April 2026 Visa Bulletin Forecast: EB-2 and EB-3 Retrogression Possible
The April 2026 Visa Bulletin may see a 3-4 month retrogression for EB-2 and EB-3 categories due to rising I-485 applications.
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The April 2026 Visa Bulletin may see a 3-4 month retrogression for EB-2 and EB-3 categories due to rising I-485 applications.
USCIS has announced the issuance of 42,900 EB-2 and 107,100 EB-3 green cards for 2025, impacting many immigrants seeking permanent residency.
The April 2026 Visa Bulletin may see a 3-4 month retrogression for EB-2 and EB-3 categories due to a surge in I-485 applications.
Recent U.S. labor policy changes require stricter justification for EB-3 visa applications, impacting employers and applicants alike.
A new video series explains employment-based green card categories, helping individuals and employers navigate U.S. immigration.
An applicant receives their EB-3 Visa interview appointment, marking a key step towards U.S. permanent residency.
Insights on green card processing timelines for H-1B holders from India, including caps and spillover effects.
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals a 4-month advancement in visa dates for nurses, benefiting applicants worldwide.
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals major updates for employment-based immigration categories, particularly for India and China.
USCIS announces changes to the Employment Final Action Chart for March, affecting various EB categories and countries.
USCIS announces significant changes in the Employment Final Action Chart for March, affecting various EB categories.
The Department of Labor is now approving EB-3 PERM Labor Certification cases filed in October 2024, a key step for employers and workers.
A detailed account of the I-485 processing timeline and interview experience for EB2 to EB3 applicants.
March 2026 brings significant updates for U.S. immigration, impacting global companies and their talent strategies.
New visa updates for March 2026 show progress in EB-2 and EB-3 categories, impacting many waiting for green cards.
Start-ups can sponsor employees for green cards but must provide specific financial documentation to USCIS.
A recent case highlights USCIS's expedited processing of I-485 applications, with approvals occurring in just two months.
EB-3 visa priority dates have moved up three months, allowing many to file for work permits and travel.
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals significant advancements in green card processing for EB-2 and EB-3 categories.
March 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals important updates for EB3 visa applicants and international nurses seeking healthcare careers.
March 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals major advancements in green card processing for EB-2 and EB-3 categories, benefiting applicants from India and China.
FY 2026 green card ceilings revert to statutory minimums, causing significant delays for EB-2 and EB-3 applicants.
The EB-3 Other Workers category is now processing applications dated up to November 1, 2021, according to the latest visa bulletin update.
An EB-3 Professional approval was secured within 7 days through Premium Processing, highlighting efficient immigration strategies.
The March Visa Bulletin indicates forward movement in employment-based visa categories, opening new opportunities for foreign nationals.
H-1B visa holders must transition to EB-2 or EB-3 categories, facing decades-long backlogs from high-demand countries.
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin is out, providing important updates for visa applicants and green card seekers.
The March Visa Bulletin reveals important EB-3 filing dates for various countries, impacting many prospective immigrants.
A Reddit user shares insights on the differences between Final Action Dates and Filing Dates for EB3 green card applicants.
Per-country limits on immigrant visas are causing significant delays for EB-2 and EB-3 applicants from India and China.
Healthcare facilities must adapt their workforce strategies for international nurses over a 30-month timeline.
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin has been published, detailing important updates for visa applicants.
The Visa Bulletin has advanced for EB-3 Other Worker visas, now allowing applicants with priority dates before November 1, 2021, to be eligible.
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals significant advancements in employment-based visa categories, offering strategic opportunities for applicants.
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals important advancements in visa processing for various categories.
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals significant updates for employment-based immigration categories, including EB-1, EB-2, and H-1B caps.
February 2026 Visa Bulletin shows limited movement in employment-based categories, impacting green card applicants.
The February 2026 Visa Bulletin indicates significant movement for many EB-3 categories, crucial for green card applicants.
March 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals updates on EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 categories, offering hope for many applicants.
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals significant progress in employment-based visa categories, especially EB-2 and EB-3.
Premium Processing can expedite decision timelines for employment-based immigration petitions, providing clarity for applicants.
