We’re happy to report that the U.S. Division of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has revealed the April 2026 Visa Bulletin.
On this weblog submit, we breakdown the motion of the employment-based and family-sponsored classes within the coming month.
USCIS Adjustment of Standing
For adjustment of standing filings to everlasting residence within the month of April, USCIS will proceed utilizing the Dates for Submitting Chart for the employment-based and family-sponsored classes.
Highlights of the April 2026 Visa Bulletin
At a Look
What can we anticipate to see within the month of April?
Employment-Primarily based Classes
Last Motion Developments
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary capacity, Excellent Professors and Researchers, and Sure Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 India and China will advance one month to April 1, 2023
- All different nations will stay present
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Distinctive Means
- EB-2 India will advance 10 months to July 15, 2014
- Besides China, all different nations (Worldwide, Mexico, Philippines) will turn into present
*Notice, there’s an immigrant visa freeze for all nations topic to the 75-country ban on immigrant visa issuance. Lawsuits opposing the freeze are at present pending.
EB-3 Professionals and Expert Employees
- EB-3 China will advance 1.5 months to June 15, 2021
- EB-3 Worldwide and Mexico will advance 8 months to June 1, 2024
EB-3 Different Employees
- EB-3 China will advance 1.8 months to February 1, 2019
EB-4 Particular Immigrants and Spiritual Employees
- All nations will advance 1 12 months to July 15, 2022
EB-5 Unreserved Classes (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
- EB-5 China will advance 2 weeks to September 1, 2016
Dates for Submitting Developments
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary capacity, Excellent Professors and Researchers, and Sure Multinational Managers or Executives
- Besides India, and China, All different nations will stay present
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Distinctive Means
- EB-2 India will advance 2.5 months to January 15, 2015
- Besides China, All different nations will stay present
EB-3 Professionals and Expert Employees
- EB-3 India will advance 5 months to January 15, 2015
- EB-3 Worldwide and Mexico will turn into present
EB-3 Different Employees
- EB-3 India will advance 5 months to January 15, 2015
- EB-3 Worldwide, Mexico, and Philippines will advance 1.3 months to August 1, 2022
Household-Sponsored Classes
Last Motion Developments
F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F1 Mexico will advance 1.8 months to February 15, 2007
- F1 Philippines will advance 2 months to Might 1, 2013
- F1 All different nations (Worldwide, China, and India) will advance by 5.7 months to Might 1, 2017
F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents
- F2B Philippines will advance 3.5 months to April 8, 2013
- F2B Besides Mexico, All different nations (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 5.6 months to Might 22, 2017
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F3 Philippines will advance 4 months to July 1, 2005
- F3 Besides Mexico, All different nations (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 3.5 months to December 22, 2011
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents
- F4 Philippines will advance 5 months to February 1, 2007
- F4 Besides Mexico and India, All different nations (Worldwide and China) will advance 5 months to June 8, 2008
Dates for Submitting Developments
F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F1 Mexico will advance 4.5 months to April 15, 2008
- Besides Philippines, All different nations (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 6 months to March 1, 2018
F-2A Spouses and Kids of Everlasting Residents
- All nations will turn into present
F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents
- F2B Mexico will advance 2.9 months to Might 15, 2010
- F2B Besides Philippines, All different nations (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 4.8 months to August 8, 2017
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F3 Philippines will advance 1.4 months to July 15, 2006
- F3 Besides Mexico, All different nations (Worldwide, China, India) will advance November 22, 2012
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents
- F4 Philippines will advance 2.2 months to March 22, 2008
- F4 Besides Mexico and India, All different nations (Worldwide and China) will advance 2.5 months to Might 15, 2009
Employment-Primarily based Classes
FINAL ACTION DATES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES
The next Last Motion cutoff dates will apply for employment-based classes within the month of April.
