USCIS has released the April 2026 Visa Bulletin, highlighting important updates in visa availability for family and employment-based categories. Notably, the F-2A category, which includes spouses and minor children of green card holders, is now CURRENT across all countries, eliminating any backlog for applicants.
Key Details:
- F-2A category: CURRENT for all countries, no backlog for spouses and minor children of green card holders.
- F-1 category: Advanced by up to 6 months.
- F-2B category: Moved forward by 3–5 months.
- F-3 category: Increased by up to 4 months.
- EB-3 India: Significant progress noted.
- EB-1, EB-2, EB-4, and EB-5 categories: Remain mostly unchanged.
- Filing guidance: USCIS advises using the “Dates for Filing” chart for both family- and employment-based categories this month.
These changes provide crucial opportunities for many immigrants tracking their priority dates, particularly in family-based categories.
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