Adhikari Law PLLC, Washington D.C. February 2026 Visa Bulletin saw a slight forward movements in limited categories but the March 2026 Visa Bulletin saw a massive forward movements for the most categories of employment-based immigration programs. Now the Visa Bulletin for April 2026 has substantial forward movements. It is also likely that a further forward movements are expected in coming months due some disruptions in some immigration visa programs and also reduced filings.
A. Dates for Filing Chart for Employment Immigration Programs (April, 2026)
On the chart below, “C” means current, i.e., numbers are authorized for issuance to all qualified applicants; and “U” means unauthorized, i.e., numbers are not authorized for issuance. (NOTE: Numbers are authorized for issuance only for applicants whose priority date is earlier than the final action date listed below.)
| Employment- based | All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed | CHINA- mainland born | INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| 1st | C | 01 DEC 23 | 01 DEC 23 | C | C |
| 2nd | C | 01 JAN 22 | 15 JAN 15 | C | C |
| 3rd | C | 01 JAN 22 | 15 JAN 15 | C | 01JAN24 |
| Other Workers | 01 AUG 22 | 01 OCT 19 | 15 JAN 15 | 01AUG22 | 01AUG22 |
| 4th | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 |
| Certain Religious Workers | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 |
| 5th Unreserved (including C5, T5, I5, R5) | C | 01OCT16 | 01MAY24 | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: (Rural: NR, RR – 20%) | C | C | C | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: (High Unemployment: NH, RH – 10%) | C | C | C | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: (Infrastructure: RI – 2%) | C | C | C | C | C |
B. Final Action Dates Chart for Employment Immigration Programs (April, 2026)
On the chart below, “C” means current, i.e., numbers are authorized for issuance to all qualified applicants; and “U” means unauthorized, i.e., numbers are not authorized for issuance. (NOTE: Numbers are authorized for issuance only for applicants whose priority date is earlier than the final action date listed below.)
| Employment- based | All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed | CHINA- mainland born | INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| 1st | C | 01APR23 | 01APR23 | C | C |
| 2nd | C | 01SEP21 | 15JUL14 | C | C |
| 3rd | 01 JUN 24 | 15 JUN 21 | 15NOV13 | 01JUN24 | 01AUG23 |
| Other Workers | 01NOV21 | 01FEB19 | 15NOV13 | 01NOV21 | 01NOV21 |
| 4th | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 |
| Certain Religious Workers | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 |
| 5th Unreserved (including C5, T5, I5, R5, NU, RU) | C | 01SEP16 | 01MAY22 | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: Rural (20%, including NR, RR) | C | C | C | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: High Unemployment (10%, including NH, RH) | C | C | C | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: Infrastructure (2%, including RI) | C | C | C | C | C |
Those with filing dates being current should diligently prepare Adjustment of Status applications and other related applications. It is highly advisable to seeking legal counsel in filing adjustment applications.
Those who are closer to being current should plan and prepare to file Adjustment of Status applications.
Note: This is a blog post by Adhikari Law PLLC and should NOT be construed as a legal advice. Changes in immigration policies and procedures are complex and may require a consultation with an experienced immigration lawyer.
Our firm regularly counsels and represents clients in Applications for Adjustment of Status, related applications and on Request for Evidence (RFE), Notice of Intend to Deny (NOID), Motions and Appeals. The Firm also represents clients at immigration interviews and site visits.
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