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary capacity, Excellent Professors and Researchers, and Sure Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 India and China will advance one month to April 1, 2023
- All different nations will stay present
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Distinctive Means
- EB-2 India will advance 10 months to July 15, 2014
- EB-2 China will stay at September 1, 2021
- All different nations (Worldwide, Mexico, Philippines) will turn into present
EB-3 Professionals and Expert Employees
- EB-3 India will stay at November 15, 2013
- EB-3 China will advance 1.5 months to June 15, 2021
- EB-3 Philippines will stay at August 1, 2023
- All different nations (Worldwide and Mexico) will advance 8 months to June 1, 2024
EB-3 Different Employees
- EB-3 India will stay at November 15, 2013
- EB-3 China will advance 1.8 months to February 1, 2019
- All different nations (Worldwide, Mexico, Philippines) will stay at November 1, 2021
EB-4 Particular Immigrants and Spiritual Employees
- All nations will advance 1 12 months to July 15, 2022
EB-5 Unreserved Classes (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
- EB-5 India will stay at Might 1, 2022
- EB-5 China will advance 2 weeks to September 1, 2016
- All different nations will stay present
EB-5 Set-Apart Classes (Rural, Excessive Unemployment, and Infrastructure) will stay present
*The daring represents the Visa Bulletin developments
| Employment- based mostly |
All Chargeability Areas Besides These Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| 1st | C | 01APR23 | 01APR23 | C | C |
| 2nd | C | 01SEP21 | 15JUL14 | C | C |
| third | 01JUN24 | 15JUN21 | 15NOV13 | 01JUN24 | 01AUG23 |
| Different Employees | 01NOV21 | 01FEB19 | 15NOV13 | 01NOV21 | 01NOV21 |
| 4th | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 |
| Sure Spiritual Employees | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 |
| fifth Unreserved (together with C5, T5, I5, R5, NU, RU) |
C | 01SEP16 | 01MAY22 | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: Rural (20%, together with NR, RR) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: Excessive Unemployment (10%, together with NH, RH) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: Infrastructure (2%, together with RI) |
C | C | C | C | C |
DATES FOR FILING FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES
The next Dates for Submitting cutoff dates will apply in April.
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary capacity, Excellent Professors and Researchers, and Sure Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 India and China will stay at December 1, 2023
- All different nations will stay present
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Distinctive Means
- EB-2 India will advance 2.5 months to January 15, 2015
- EB-2 China will stay at January 1, 2022
- All different nations will stay present
EB-3 Professionals and Expert Employees
- EB-3 India will advance 5 months to January 15, 2015
- EB-3 China will stay at January 1, 2022
- EB-3 Philippines will stay at January 1, 2024
- All different nations (Worldwide and Mexico) will turn into present
EB-3 Different Employees
- EB-3 India will advance 5 months to January 15, 2015
- EB-3 China will stay at October 1, 2019
- All different nations (Worldwide, Mexico, and Philippines) will advance 1.3 months to August 1, 2022
EB-4 Particular Immigrants and Spiritual Employees
- EB-4 will stay at January 1, 2023
EB-5 Unreserved Classes (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
- EB-5 India will stay at Might 1, 2024
- EB-5 China will stay at October 1, 2016
- All different nations will stay present
EB-5 Set-Apart Classes (Rural, Excessive Unemployment, and Infrastructure) may also stay present
*The daring represents the Visa Bulletin developments
| Employment- based mostly |
All Chargeability Areas Besides These Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| 1st | C | 01DEC23 | 01DEC23 | C | C |
| 2nd | C | 01JAN22 | 15JAN15 | C | C |
| third | C | 01JAN22 | 15JAN15 | C | 01JAN24 |
| Different Employees | 01AUG22 | 01OCT19 | 15JAN15 | 01AUG22 | 01AUG22 |
| 4th | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 |
| Sure Spiritual Employees | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 |
| fifth Unreserved (together with C5, T5, I5, R5) |
C | 01OCT16 | 01MAY24 | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: (Rural: NR, RR – 20%) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: (Excessive Unemployment: NH, RH – 10%) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: (Infrastructure: RI – 2%) |
C | C | C | C | C |
FINAL ACTION DATES FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES
The next Last Motion cutoff dates will apply for family-sponsored classes within the month of April.
