EB-3 India Priority Date — Current Cutoff & History
Current cutoff (July 2026)
Jul 22 2012
6-Month Movement
| Month | Cutoff | Movement |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | Jul 22 2012 | — unchanged |
| June 2026 | Jul 22 2012 | — unchanged |
| May 2026 | Jul 22 2012 | — unchanged |
| April 2026 | Jul 22 2012 | — unchanged |
| March 2026 | Jul 22 2012 | — unchanged |
| February 2026 | Jul 22 2012 | — unchanged |
What this means
EB-3 India carries a backlog on par with EB-2 India, and the two categories frequently leapfrog each other. As of July 2026, EB-3 India sits at Jul 22, 2012 — after the EB-2 India retrogression, EB-3 is now ahead for some applicants, making a downgrade worth evaluating.
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Frequently asked questions
Is EB-3 India faster than EB-2 India right now?
After the July 2026 EB-2 India retrogression to Dec 2012, EB-3 India (Jul 22, 2012) is close to or ahead for some applicants, which is why downgrades are being discussed.
How do I move from EB-2 to EB-3?
Your employer files a new I-140 under EB-3 using the same PERM, letting you keep your original priority date. An attorney can confirm eligibility.
What is my EB-3 India priority date?
It is the date your PERM labor certification was filed, shown on your I-140 approval notice. Compare it to the Jul 22, 2012 cutoff.
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