The USCIS Visa Bulletin April 2026 includes important updates for applicants born in India, particularly in the EB-2 and EB-1 categories, which continue to show forward movement.
Because India remains one of the most oversubscribed countries in the U.S. immigration system, even small priority date changes can significantly affect green card timelines.
In this guide, American Visa Law Group, an immigration law firm in Fremont, California, explains:
If your priority date may now be current, call 510-500-1155 or email info@usavisalaw.com for case guidance.
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For April 2026, USCIS is allowing applicants born in India to use the Dates for Filing chart for both:
This allows many applicants to file Form I-485 adjustment of status earlier, which can lead to:
This is one of the most important developments in the April 2026 visa bulletin for Indian applicants.
Final Action Date:
April 1, 2023
Advanced one month forward from March 2023.
Advanced more than one year, from February 2022 to April 2023.
EB-1 India continues steady forward movement and remains one of the fastest employment-based pathways available for Indian applicants.
Professionals eligible under:
should strongly consider filing when eligible.
Final Action Date:
July 15, 2014
Advanced nearly 10 months in a single month.
This is one of the most significant EB-2 India advances in recent visa bulletins.
Advanced roughly 18 months overall.
This forward movement reflects:
However, EB-2 India remains heavily backlogged and may retrogress later in FY-2026 if demand increases.
Final Action Date:
November 15, 2013
No change this month.
Advanced approximately seven months overall.
EB-3 India continues slower advancement compared to EB-2 India.
Applicants with EB-2 priority dates sometimes consider downgrading to EB-3, but strategy depends on current visa bulletin trends and should be evaluated carefully.
EB-5 India remains:
These include:
Set-aside EB-5 pathways remain among the fastest green card options available to Indian investors today.
Family-based categories also showed moderate advancement for Indian applicants.
Final Action Date:
May 1, 2017
Advanced about six months since March 2026.
Final Action Date:
February 1, 2024
Dates for Filing:
Current
This remains one of the most favorable categories for Indian applicants.
Final Action Date:
May 22, 2017
Advanced approximately five months since March 2026.
Final Action Date:
December 22, 2011
Advanced modestly this month.
Final Action Date:
November 1, 2006
Movement remains slow but steady.
Based on current allocation trends:
Likely to continue advancing:
Likely to remain stable:
Possible retrogression later in FY-2026:
The Department of State confirmed additional demand could require retrogression later this fiscal year.
Historically this occurs between:
Applicants should file adjustment of status as soon as they become eligible.
If your priority date falls within the Dates for Filing chart, you may now be eligible to:
Because retrogression remains possible later this year, acting early can be critical.
Priority date movement affects:
Our attorneys at American Visa Law Group in Fremont, California monitor visa bulletin movement every month and help Indian applicants act quickly when filing windows open.
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USCIS Visa Bulletin Filing Chart Guidance
https://www.uscis.gov/visabulletininfo
Department of State Visa Bulletin (Official Monthly Release)
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html
Adjustment of Status (Form I-485 Overview)
https://www.uscis.gov/i-485
Employment-Based Green Cards Overview
https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-employment-based-immigrants
Family-Based Green Cards Overview
https://www.uscis.gov/family
American Visa Law Group Contact Page
https://www.usavisalaw.com/contact-us
