pause affecting 75 countries.
- Risk of retrogression: Experts warn that there may be a risk of further retrogression in the coming months.
This advancement provides a potential opportunity for those who have been waiting in the backlog, particularly for applicants with dates prior to November 2014. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Yugender Subramanian