The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for July 2026, bringing notable updates for employment-based immigration under the EB-3 category.
Compared to June 2026, both the EB-3 Skilled Workers and EB-3 Other Workers categories continue to show forward movement in the Final Action Date, indicating that pending cases are still being processed under the current visa allocation system.
Final Action Dates Continue to Advance
EB-3 Skilled Workers
• June 2026: 01JUN24
• July 2026: 01AUG24
Advanced by 2 months.
EB-3 Other Workers
• June 2026: 01FEB22
• July 2026: 01MAR22
Advanced by 1 month.
This is a positive sign for applicants whose cases are waiting for visa issuance or completion of the final stages of the immigration process.
Dates for Filing Remain Unchanged
While the Final Action Dates continue to move forward, the Dates for Filing chart remains unchanged from June.
EB-3 Skilled Workers
• June 2026: Current (C)
• July 2026: Current (C)
No change.
EB-3 Other Workers
• June 2026: 01AUG22
• July 2026: 01AUG22
No change.
This indicates that the U.S. Department of State is maintaining the same filing eligibility range as the previous month and has not expanded the filing cutoff date for the Other Workers category.
What Does This Mean for EB-3 Applicants?
The Visa Bulletin remains one of the most important factors affecting immigration case processing timelines.
In July, the continued advancement of the Final Action Dates in both EB-3 categories suggests that the system is still processing pending cases and allocating visas according to plan.
Although there was no movement in the Dates for Filing chart, the continued progress in visa issuance dates remains an encouraging sign for applicants monitoring their case status.
A Broader Perspective on the EB-3 Program
For EB-3 applicants—especially those in the Other Workers category—the Visa Bulletin should be viewed as a long-term process. Monthly movements are influenced by visa demand, case volume, and annual visa allocation limits.
For this reason, applicants should focus on long-term trends across multiple months rather than drawing conclusions based on a single month's bulletin.
Monitoring the overall direction of the Visa Bulletin can provide a clearer understanding of how immigration cases are progressing over time.
Conclusion
The July 2026 Visa Bulletin continues to deliver positive news for EB-3 applicants, with both Skilled Workers and Other Workers categories advancing in the Final Action Date chart.
While the Dates for Filing chart remains unchanged, the continued forward movement in visa issuance dates demonstrates that case processing is moving ahead under the current visa allocation framework.
TGA will continue to provide the latest updates on the Visa Bulletin and the EB-3 program so that clients can stay informed and better prepare for each stage of their immigration journey.
