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EB-2 and EB-3 retrogressed, PERM approvals got faster, and as of October 23 USCIS changes how filing deadlines are calculated. Full October 2026 breakdown.
EB-2 India reopened at November 1, 2013. EB-3 and EB-2 worldwide retrogressed. What it means for I-140 downgrades, adjustment of status, and Form I-9 on H-1B.
Yes, partly: an appeals court paused the $100,000 H-1B fee and USCIS isn't collecting it now, though it says it may resume. Plus EB-5 fee hikes and the October 2026 visa bulletin.
EB2 rest of world moves from current to Jan 1, 2025; EB3 falls to May 15, 2024. Full breakdown of filing and final action dates for October 2026.
EB-2 and EB-3 stopped being current on October 1, while EB-1 stays open. F1–F4 advanced 2–16 months. Full filing and final action dates for October 2026.
High unemployment area is likely to stay current through the end of FY2027, while rural may get a cutoff date no earlier than April 2027 — more likely by summer.