Insights on EB-3 Unskilled visa processing times and the importance of starting your application now.
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin indicates significant advancements in EB-2 and EB-3 categories, enhancing adjustment of status opportunities.
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin shows stagnation in EB-2 and EB-3 categories while F2A moves slowly. Immediate action advised for I-485 applicants.
March 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals significant updates for EB3 and I-485 categories, providing hopeful news for many applicants.
USCIS's long-standing 60-day grace period for immigrant workers may be challenged, raising concerns about stability in immigration pathways.
USCIS's longstanding 60-day grace period for certain immigrant workers may face new scrutiny under the current administration.
Analysis of the March 2026 Visa Bulletin and its implications for green card applicants.
USCIS provides updates on EB-2 and EB-3 visa processing times and application status as of January 2024.
The March 2026 US Visa Bulletin has been released, detailing updates for various employment-based visa categories.
The discussion around EB2/EB3 Green Card wait times highlights the complexities of priority dates and societal pressures driving demand.
485 API indicates a third FTA0 event for EB3 applicants in Chicago, with approvals pending.
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals advancements in employment-based visa dates, influenced by previous travel bans.
The March Visa Bulletin reveals notable advancements in EB-3 visa cutoff dates for consular processing and adjustment of status.
The EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card processes remain reliable options for foreign workers in the U.S. despite changing immigration policies.
Learn about the requirements for obtaining a US work visa and the categories available for sponsorship.
The EB-3 priority date for Registered Nurses has advanced by four months, offering hope for those in the immigration pipeline.
Recent updates indicate that EB2 and EB3 visa processing remains unchanged, leaving many applicants feeling frustrated.
USCIS announces key updates to the EB visa categories for February and March 2026, impacting applicants from various countries.
USCIS updates Employment-Based Dates for Filing for March 2026, with significant advancements for several countries.
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals major advancements for India-born applicants in EB-1 and EB-2 categories.
Key changes in the March 2026 Visa Bulletin for Indian EB1, EB2, and EB3 categories revealed.
March 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals significant changes in EB-2 category, including eligibility for Adjustment of Status applications.
USCIS updates Visa Bulletin for March 2026, impacting India EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 applicants with new filing dates.
Asylum seekers could qualify for the EB-3 visa, providing a pathway to permanent residence in the U.S.
Key insights on green card sponsorship via employer PERM labor certification and preference categories.
USCIS emphasizes compliance in employer-sponsored immigration cases, focusing on job descriptions and employer viability.
EB-1 visas are currently available for most applicants, while Indian applicants face a 3-4 year wait. Key details inside.
An Indian H-1B visa holder weighs moving to Canada for a managerial role to expedite U.S. green card process.
The February 2026 US Visa Bulletin includes updates for EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-4, and EB-5 categories.
F-1 students from countries with long EB-2 and EB-3 backlogs can benefit from the EB-5 program's quicker green card processing times.
The January 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals continued EB-3 retrogression affecting international nurses' migration strategies.
The January 2026 Visa Bulletin shows continued EB-3 retrogression affecting nurse immigration timelines. Key details inside.
The Department of Labor is approving EB-3 PERM cases with September 2024 priority dates, allowing applicants to proceed to the final green card step.
The EB-5 program is becoming a preferred option due to lengthy backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green card categories.
Many qualified professionals underestimate their eligibility for EB-1 visas, leading to unnecessary delays in green card processing.
A user shares their EB-3 green card approval timeline, highlighting key dates and experiences during the process.
The February 2026 Visa Bulletin shows advancements in EB-3 visas but significant backlogs for China and India, impacting employer planning.
An overview of the EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based immigrant visa categories for prospective applicants.
Explore the implications of changing employers while your EB green card application is pending.
USCIS reports 80% of EB-3 I-140 cases processed within 11 months, with some approvals in as little as two months.
The February 2026 Visa Bulletin indicates progress for EB-3 applicants from Mexico and the Philippines, allowing some to file for Adjustment of Status.
Despite a pause on final visa issuance for nurses, applicants are encouraged to keep pursuing their goals and prepare for future opportunities.
