The U.S. Department of State has released the July 2026 Visa Bulletin, and this month brings good news for most. Here's our analysis of the latest movement.
EB-3 Final Action Dates
- Philippines: 01 August 2023 (no change)
- All Other Countries: 01 August 2024 (forward two months)
- India: 01 January 2014 (forward six weeks)
- China: 22 December 2021 (forward six months)
What This Means
This month brings a welcome jump forward for all other countries. If your priority date is now current, that's real progress, and it means you're another step closer in your U.S. journey.
While there has been no movement for the Philippines, there's no need to be discouraged. A pause in movement in the visa bulletin is normal as we approach the end of the fiscal year. Check out previous visa bulletins to see how dates have moved around the fiscal year.
Either way, the work you put in now is what puts you in the strongest position to move quickly once your date advances.
What You Can Be Doing Now
Whether your date moved this month or not, here are a few things worth doing now:
- Improve your English skills to meet licensing and immigration requirements
- Keep your clinical skills sharp and keep gaining experience
- Get your immigration documents ready and organized
- Stay in close contact with your recruiter so you're ready to move quickly once your date is current
Secure Your Place in Line
Visa bulletin dates can be hard to predict, but how prepared you are is up to you. If you're a healthcare professional thinking about the EB-3 pathway, starting your application now means you're already in line. When your date moves, you'll be ready to act.
