USCIS released the April 2026 Visa Bulletin, highlighting important changes in visa availability for family and employment-based categories. Notably, the F-2A category is now CURRENT for all countries, eliminating the backlog for spouses and minor children of green card holders.
Key Details:
- F-2A category: CURRENT across all countries.
- F-1 category: advanced by up to 6 months.
- F-2B category: advanced by 3 to 5 months.
- F-3 category: moved forward by up to 4 months.
- EB-3 category for India: saw meaningful progress, while EB-1, EB-2, EB-4, and EB-5 categories remained mostly unchanged.
- USCIS advises using the “Dates for Filing” chart for both family- and employment-based categories this month.
These updates are crucial for immigrants tracking their priority dates, particularly in family-based categories. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.