July 2026 EB-3 Visa Bulletin for Nurses

Latest EB-3 Visa Bulletin update for international nurses: July 2026 Final Action Dates, Dates for Filing, Philippines EB-3 risk, and credential strategy.

This nurse-focused EB-3 Visa Bulletin update summarizes the official July 2026 Department of State employment-based chart for registered nurses planning Schedule A sponsorship, VisaScreen, NCLEX, and employer timing. It is educational, not legal advice.

July 2026 nurse summary

For July 2026, EB-3 skilled workers and professionals show Final Action Dates of 01AUG24 for all chargeability areas except those listed, 22DEC21 for China-mainland born, 01JAN14 for India, 01AUG24 for Mexico, and 01AUG23 for Philippines. Dates for Filing show C for all chargeability areas except those listed, 01JAN22 for China, 15JAN15 for India, C for Mexico, and 01JAN24 for Philippines.

EB-3 dates nurses should track

July 2026 Employment-Based Final Action Dates
Chargeability	EB-3 skilled workers / professionals	Other workers
All chargeability areas except those listed	01AUG24	01MAR22
China-mainland born	22DEC21	01APR19
India	01JAN14	01JAN14
Mexico	01AUG24	01MAR22
Philippines	01AUG23	01DEC21

July 2026 Employment-Based Dates for Filing
Chargeability	EB-3 skilled workers / professionals	Other workers
All chargeability areas except those listed	C	01AUG22
China-mainland born	01JAN22	01OCT19
India	15JAN15	15JAN15
Mexico	C	01AUG22
Philippines	01JAN24	01AUG22

Philippines EB-3 may retrogress

The July 2026 bulletin specifically warns that sufficient demand and increased number use for Philippines EB-3 may make retrogression or unavailability necessary in coming months. Filipino nurses should treat that as a reason to keep NCLEX, VisaScreen, state licensure, and contract review moving instead of relying on fixed arrival promises.

What nurses should do with this bulletin

Compare your country of chargeability with the EB-3 skilled worker/professional row, not only your passport or current residence.
Use Final Action Dates to understand when a green card case can finish, and Dates for Filing to understand when document collection may move forward if the correct chart applies.
Keep VisaScreen, NCLEX, and first-state license work active during retrogression so the credential file is not the final blocker when dates move.
Review agency or employer contracts for visa bulletin language, repayment terms, I-140 timing, and what happens if EB-3 becomes unavailable.

Official sources to verify

Always verify this page against the Department of State Visa Bulletin and the USCIS filing chart page before making filing, travel, contract, or resignation decisions.

Como verificar este guia

Este guia oferece educação geral para planejamento de pathway. Não é aconselhamento jurídico, aconselhamento médico, recrutamento, representação imigratória nem decisão de um conselho estadual de licenciamento.

Última revisão: 2 de julho de 2026

Fontes oficiais para verificar antes de agir

USCIS EB-3 permanent workers - Confirme regras da categoria EB-3, contexto da petição e terminologia oficial de imigração.
U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin - Verifique o movimento atual das priority dates EB-3 e a chargeability por país.
CGFNS VisaScreen - Verifique requisitos do VisaScreen para profissionais de saúde formados fora dos EUA.
NCLEX official site - Confirme informações do exame NCLEX antes de planejar prazos de licenciamento.
Relevant state board of nursing or physical therapy - Confirme requisitos, formulários, taxas e etapas do conselho estadual de licenciamento.

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EB-3 Visa Bulletin for nurses FAQ

Does Schedule A skip the EB-3 Visa Bulletin?+

No. Schedule A can remove PERM recruitment for qualifying nurse roles, but it does not create extra immigrant visa numbers or skip priority-date availability.

Which EB-3 row should registered nurses usually watch?+

Most professional RN green-card planning tracks the EB-3 skilled workers/professionals row, but the exact case category should be confirmed with the employer or attorney.

Should nurses stop credential work during retrogression?+

Usually no. Retrogression can make the immigration finish line slower, but NCLEX, VisaScreen, state licensure, English scores, and contract review often still need months of work.