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October 2026 Visa Bulletin

EB-3 India Visa Bulletin: October 2026 priority date

In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-3 India Final Action Date is 01 Jan 2014 (unchanged from September 2026) and the Dates for Filing cutoff is 15 Jan 2015 (unchanged from September 2026).

Official bulletin: October 2026 Visa Bulletin ↗

EB-3 India, October 2026

ChartOctober 2026September 2026Change
Final Action Dates01 Jan 201401 Jan 2014no change
Dates for FilingUSCIS ✓15 Jan 201515 Jan 2015no change

USCIS: employment-based I-485 filers use Dates for Filing this month · uscis.gov ↗

Over 12 months the Final Action Date advanced 4 mo from October 2025 (22 Aug 2013).

EB-3 India cutoff history

The last ten years, by bulletin month.

Final ActionFiling
2003200620092012201520182020202220242026
Nov 2016 – Oct 2026 · vertical axis: cutoff date

Last 24 bulletins

BulletinFinal ActionChangeFiling
Oct 202601 Jan 2014no change15 Jan 2015
Sep 202601 Jan 2014no change15 Jan 2015
Aug 202601 Jan 2014no change15 Jan 2015
Jul 202601 Jan 2014▲ 1 mo15 Jan 2015
Jun 202615 Dec 2013▲ 1 mo15 Jan 2015
May 202615 Nov 2013no change15 Jan 2015
Apr 202615 Nov 2013no change15 Jan 2015
Mar 202615 Nov 2013no change15 Aug 2014
Feb 202615 Nov 2013no change15 Aug 2014
Jan 202615 Nov 2013▲ 2 mo15 Aug 2014
Dec 202522 Sep 2013▲ 1 mo15 Aug 2014
Nov 202522 Aug 2013no change15 Aug 2014
Oct 202522 Aug 2013▲ 3 mo15 Aug 2014
Sep 202522 May 2013no change08 Jun 2013
Aug 202522 May 2013▲ 1 mo08 Jun 2013
Jul 202522 Apr 2013▲ 7 days08 Jun 2013
Jun 202515 Apr 2013no change08 Jun 2013
May 202515 Apr 2013▲ 14 days08 Jun 2013
Apr 202501 Apr 2013▲ 2 mo08 Jun 2013
Mar 202501 Feb 2013▲ 2 mo08 Jun 2013
Feb 202515 Dec 2012▲ 14 days08 Jun 2013
Jan 202501 Dec 2012▲ 1 mo08 Jun 2013
Dec 202408 Nov 2012▲ 7 days08 Jun 2013
Nov 202401 Nov 2012no change08 Jun 2013

What these dates mean

EB-3 is the category for skilled workers and professionals. Chargeability: India.

When your priority date (PD) is earlier than the Final Action Date, a visa number is available and the green card can be approved. When it is earlier than the Dates for Filing cutoff you can submit your I-485 (if USCIS accepts that chart this month) or send documents to NVC. “C” means current — everyone qualifies; “U” means unavailable this month.

Chargeability follows country of birth, not citizenship. Cutoffs can stall or retrogress; this page only restates official data and is not legal advice.

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FAQ

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

In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-3 India Final Action Date is 01 Jan 2014 (unchanged from September 2026) and the Dates for Filing cutoff is 15 Jan 2015 (unchanged from September 2026).

How much has EB-3 India moved in the past year?

Compared with October 2025 (Final Action Date 22 Aug 2013), the October 2026 Final Action Date has advanced 4 mo from October 2025. Bulletins can stall or retrogress, so past speed is no promise.

Which chart do I use to file an I-485 in October 2026?

USCIS says employment-based adjustment of status (I-485) applicants use the Dates for Filing chart in October 2026. For EB-3 India that cutoff is 15 Jan 2015; if your priority date is earlier, you can file.

Who qualifies for EB-3?

EB-3 covers: Skilled workers and professionals. Your priority date is usually the PERM filing date, or the I-140 filing date when no PERM is needed (e.g. NIW, EB-1).

Why is India listed separately?

No single country may use more than about 7% of the visas in a year. Demand from India exceeds that cap, so it gets its own column and usually a longer wait. Chargeability follows country of birth, not citizenship; a spouse can sometimes be charged to the other spouse’s country (cross-chargeability).

When does the next Visa Bulletin come out?

The State Department usually publishes the next month’s bulletin around the middle of each month. This page updates automatically when it does.

Related cutoffs

EB-3 in other countries

Other categories for India

All categories and history → · Visa Bulletin Tracker →

Not legal advice

Dates are copied from the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin and may contain parsing errors. Always check the official bulletin and talk to an immigration attorney before making decisions. Forecasts are naive extrapolations, not predictions.