Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Green Card Update Reveals Major Gains for Applicants—Full List of Changes

Green Card Update Reveals Major Gains for Applicants—Full List of Changes

Summary

The March 2026 Visa Bulletin shows significant progress for many green card applicants, especially in employment-based categories. While family-sponsored categories mostly remain unchanged, employment-based visas see forward movement in several areas.

Key Facts

  • The March 2026 Visa Bulletin shows significant improvements for employment-based green card applications.
  • Employment-based visa categories like EB-2, EB-3, and EB-4 see progress.
  • Family-sponsored visas mostly stay the same, with a few advances for certain groups.
  • Final Action Dates indicate when a green card can be issued.
  • Dates for Filing show when applicants can submit their paperwork.
  • For EB-1 visas, China and India's Final Action Dates move forward by one month.
  • EB-2 visas see major filing advances, especially for India.
  • For EB-3 visas, there is progress in several countries except China and India, which remain steady.

Source Information