The U.S. State Department released the March 2026 Visa Bulletin on 20 February, and the numbers are eye-catching: India’s EB-2 “Dates for Filing” category leaps forward **11 months** to 1 November 2014, while both China and India advance four months in EB-1. EB-3 also shows solid movement for Mexico, the Philippines and ‘All Other’ countries, and EB-5 China advances 40 days. For multinational companies, the bulletin’s progression means thousands of long-stalled green-card cases can finally move to the Adjustment of Status stage. BAL Global estimates that roughly 18,000 Indian nationals will become immediately eligible to file I-485 packets, triggering a surge in medical exams, dependent documentation and legal-fee outlays over the next 30 days. Human-resources teams should budget for filing costs and prepare to update foreign national tracking systems quickly.
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Although Final-Action Date movement is more modest, analysts expect steady advancement through mid-2026 because of unused family-based visa recaptures and slower demand from China. Still, practitioners caution that the gains could reverse if USCIS approvals outpace annual numerical limits. Employers are advised to file eligible cases before 31 March to lock in priority-date protection. The bulletin also confirms congressional reauthorization of the EB-4 Certain Religious Workers category through 30 September 2026, eliminating concern over a mid-year sunset and providing continuity for faith-based institutions.
For companies and individuals seeking hands-on help with these filings, VisaHQ offers a streamlined online platform (https://www.visahq.com/united-states/) that simplifies document gathering, tracks requirements and arranges secure deliveries, giving HR teams an organized edge as priority dates become current.
Although Final-Action Date movement is more modest, analysts expect steady advancement through mid-2026 because of unused family-based visa recaptures and slower demand from China. Still, practitioners caution that the gains could reverse if USCIS approvals outpace annual numerical limits. Employers are advised to file eligible cases before 31 March to lock in priority-date protection. The bulletin also confirms congressional reauthorization of the EB-4 Certain Religious Workers category through 30 September 2026, eliminating concern over a mid-year sunset and providing continuity for faith-based institutions.
