April 2026 Visa Bulletin Update for EB-3 Nurse Visas

The April 2026 Visa Bulletin brings encouraging news for many nurses pursuing a US nursing career. With forward movement in several categories, this month shows positive momentum—especially for those in the EB-3 visa category, where most nurses apply.

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In this update, we’ll break down what changed, what it means for you, and how to stay prepared as timelines continue to shift.

Elizabeth from our immigration team shared important updates during the latest broadcast. Here’s what you need to know:

Key takeaways:

• Rest of World (All Chargeability Areas): Advanced by 8 months, a significant and exciting movement for many applicants

• Mexico: Also moved forward by 8 months, matching Rest of World progress

• China: Advanced by 1.5 months, showing steady improvement

• India: No movement this month

• Philippines: No movement  

What This Means for Nurses Waiting on Priority Dates

Even if your category did not move forward this month, the overall trend remains positive. Recent progress—especially the large jumps for Rest of World and Mexico—signals that the visa process is continuing to move.

For nurses from the Philippines, it’s important to look at the bigger picture. While April appears unchanged, March brought meaningful forward movement. Periods of pause like this are normal after significant progress.