EB-2 Visa Bulletin Is Finally Current: A Rare Opportunity You Shouldn’t Ignore

For years, most applicants in the EB-2 category, including those pursuing the National Interest Waiver (NIW), have faced a frustrating reality: even if your case was approved, you still had to wait years for a green card due to visa backlogs.

That’s what makes this moment different.

As of the April 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-2 category is now current for all countries except China and India, and even India has seen a significant advance of nearly 10 months. For many applicants, this is the first time in years that the EB-2 line has meaningfully opened.

What “Current” Means—And Why It Matters

When EB-2 is “current,” it means:

• There is no waiting line for a visa number

• You may be able to file your green card application immediately

• In some cases, you can file your NIW petition and adjustment of status together

This is a major shift. Instead of waiting years after approval, you may now be able to move forward right away.

This Could Save You Years, But the Window May Be Short

Here’s the critical point: we have no idea how long this opportunity will last.

Visa Bulletin movement is unpredictable. A category that is current today can retrogress next month if demand increases. This has happened before—and often without much warning.

That means this may be a narrow window of opportunity.
If you act now, you may be able to:

• File for adjustment of status or consular processing immediately

• Obtain work authorization and travel benefits earlier

• Potentially save years of waiting time

If you wait, you risk missing that window and returning to a backlog that could last several years.

Who Should Be Paying Attention Right Now?

This moment is especially important if you are:

• An F-1 student or OPT holder considering long-term options

• A professional on a temporary visa looking for stability

• A researcher, engineer, or entrepreneur evaluating NIW eligibility

• From a country that is now current (or newly advanced)

Even if you’re not fully ready to file, this is the time to evaluate your case.

Final Thoughts: Don’t Wait and See

Moments like this don’t come often in immigration law. The EB-2 category being current after years of backlog is not something to assume will last.

If you think you might be eligible for an NIW, the smartest move is to act now, not later.

📅 Schedule a consultation today to evaluate your eligibility and determine whether you can take advantage of this rare opportunity before it closes.