October 2026 Visa Bulletin | FY2027 Begins with 140,000+ EB Green Cards | EB-2 & EB-3 Retrogression

🚨 OCTOBER 2026 VISA BULLETIN IS HERE! 🇺🇸 | FY2027 BEGINS The new U.S. fiscal year FY2027 begins on October 1, 2026, bringing a fresh annual allocation of employment-based immigrant visa numbers. The U.S. Department of State's October 2026 Visa Bulletin states that the worldwide employment-based preference level is at least 140,000 visas for the fiscal year. But there is also an important development for EB-2 and EB-3 applicants: the October Visa Bulletin shows cutoff dates for several employment-based categories, and the State Department explains that some employment-based categories have retrogressed to keep visa issuances within FY2027 quarterly and annual limits. 🔎 In This Video, We Explain: ✅ October 2026 Visa Bulletin — complete update ✅ What the start of Fiscal Year 2027 means ✅ The 140,000+ employment-based immigrant visa allocation ✅ EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates ✅ EB-2 Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing ✅ EB-3 Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing ✅ What retrogression means for Green Card applicants ✅ How the Visa Bulletin affects NIW EB-2 applicants ✅ Priority Date vs. Final Action Date vs. Date for Filing ✅ Visa availability for applicants from Pakistan and other countries ✅ What applicants should watch in upcoming Visa Bulletins ✅ How visa-number demand can affect future movement 📊 October 2026 EB Categories According to the official October 2026 Visa Bulletin, for All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed: EB-1: Current EB-2 Final Action Date: January 1, 2025 EB-3 Final Action Date: May 15, 2024 EB-2 Dates for Filing: March 15, 2026 EB-3 Dates for Filing: August 1, 2024 The exact date that applies to an applicant depends on the employment-based category and country of chargeability. ⚠️ Important About the 140,000 Figure The 140,000 figure is the worldwide annual employment-based preference level/minimum under the applicable statutory framework, not a guarantee that every category or country will receive 140,000 visas. Numbers are distributed among EB preference categories and are subject to statutory allocation and per-country rules. For applicants who are EB-2 NIW, EB-2, EB-3, EB-1A or other employment-based Green Card categories, understanding the October Visa Bulletin is important for tracking when a priority date becomes eligible for the relevant stage of processing. 📌 Watch the full video for a detailed breakdown of the October 2026 Visa Bulletin and what the beginning of FY2027 means for employment-based Green Card applicants. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Visa Bulletin dates and visa availability can change from month to month, and individual cases may have different circumstances. #VisaBulletin #October2026VisaBulletin #USImmigration #GreenCard #USAGreenCard #EB2 #EB3 #EB2NIW #EB1A #EB1 #ImmigrationUpdate #USAImmigration #GreenCardUpdate #PriorityDate #FinalActionDate #VisaBulletin2026 #FY2027 #ImmigrantVisa #EmploymentBasedGreenCard #USVisa #information #knowledge #updatenews