The U.S. Department of State has released the October 2026 Visa Bulletin. Here's what it means for EB-3 applicants.
EB-3 Final Action Dates
- Philippines: 15 August 2023 (forward by 2 weeks)
- All Other Countries: 15 May 2024 (retrogressed by 4 months)
- India: 01 January 2014 (no movement)
- China: 08 January 2022 (forward a week)
our insights
This month brings positive movement for the Philippines, with final action dates advancing. For all other countries, dates have retrogressed. While this may feel like a step back, visa bulletin dates can fluctuate, and there is still reason to remain hopeful about future movement.
Preparation you put in now can help put you in the strongest position to take the next step in your U.S. immigration journey.
what's in your control?
While you can't influence how quickly visa dates advance, you can use this time to prepare for the next stage of your U.S. immigration journey. Even when the Visa Bulletin remains unchanged, there are still practical steps you can take to stay on track and be ready when your priority date becomes current.
- Continue developing your English skills to meet licensing and immigration requirements.
- Keep your clinical skills up to date and continue building valuable experience.
- Keep your immigration documents organised so everything is ready when needed.
- Maintain regular contact with your Experience Consultant to ensure you're prepared to move forward as soon as your priority date becomes current.
don't wait to secure your priority date
If you're a healthcare professional looking to advance your career in the United States, start your application today. Taking the first step now means you can secure your priority date sooner and be ready to progress when your date becomes current.
