USCIS has released the April 2026 Visa Bulletin, highlighting significant advancements in family-based immigration categories, particularly the F-2A category, which is now CURRENT for all countries. This update marks a notable shift in visa availability and processing timelines for applicants.
Key Details:
- F-2A category: CURRENT for all countries, allowing immediate processing.
- F-1 category: Advances by up to 6 months.
- F-2B category: Advances by 3 to 5 months.
- F-3 category: Advances by up to 4 months.
- Employment-based category EB-3 for India shows meaningful progress, while EB-1, EB-2, EB-4, and EB-5 remain mostly unchanged.
- USCIS advises applicants to use the “Dates for Filing” chart this month to submit their I-485 packets.
These changes provide new opportunities for many immigrants seeking green cards, particularly in family-based categories. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @quickfiling2us