The Visa Bulletin for March 2026 records a notable advancement in the EB-3 category, particularly for the Other Workers (Unskilled) group. Compared to February 2026, the Final Action Date for EB-3 Other Workers has moved forward by two months — from September 1, 2021 to November 1, 2021.
This increase is significant, especially amid recent speculation suggesting that EB-3 has been “delayed” or “frozen.”
1. EB-3 Other Workers (Unskilled) – March 2026
According to the March 2026 Visa Bulletin, EB-3 Other Workers for All Chargeability Areas (including Vietnam) shows:
- Final Action Date: November 1, 2021
- Date for Filing: June 22, 2022
Comparison with February 2026
Final Action Date
| Month | Priority Date |
| 02/2026 | 01/09/2021 |
| 03/2026 | 01/11/2021 |
Advanced by 2 months
Date for Filing
| Month | Filling Date |
| 02/2026 | 01/12/2021 |
| 03/2026 | 22/06/2022 |
→ Advanced by nearly 7 months
Comment:
Compared to February 2026, EB-3 Other Workers shows clear forward movement, particularly in the Date for Filing. This indicates expanded capacity for case intake and preparation in March 2026.
2. EB-3 Skilled Workers / Professionals – March 2026
According to the March 2026 Visa Bulletin, EB-3 Skilled Workers / Professionals for All Chargeability Areas (including Vietnam) shows:
- Final Action Date: October 1, 2023
- Date for Filing: January 15, 2024
Comparison with February 2026
Final Action Date
| Month | Priority Date |
| 02/2026 | 01/06/2023 |
| 03/2026 | 01/10/2026 |
→ Advanced by 4 months
Date for Filing
| Month | Priority Date |
| 02/2026 | 01/10/2023 |
| 03/2026 | 15/01/2024 |
→ Advanced by more than 3 months
Comment:
EB-3 Skilled continues its upward momentum, reflecting positive processing progress during the first quarter of 2026.
3. Comparison: Vietnam and Other Countries (March 2026 Visa Bulletin)
EB-3 Other Workers
| Country | Final Action Date |
| Vietnam | 01/11/2021 |
| Mexico | 01/11/2021 |
| Philippines | 01/11/2021 |
| China | 08/12/2018 |
| India | 15/11/2013 |
EB-3 Skilled Workers / Professionals
| Country | Final Action Date |
| Vietnam | 01/10/2023 |
| Mexico | 01/10/2023 |
| Philippines | 01/08/2023 |
| China | 01/05/2021 |
| India | 15/11/2013 |
Vietnam remains aligned with Mexico and continues to maintain a clear advantage over China and India in both EB-3 categories.
Conclusion
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin delivers a positive signal for EB-3 Vietnam:
- Other Workers advanced by 2 months after a period of stability
- Skilled continued to move forward strongly
- No retrogression
- No indication of program suspension
EB-3 is an employment-based category governed by annual quotas. Visa dates may advance, hold steady, or adjust according to allocation cycles — but this does not mean cases are being suspended.
Visa Bulletin updates should be evaluated over multi-month trends, rather than judged based on a single point in time.
