April 2026 Visa Bulletin for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3
The U.S. Department of State's April 2026 Visa Bulletin sets the employment-based Final Action Dates below. Compared with March 2026, 8 of 15 dates moved forward, none moved back, and 7 stayed the same.
Final Action Dates
| Category | Rest of World | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current No change | Apr 1, 2023 +1 mo | Apr 1, 2023 +1 mo | Current No change | Current No change |
| EB-2 | Current No change | Sep 1, 2021 No change | Jul 15, 2014 +10 mo | Current Now current | Current Now current |
| EB-3 | Current Now current | Jun 15, 2021 +45 d | Nov 15, 2013 No change | Jun 1, 2024 +8 mo | Aug 1, 2023 No change |
A priority date is current when it is earlier than the Final Action Date listed for its category and country. "Current" means every priority date qualifies. "Unavailable" means no visa numbers are available that month. Select a date to see that category's history and forward estimates.
What changed from March 2026
- EB-1 China advanced 1 month, from Mar 1, 2023 to Apr 1, 2023.
- EB-1 India advanced 1 month, from Mar 1, 2023 to Apr 1, 2023.
- EB-2 India advanced 10 months, from Sep 15, 2013 to Jul 15, 2014.
- EB-2 Mexico became Current (was Oct 15, 2024).
- EB-2 Philippines became Current (was Oct 15, 2024).
- EB-3 Rest of World became Current (was Jan 15, 2024).
- EB-3 China advanced 45 days, from May 1, 2021 to Jun 15, 2021.
- EB-3 Mexico advanced 8 months, from Oct 1, 2023 to Jun 1, 2024.
Unchanged: EB-1 Rest of World, EB-1 Mexico, EB-1 Philippines, EB-2 Rest of World, EB-2 China, EB-3 India, EB-3 Philippines.
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What this page covers
This page covers the Final Action Dates chart for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 skilled workers and professionals. It does not cover the Dates for Filing chart, EB-3 Other Workers, EB-4, EB-5, or family-based categories. For those, see the full April 2026 Visa Bulletin on travel.state.gov. USCIS announces separately each month which chart applies to adjustment of status filings.
Source: U.S. Department of State, April 2026 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for employment-based preference cases. This page is informational only and is not legal advice.