F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F1 Mexico will advance 1.8 months to February 15, 2007
- F1 Philippines will advance 2 months to Might 1, 2013
- F1 All different nations (Worldwide, China, and India) will advance by 5.7 months to Might 1, 2017
F-2A Spouses and Kids of Everlasting Residents
- F2A Mexico will stay at February 1, 2023
- F2A All different nations will stay at February 1, 2024
F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents
- F2B Mexico will stay at February 15, 2009
- F2B Philippines will advance 3.5 months to April 8, 2013
- F2B All different nations (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 5.6 months to Might 22, 2017
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F3 Mexico will stay at Might 1, 2001
- F3 Philippines will advance 4 months to July 1, 2005
- F3 All different nations (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 3.5 months to December 22, 2011
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents
- F4 Mexico will stay at April 8, 2001
- F4 Philippines will advance 5 months to February 1, 2007
- F4 India will stay at November 1, 2006
- F4 All different nations (Worldwide and China) will advance 5 months to June 8, 2008
*The daring represents the Visa Bulletin developments
| Household- Sponsored |
All Chargeability Areas Besides These Listed |
CHINA-mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| F1 | 01MAY17 | 01MAY17 | 01MAY17 | 15FEB07 | 01MAY13 |
| F2A | 01FEB24 | 01FEB24 | 01FEB24 | 01FEB23 | 01FEB24 |
| F2B | 22MAY17 | 22MAY17 | 22MAY17 | 15FEB09 | 08APR13 |
| F3 | 22DEC11 | 22DEC11 | 22DEC11 | 01MAY01 | 01JUL05 |
| F4 | 08JUN08 | 08JUN08 | 01NOV06 | 08APR01 | 01FEB07 |
DATES FOR FILING FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES
The next Dates for Submitting cutoff dates will apply for family-sponsored classes within the month of April.
F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F1 Mexico will advance 4.5 months to April 15, 2008
- F1 Philippines will stay at April 22, 2015
- All different nations (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 6 months to March 1, 2018
F-2A Spouses and Kids of Everlasting Residents
- All nations will turn into present
F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents
- F2B Mexico will advance 2.9 months to Might 15, 2010
- F2B Philippines will stay at October 1, 2013
- F2B All different nations (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 4.8 months to August 8, 2017
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F3 Mexico will stay at July 1, 2001
- F3 Philippines will advance 1.4 months to July 15, 2006
- F3 All different nations (Worldwide, China, India) will advance November 22, 2012
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents
- F4 Mexico will stay at April 30, 2001
- F4 Philippines will advance 2.2 months to March 22, 2008
- F4 India will stay at December 15, 2006
- All different nations (Worldwide and China) will advance 2.5 months to Might 15, 2009
*The daring represents the Visa Bulletin developments
| Household- Sponsored |
All Chargeability Areas Besides These Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| F1 | 01MAR18 | 01MAR18 | 01MAR18 | 15APR08 | 22APR15 |
| F2A | C | C | C | C | C |
| F2B | 08AUG17 | 08AUG17 | 08AUG17 | 15MAY10 | 01OCT13 |
| F3 | 22NOV12 | 22NOV12 | 22NOV12 | 01JUL01 | 15JUL06 |
| F4 | 15MAY09 | 15MAY09 | 15DEC06 | 30APR01 | 22MAR08 |
Notice Addressing Immigrant Visa Availability
The April Visa Bulletin explains that latest ahead motion in cutoff dates is because of lowered immigrant visa issuance at U.S. consulates, pushed by Trump administration insurance policies akin to nationality-based journey bans and pauses in visa processing affecting dozens of nations.
It additionally warns that if demand will increase or restrictions are lifted, some dates may retrogress earlier than the fiscal 12 months ends on September 30, 2026.
Conclusion
The EB-2 Last Motion Dates will turn into present in April for all nations besides China and India, and the Dates for Submitting for the EB-3 Skilled & Expert Employee class will turn into present for all nations besides China, India, and Philippines.
Within the family-sponsored classes, main motion will be seen for many classes. The Dates for Submitting for the F2A class spouses and kids of everlasting residents will turn into present in April.
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