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EB-3 India priority date

Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin

Final action date (Oct 2026)

Jan 1, 2014

Date for filing (Oct 2026)

Jan 15, 2015

Final action change

1 month: no change

12 months: +4.3 months

This page tracks EB-3 (skilled workers and professionals) for applicants born in India in every Visa Bulletin since October 2015. Movement is measured between cutoff dates; it is not a forecast. USCIS counted 106,214 approved EB-3 petitions for people born in India still waiting for a visa as of June 2026 (principal applicants only).

History since 2015

Cutoff date in each monthly bulletin. Gaps are months marked Current or Unavailable.

Apr 2002Aug 2005Jan 2009May 2012Oct 2015Oct 2015Mar 2017Aug 2018Jan 2020Jun 2021Nov 2022Apr 2024Sep 2025Oct 2026
Final action dateDate for filing

Last 24 bulletins

BulletinFinal action dateDate for filing
October 2026Jan 1, 2014Jan 15, 2015
September 2026Jan 1, 2014Jan 15, 2015
August 2026Jan 1, 2014Jan 15, 2015
July 2026Jan 1, 2014Jan 15, 2015
June 2026Dec 15, 2013Jan 15, 2015
May 2026Nov 15, 2013Jan 15, 2015
April 2026Nov 15, 2013Jan 15, 2015
March 2026Nov 15, 2013Aug 15, 2014
February 2026Nov 15, 2013Aug 15, 2014
January 2026Nov 15, 2013Aug 15, 2014
December 2025Sep 22, 2013Aug 15, 2014
November 2025Aug 22, 2013Aug 15, 2014
October 2025Aug 22, 2013Aug 15, 2014
September 2025May 22, 2013Jun 8, 2013
August 2025May 22, 2013Jun 8, 2013
July 2025Apr 22, 2013Jun 8, 2013
June 2025Apr 15, 2013Jun 8, 2013
May 2025Apr 15, 2013Jun 8, 2013
April 2025Apr 1, 2013Jun 8, 2013
March 2025Feb 1, 2013Jun 8, 2013
February 2025Dec 15, 2012Jun 8, 2013
January 2025Dec 1, 2012Jun 8, 2013
December 2024Nov 8, 2012Jun 8, 2013
November 2024Nov 1, 2012Jun 8, 2013

FAQ

What is the EB-3 India priority date in October 2026?

In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the final action date for EB-3 (skilled workers and professionals), India, is Jan 1, 2014 and the date for filing is Jan 15, 2015.

How much did EB-3 India move in the last year?

Compared with October 2025, the final action date moved +4.3 months.

What do Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing mean?

Final Action Dates are the dates when a green card can be approved: if your priority date is earlier than the date shown, a visa number can be issued. Dates for Filing are the earliest dates when applicants can submit documents or file an adjustment of status application, if USCIS says to use that chart in a given month.

Other countries for EB-3

EB-3 ChinaEB-3 MexicoEB-3 PhilippinesEB-3 All other countries

Other categories for India

EB-1 IndiaEB-2 IndiaEB-3 Other Workers IndiaEB-4 IndiaEB-5 IndiaF1 IndiaF2A IndiaF2B IndiaF3 IndiaF4 India

Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin. Check the official bulletin and USCIS filing chart before you act. All categories.