The latest Visa Bulletin for June 2026 has revealed significant backlogs for Indian nationals applying for green cards, particularly in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. The EB-2 category has a final action date of September 1, 2021, indicating a backlog of approximately five years for new filers, while the EB-3 category has a final action date of December 15, 2013, resulting in a backlog of about 12.5 years. In contrast, the EB-1 category shows a much shorter wait time with a final action date of December 15, 2022.
Key Details:
- EB-2 India Final Action Date: September 1, 2021 (approximately 5 years backlog)
- EB-3 India Final Action Date: December 15, 2013 (approximately 12.5 years backlog)
- EB-1 India Final Action Date: December 15, 2022 (much shorter wait)
- Additional Processing Time: Expect an additional 1-3+ years for PERM/I-140/I-485 processing
These backlogs, particularly in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories, affect hundreds of thousands of approved I-140 applicants, leading to extended wait times for skilled Indian workers. For the latest updates, applicants are encouraged to check the Visa Bulletin monthly at Visa Bulletin .
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Source: grok