There is positive news for Indian Green Card applicants in the latest April 2026 Visa Bulletin released by the U.S. Department of State. The bulletin shows forward movement in key employment-based categories, particularly EB-2 and EB-3, offering relief to thousands of applicants waiting in long queues.
According to reports, the Dates for Filing for both EB-2 and EB-3 categories for India have advanced to January 15, 2015. This is a notable improvement compared to the March 2026 bulletin, where EB-2 India was set at November 1, 2014.
This progress is significant as it allows more applicants to move to the next stage of the Green Card process, including filing adjustment of status applications if eligible. The Visa Bulletin is a critical monthly update that determines when applicants can proceed with their Green Card process based on their “priority date,” which decides their position in the queue.
For Indian professionals, particularly in the IT and tech sectors, these categories often involve long waiting periods due to high demand and country-specific caps. In recent months, gradual forward movement has raised hopes among applicants. In fact, the March 2026 bulletin had already brought a major jump in the EB-2 category, advancing dates by nearly 11 months—the largest shift in recent years.
It is important to note that such progress can sometimes slow down or even reverse later in the year depending on demand. Overall, the April 2026 update brings cautious optimism for Indian Green Card applicants, many of whom have been waiting for years—or even decades—for their turn.
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