USCIS premium processing, April 2026 Visa Bulletin & backlogs
Key Questions
What are the key dates in the April 2026 Visa Bulletin?
EB-2 India advanced to July 15, 2014 (+10 months), EB-3 +8 months, and F2A is current. Backlogs persist for I-130 and I-485 over 900 days.
How has USCIS premium processing changed?
Premium processing faces cuts, more RFEs for I-130/I-485. Mandamus suits rise due to delays over 900 days, with AI involvement.
What is the EOIR backlog status?
EOIR backlog is 3.4-3.8 million cases, concentrated in TX, FL, CA. SF court is being dismantled, worsening asylum processing.
What visa bans are affecting green cards and doctors?
DoS imposed 39/75-country bans delaying GCs and visas. Doctors face 2M in limbo with 240k affected.
Has the asylum freeze been lifted?
Asylum freeze from Nov '25 to Mar 30 '26 partially resumed. Processing continues amid scrutiny.
What expanded vetting measures is USCIS implementing?
Vetting now includes social media, financials, biometrics, shorter EADs for K-1 by Mar 30. Enhanced screening aligns with 2026 policies.
What is the FY27 EOIR funding?
FY27 EOIR receives $899M. FMCSA imposes CDL bars amid broader immigration restrictions.
How are green card holders affected by re-entry risks?
Green card re-entry is not guaranteed in 2026 due to stricter vetting. Travel risks have increased with new policies.
Apr VB EB-2 India Jul15,2014 +10mo/EB-3 +8mo/F2A current; PP cuts/RFEs/I-130/I-485 >900d/mandamus/AI; EOIR 3.4-3.8M backlog TX/FL/CA; SF court dismantled; DoS 39/75-country bans delay GCs/visas doctors 2M/240k limbo; asylum freeze Nov'25-Mar30'26 partial resume; FY27 EOIR $899M; FMCSA CDL bars; social media to K-1 Mar30; vetting exp biometrics/social/financials/shorter EADs.