Employment Preference · April 2026
EB-3 Other Visa Bulletin
Unskilled workers (less than 2 years training). Below are the cutoff dates for each country of chargeability under the April 2026 Visa Bulletin.
Final Action Dates
When a green card can actually be issued
- All Other Countries Jun 1, 2021
- China (mainland-born) Jan 1, 2017
- India May 15, 2013
- Mexico Jun 1, 2021
- Philippines Jun 1, 2021
Dates for Filing
When adjustment of status may be filed
- All Other Countries Dec 1, 2021
- China (mainland-born) Jan 1, 2018
- India Aug 15, 2013
- Mexico Dec 1, 2021
- Philippines Dec 1, 2021
Country-specific deep dives
Each country page explains what EB-3 Other waits look like for that country of chargeability, whether the date moved, and what applicants should expect.
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EB-3 Other
All Other Countries
Current Dates for Filing: Dec 1, 2021
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EB-3 Other
China (mainland-born)
Current Dates for Filing: Jan 1, 2018
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EB-3 Other
India
Current Dates for Filing: Aug 15, 2013
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EB-3 Other
Mexico
Current Dates for Filing: Dec 1, 2021
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EB-3 Other
Philippines
Current Dates for Filing: Dec 1, 2021
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Not legal advice. Cutoff dates may retrogress. Confirm against the official Visa Bulletin and uscis.gov/visabulletininfo before filing.