USCIS has announced significant updates in the March 2026 Visa Bulletin, particularly affecting the EB-2 visa category. The bulletin indicates that all countries, except India and China, will have current dates for filing, while India sees an 11-month advancement to November 1, 2014, and China remains at January 1, 2022.
Key Details:
- EB-2 Dates for Filing: All countries except India & China: Current; India: November 1, 2014; China: January 1, 2022.
- USCIS Acceptance: Adjustment filings will be accepted based on the Dates for Filing chart in March.
- Other Movements: EB-1 for China & India advances to December 1, 2023; EB-3 for most countries advances to January 15, 2024; EB-5 Set-Asides remain Current.
- Final Action Dates: EB-2 for All Other Countries advances to October 15, 2024; EB-3 for All Other Countries advances to October 1, 2023.
The State Department has noted that reduced immigrant visa issuance due to travel bans and processing pauses has contributed to these advancements. However, there is a possibility of retrogression later in FY 2026 if demand increases. Employers and foreign nationals are encouraged to evaluate their eligibility to file in March as priority dates now qualify.
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Source: Dominic S.