A recent update from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers new hope for many people waiting for Green Cards. Changes in the Visa Bulletin mean that several categories—especially family-based and employment-based petitions—are moving forward, giving applicants a better shot at adjusting their status sooner rather than later.
Applicants from India in employment categories like EB-2 and EB-3 are seeing significant forward movement, although there are warnings that some categories may reach capacity soon. For family-based cases, certain preference classes have also seen improved final action dates, allowing more people to move ahead with their permanent residency process. The Diversity Visa program is also nearing the end of its filing period for the current cycle, which adds urgency for those still preparing their applications.
Immigration experts stress the importance of watching the Visa Bulletin monthly, because priority dates are shifting, and when a category retrogresses or freezes, it can abruptly delay progress. For many applicants, this boost could mean everything — being able to file adjustment of status or move onto the next step after waiting for years.
