EB-1 Priority Date India Tracker
Latest September 2026 cut-off dates and priority date movement for Employment-Based First Preference (EB-1) India.
El procesamiento consular y las aprobaciones de la tarjeta verde están congelados porque se ha alcanzado el límite anual de la categoría.
Los solicitantes con fechas de prioridad anteriores a esta fecha pueden enviar documentación o presentar solicitudes I-485.
The Employment-Based First Preference (EB-1) category encompasses three high-priority subcategories: EB-1A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics), EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers), and EB-1C (Multinational Managers and Executives).
For the September 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-1 India Final Action Date stands at October 15, 2022, while the Dates for Filing is set to December 1, 2023. Due to high annual demand from Indian professionals seeking adjustment of status, the State Department closely monitors EB-1 numbers to prevent exceeding statutory per-country quotas before fiscal year end.
Understanding the EB-1 India Queue & Porting Strategies
Unlike the multi-decade backlogs facing Indian applicants in EB-2 and EB-3, the EB-1 India queue offers a significantly faster pathway to lawful permanent residence. However, managing your filing strategy remains critical:
- Priority Date Porting (EB-2/EB-3 → EB-1): If you have an earlier priority date from an approved EB-2 or EB-3 I-140 petition, that priority date can be ported directly to an approved EB-1 petition, immediately moving you to the front of the queue if your date is earlier than October 15, 2022.
- Chart A vs Chart B Determination: USCIS announces each month whether employment-based applicants inside the U.S. may file Form I-485 using Chart B (Dates for Filing). If Chart B is authorized, file promptly to secure employment authorization (EAD) and travel documents (Advance Parole).
- Fiscal Year Quota Resets: On October 1st of each year, the federal government replenishes annual visa quotas. EB-1 India historically sees its most consistent forward movement during the first quarter of the fiscal year (October through December).
Historial de Movimiento del Boletín (Últimos 12 Meses)
Seguimiento mes a mes de las fechas límite de la Tabla A (Acción Final) y Tabla B (Presentación).
| Mes del Boletín | Tabla A (Acción Final) | Tabla B (Fechas de Envío) | Contexto USCIS y Estado |
|---|---|---|---|
| septiembre de 2026September 2026 | 15 oct 2022 —Sin cambios | 1 dic 2023 —Sin cambios | Sin cambios este mes. |
| agosto de 2026August 2026 | 15 oct 2022 —Sin cambios | 1 dic 2023 —Sin cambios | Sin cambios este mes. |
| julio de 2026July 2026 | 15 oct 2022 -2 meses | 1 dic 2023 —Sin cambios | Fechas congeladas hasta fin de año fiscal. |
| junio de 2026June 2026 | 15 dic 2022 -3 m 16 d | 1 dic 2023 —Sin cambios | Retroceso de mitad de año por alta demanda. |
| mayo de 2026May 2026 | 1 abr 2023 —Sin cambios | 1 dic 2023 —Sin cambios | Sin cambios este mes. |
| abril de 2026April 2026 | 1 abr 2023 +1 m 1 d | 1 dic 2023 —Sin cambios | Movimiento mensual regular. |
| marzo de 2026March 2026 | 1 mar 2023 Avanza 28 d | 1 dic 2023 +4 meses | Movimiento mensual regular. |
| febrero de 2026February 2026 | 1 feb 2023 —Sin cambios | 1 ago 2023 —Sin cambios | Sin cambios este mes. |
| enero de 2026January 2026 | 1 feb 2023 +10 m 19 d | 1 ago 2023 +3 m 17 d | Salto de 10.5 meses en Tabla A; citas avanzan. |
| diciembre de 2025December 2025 | 15 mar 2022 Avanza 28 d | 15 abr 2023 —Sin cambios | Movimiento mensual regular. |
| noviembre de 2025November 2025 | 15 feb 2022 —Sin cambios | 15 abr 2023 —Sin cambios | Sin cambios este mes. |
| octubre de 2025October 2025 | 15 feb 2022 —Sin cambios | 15 abr 2023 +11 m 30 d | Inicia el año fiscal; Tabla B avanza para I-485. |
¿Cómo interpretar estos 12 meses para su trámite?
El Departamento de Estado renueva los cupos cada 1 de octubre. En el primer trimestre suele darse la mayor apertura de la Tabla B, la primavera alcanza el pico de la Tabla A, y el verano presenta riesgos de retroceso o agotamiento de cuotas.
EB-1 India Priority Date Movement (Historical Trend)
23-Month Trend
Frequently Asked Questions: EB-1 India
How has EB-1 India moved over the last 12 months?
Over the last 12 months (October 2025 to September 2026), EB-1 India Chart A advanced from Feb 15, 2022 to a peak of April 1, 2023, before experiencing a summer retrogression to Oct 15, 2022, representing a net 12-month advance of +8.0 months. Chart B (Dates for Filing) moved forward substantially by +19.5 months, advancing from April 2022 to December 1, 2023.
What is the difference between EB-1A, EB-1B, and EB-1C for India?
All three subcategories share the exact same priority date cut-off under EB-1 India in the Visa Bulletin. EB-1A does not require employer sponsorship or PERM labor certification, whereas EB-1B and EB-1C require a qualifying U.S. employer sponsor.
How does EB-1 India compare with EB-2 and EB-3 India?
While EB-2 and EB-3 India face queues spanning back to 2012–2015 with multi-year waiting times, EB-1 India priority dates remain within 2–4 years of current processing, making it the fastest employment-based category for Indian nationals.
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