Who can file in April under EB-2 and EB-3 India?

Applicants with priority dates on or before January 15, 2015 can use the April 2026 Visa Bulletin Dates for Filing to submit I-485s. Ensure an approved I-140, or consider concurrent filing if eligible. Include I-765 and I-131 to access work and travel benefits for you and qualifying dependents.

What is the difference between Dates for Filing and Final Action Dates?

Dates for Filing determine who may submit an I-485 now. Final Action Dates control when USCIS can actually approve the green card. In April, USCIS will use Dates for Filing, while EB-2 India Final Action stands at July 15, 2014. Filing early secures benefits, but approval waits for visa number availability.

How do EB-1 India and China changes help?

EB-1 India and China move to April 1, 2023, allowing earlier I-485 filings for many executives, managers, and researchers with approved I-140s. Filing delivers work and travel cards during the wait for a current Final Action Date, improving mobility and retention for critical leadership roles.

Can I change jobs after filing my I-485?

Often yes, after your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending 180 days. The new role must be in the same or similar occupational classification. Keep documentation of duties and wages. Consult counsel before changes, especially if interoffice transfers, promotions, or location shifts are involved.

Will this speed up my green card approval?

It speeds access to EAD and Advance Parole but does not guarantee faster approval. USCIS can approve only when the Final Action Date is current. For April, EB-2 India Final Action is July 15, 2014. Monitor each bulletin and respond promptly to any RFEs to avoid delays.

Law and Government

April 2026 Visa Bulletin: India EB-2/EB-3 Jump – March 18 Update

ByHuzaifa Zahoor March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

The April 2026 Visa Bulletin brings meaningful movement for employment-based immigrants. USCIS will use the Dates for Filing chart in April, letting India EB-2 and EB-3 applicants with priority dates up to January 15, 2015 submit I-485s. EB-2 India Final Action Dates advance to July 15, 2014, while EB-1 India and China move to April 1, 2023. Filing enables EAD and Advance Parole, improving job flexibility for families. We outline who benefits, next steps, and what U.S. employers in tech and healthcare should plan for now.