Policy Updates

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Rest of World (2026-03)

The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2023-06-01 to 2023-10-01 in the 2026-03 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

Applicants from Bangladesh will see the new CHRI screening standards applied to their cases. This may lead to minor increases in processing times at the US Embassy in Dhaka.

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Rest of World (2026-02)

The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2023-04-22 to 2023-06-01 in the 2026-02 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

The USCIS fraud investigation will lead to a more conservative approach in adjudicating EB-3 petitions for Bangladeshi nationals. Applicants should prepare for more detailed questions regarding their specialized skills and the necessity of their role in the U.S.

Bangladesh is part of the 'Rest of World' category for EB-3. The impact is limited to the increased financial requirement for the optional premium processing service.

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Rest of World (2026-01)

The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2023-04-15 to 2023-04-22 in the 2026-01 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

The policy implies a more granular review of the applicant's specialized skills to ensure they align strictly with the EB-3 professional or skilled worker definitions.

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Rest of World (2025-12)

The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2023-04-01 to 2023-04-15 in the 2025-12 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

The USCIS fee adjustment for inflation will increase the cost of the EB-3 process for applicants from Bangladesh. Employers must account for these higher costs in their FY 2026 immigration budgets.

Bangladeshi applicants are subject to the same I-140 fee structures as other ROW countries. The court order affects the immediate financial obligations of their sponsoring employers.

This policy update requires US employers sponsoring Bangladeshi workers to use electronic payment systems. It is intended to improve the efficiency of the initial petition intake and reduce errors associated with manual fee processing.

Applicants from Bangladesh will experience the global trend of increased USCIS oversight. This will likely lead to more frequent RFEs for professional and skilled worker petitions.

Bangladeshi applicants will face higher rejection rates for Labor Certifications if their offered wages do not meet the newly inflated prevailing wage levels. The $100,000 H-1B fee further restricts the primary entry point for Bangladeshi professionals into the US labor market.

Applicants from Bangladesh will face a higher probability of PERM audits. The new law enforcement authorities are designed to identify patterns of fraud in recruitment that could lead to the denial of EB-3 petitions.

The shift to electronic payments ensures that Bangladeshi applicants can have their petitions receipted more quickly. This modernization reduces the manual labor involved in processing checks, leading to faster overall intake times.

Applicants from Bangladesh will see a more thorough review of their labor certification details. The policy emphasizes that even minor misrepresentations of job duties can result in a permanent bar from the U.S.

Applicants from Bangladesh may face more frequent inquiries regarding their social media presence as part of the new discretionary vetting framework.

Bangladeshi applicants benefit from the earlier age-lock provided by the 'Dates for Filing' chart, ensuring that children remain part of the family's green card petition despite processing lulls.

Bangladeshi applicants are subject to the updated USCIS fee schedule for EB-3 petitions. The impact is primarily financial, as Bangladesh does not currently face the extreme backlogs associated with neighboring India.

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Rest of World (2025-07)

The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2023-02-08 to 2023-04-01 in the 2025-07 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

This policy ensures that any adverse information discovered by USCIS is shared with the petitioner, allowing Bangladeshi applicants to provide context or corrections, thereby reducing the risk of summary denials.

This update ensures that Bangladeshi nationals do not have to repeat the civil surgeon visit if USCIS takes longer than 24 months to finalize their adjustment of status application.

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Rest of World (2025-06)

The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2023-01-01 to 2023-02-08 in the 2025-06 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Rest of World (2025-04)

The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2022-12-01 to 2023-01-01 in the 2025-04 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

Bangladeshi applicants will benefit from the removal of the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, making the I-693 medical exam process more efficient. This helps ensure that the final stage of the green card process is not delayed by vaccination record issues.

This is a general administrative update. Bangladeshi applicants are not currently facing country-specific EB-3 retrogression, so the impact is limited to following the correct filing logistics.

Bangladeshi applicants will see a minor delay in their EB-3 processing timeline. USCIS will provide new dates for any biometrics or interviews missed during the closure.

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Rest of World (2025-01)

The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2022-11-15 to 2022-12-01 in the 2025-01 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Rest of World (2024-10)

The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2020-12-01 to 2022-11-15 in the 2024-10 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

Visa Bulletin Retrogression: EB-3 Rest of World (2024-09)

The Department of State retrogressed the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2021-12-01 to 2020-12-01 in the 2024-09 bulletin. Some applicants who were previously eligible may need to wait longer.

Visa Bulletin Retrogression: EB-3 Rest of World (2024-07)

The Department of State retrogressed the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2022-11-22 to 2021-12-01 in the 2024-07 bulletin. Some applicants who were previously eligible may need to wait longer.

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Rest of World (2024-04)

The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2022-09-08 to 2022-11-22 in the 2024-04 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Rest of World (2024-03)

The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2022-09-01 to 2022-09-08 in the 2024-03 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Rest of World (2024-02)

The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2022-08-01 to 2022-09-01 in the 2024-02 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Rest of World (2024-01)

The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2021-12-01 to 2022-08-01 in the 2024-01 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Rest of World (2023-10)

The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2020-05-01 to 2021-12-01 in the 2023-10 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

Visa Bulletin Retrogression: EB-3 Rest of World (2023-08)

The Department of State retrogressed the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2022-02-01 to 2020-05-01 in the 2023-08 bulletin. Some applicants who were previously eligible may need to wait longer.

Visa Bulletin Retrogression: EB-3 Rest of World (2023-07)

The Department of State retrogressed the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2022-06-01 to 2022-02-01 in the 2023-07 bulletin. Some applicants who were previously eligible may need to wait longer.