The U.S. Department of State has announced that the EB-2 category is marked as Current in the March 2026 Visa Bulletin, indicating no visa backlog exists for this employment-based immigration category. This update allows eligible applicants to proceed with their immigration processes without delay.
Key Details:
- EB-2 is Current under the USCIS “Dates for Filing” chart.
- Applicants with an approved I-140 in the U.S. can file Form I-485.
- Applicants outside the U.S. may begin immigrant visa processing through the National Visa Center.
- EB-2 NIW applicants in the U.S. can file I-140 and I-485 concurrently, if eligible.
- EB-2 PERM cases with approved labor certification may also file I-140 and I-485 concurrently, if eligible.
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Source: @MuratbekovLaw