Merit Law LLP reports rapid approvals for EB-2 and EB-3 I-140 petitions, emphasizing strategic case preparation.
Recent discussions suggest a possible acceleration in EB-3 visa processing due to changes affecting 75 countries.
The EB-3 visa category for professionals and skilled workers has advanced three months for Mexico and the rest of the world.
Learn about the EB-3 visa processing times for unskilled and skilled workers, including fast-tracking options.
International RNs pursuing the EB-3 pathway should review the February 2026 Visa Bulletin for important priority dates.
USCIS updates the Employment-Based Visa Bulletin with no changes for EB categories in February 2023.
The EB-3 visa program is being exploited for fraud, highlighting risks for Brazilian job seekers pursuing green cards.
The February 2026 Visa Bulletin has been released, providing crucial updates for employers navigating immigration processes.
I-140 EB3 approval granted for a Taekwondo school petitioner and coach in Chapel Hill, NC, highlighting immigration success.
USCIS reports a new average processing time of 12.5 months for EB-3 I-140 applications, with some approvals taking just 3.5 months.
USCIS announces changes in the February 2026 Visa Bulletin, with EB-3 progressing and EB-2 remaining unchanged.
USCIS updates visa bulletin for February 2026, allowing I-485 and EAD applications using Dates for Filing.
USCIS updates the February 2026 Visa Bulletin, impacting employment-based visa categories and filing eligibility.
The latest Visa Bulletin shows minimal movement for EB-2 and EB-3 categories for India, while EB-5 remains current for all countries.
Immigrants inquire about EB-3 India green card filing dates amid visa pause extending to 2026.
Key insights for EB-3 visa applicants on birth certificate registration and document checks.
Choosing the right PERM category is crucial for a successful immigration process. Learn the differences between EB-2 and EB-3.
An EB-2/3 applicant shares their unexpected denial experience post-interview, raising concerns about USCIS processes.
The February 2026 Visa Bulletin shows significant advancement in the EB-3 category, excluding China mainland applicants.
USCIS announces updates for EB-3 visa categories in the February 2026 Visa Bulletin, affecting applicants from various countries.
A Filipino secondary physical education teacher in New Mexico has received EB-3 green card approval based on I-140 adjustment of status.
A Filipino secondary physical education teacher in New Mexico has successfully adjusted status based on an approved I-140 EB3 petition.
Learn how to strategically choose the right employment-based green card category to avoid delays and denials.
A detailed timeline for EB3 IOE09344 highlights critical processing dates for applicants.
February 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals advancements in the EB-3 category, impacting many applicants except for China and India.
The February 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals advancements in EB-3 final action dates and filing dates, impacting employment-based immigration.
The February 2026 Visa Bulletin indicates stagnant cutoff dates for Indian green card applicants, highlighting ongoing backlog issues.
The February 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals advancements in the EB-3 category, impacting many applicants except for China and India.
The February Visa Bulletin shows no significant changes for EB-2, while EB-1 remains current and EB-3 sees slight progress.
A new bill has been introduced aimed at updating regulations for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 visa categories.
Indians face unprecedented EB-2 and EB-3 green card wait times, prompting comparisons to faster processes in other countries like Portugal.
The February 2026 Visa Bulletin shows continued delays for Indian applicants in EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 categories, with waits extending up to 15 years.
USCIS announces acceptance of employment-based adjustment of status applications for February 2026 Visa Bulletin.
February's Visa Bulletin shows modest EB-3 advancements, impacting workforce planning for employers and employees.
February's Visa Bulletin reveals significant EB-3 movement for Rest of World applicants, impacting employer planning.
Bruce C. Gonyea emphasizes the need for clear immigration pathways to support economic growth and workforce stability.
EB-2 and EB-3 India green card applicants face lengthy wait times, with final action dates stuck at 2013 levels.
The February 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals stability in EB categories and advancements in family categories, impacting many applicants.
February 2026 Visa Bulletin shows stability in EB-3 and EB-2 categories, with a slight advancement in F2A family-sponsored category.
USCIS expands premium processing service to additional I-140 categories
Analysis of the latest Visa Bulletin showing priority date advancement
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