Real-time visa bulletin tracking, green card wait estimates, and H-1B employer data for the Indian-American community.
Published February 20, 2026
| Category | India | Movement |
|---|---|---|
| EB-1Priority Workers | 01 MAR 2023 | +4mo |
| EB-2Advanced Degree | 15 SEP 2013 | +11mo |
| EB-3Skilled Workers | 15 NOV 2013 | +2mo |
| EB-4Special Immigrants | 15 JUL 2021 | No change |
| EB-5Investors (Unreserved) | 01 MAY 2022 | No change |
Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin for March 2026. Data reflects employment-based preference categories for India chargeability.
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Current estimated processing times for key immigration forms.
Source: USCIS Processing Times. Last updated February 15, 2026. Actual processing times may vary.
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Source: USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. Data reflects FY2024–FY2025 petition decisions. Approval rates include both initial and continuing employment petitions.
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