March 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates
No Final Action Date moved back in the March 2026 Visa Bulletin.
In 2 of the 24 Marchs on record, at least one series moved back. See every month
Final Action Dates
A green card can be approved if your priority date is earlier than the date shown.
| Category | All other countries | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Currentno change | 01 Mar 2023moved forward 28 days | 01 Mar 2023moved forward 28 days | Currentno change | Currentno change |
| EB-2 | 15 Oct 2024moved forward 6 months | 01 Sep 2021no change | 15 Sep 2013moved forward 2 months | 15 Oct 2024moved forward 6 months | 15 Oct 2024moved forward 6 months |
| EB-3 | 01 Oct 2023moved forward 4 months | 01 May 2021no change | 15 Nov 2013no change | 01 Oct 2023moved forward 4 months | 01 Aug 2023moved forward 2 months |
| EB-3 Other Workers | 01 Nov 2021moved forward 2 months | 08 Dec 2018no change | 15 Nov 2013no change | 01 Nov 2021moved forward 2 months | 01 Nov 2021moved forward 2 months |
“Current” means every priority date qualifies. “Unavailable” means no one in that category and country can get a green card that month.
Dates for Filing
You may file Form I-485 if your priority date is earlier than the date shown, if USCIS uses this chart this month.
| Category | All other countries | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Currentno change | 01 Dec 2023moved forward 4 months | 01 Dec 2023moved forward 4 months | Currentno change | Currentno change |
| EB-2 | Currentbecame Current | 01 Jan 2022no change | 01 Nov 2014moved forward 11 months | Currentbecame Current | Currentbecame Current |
| EB-3 | 15 Jan 2024moved forward 3 months | 01 Jan 2022no change | 15 Aug 2014no change | 15 Jan 2024moved forward 3 months | 15 Jan 2024moved forward 3 months |
| EB-3 Other Workers | 22 Jun 2022moved forward 7 months | 01 Oct 2019no change | 15 Aug 2014no change | 22 Jun 2022moved forward 7 months | 22 Jun 2022moved forward 7 months |
How often each series has moved back in March
Final Action Dates in every March bulletin on record. A count from the past, not a forecast.
| Category | All other countries | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 |
| EB-2 | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 |
| EB-3 | 1 of 24 | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 | 1 of 24 | 1 of 24 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | 2 of 24 | 1 of 24 | 1 of 24 | 2 of 24 | 2 of 24 |
Source: the official March 2026 Visa Bulletin published by the U.S. Department of State.
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