July 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-3 Other Workers Advances One Month

Summary: The July 2026 Visa Bulletin is out, and there's movement for EB-3 Other Workers. The Final Action Date for All Other Areas advanced one month — from February 1, 2022 to March 1, 2022. Here's exactly what changed and what it means for you.

Key Takeaways

  • EB-3 Other Workers (All Other Areas) Final Action Date advanced from February 1, 2022 to March 1, 2022.
  • Mexico moved together with All Other Areas to March 1, 2022.
  • Philippines advanced from November 1, 2021 to December 1, 2021.
  • China is at April 1, 2019 and India at January 1, 2014.
  • Filing dates held steady at August 1, 2022 across all charts.

Important: Not legal advice

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The U.S. Department of State has released the July 2026 Visa Bulletin, and there is good news for EB-3 Other Workers: the line moved forward again.

What changed for EB-3 Other Workers

The Final Action Date is the date that decides when a green card can actually be issued. For EB-3 Other Workers in the All Other Areas (also called "Rest of World") category, that date advanced one month:

  • June 2026: February 1, 2022
  • July 2026: March 1, 2022

In plain terms: if your priority date is before March 1, 2022 and you're in the All Other Areas category, your date is now current for final action.

Country-by-country (EB-3 Other Workers, Final Action)

  • All Other Areas: March 1, 2022 (up from February 1, 2022)
  • Mexico: March 1, 2022 (moves with All Other Areas)
  • Philippines: December 1, 2021 (up from November 1, 2021)
  • China: April 1, 2019
  • India: January 1, 2014

What about filing dates?

The Dates for Filing chart — which controls when you can submit your application paperwork — held steady this month at August 1, 2022 across the EB-3 Other Workers charts. No change there, but no setback either.

What this means for you

Steady, predictable movement is exactly what you want to see. A one-month advance on the Final Action Date means the queue is moving in the right direction for EB-3 Other Workers.

  • If your priority date is now current, your case may be eligible to move toward final action.
  • If you're still waiting, this forward movement is a positive sign of momentum.
  • The single best thing you can do is keep your documents and contact information current so there are no delays when your date is reached.

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Reminder: Immilink is not a law firm and this article is not legal advice. Every case is different — please speak with a licensed immigration attorney about your specific situation.