Policy Updates
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19 updates for United Kingdom
United Kingdom: EB-3 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Visa Bulletin Retrogression: EB-3 Rest of World (2023-05)
The Department of State retrogressed the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from Current to 2022-06-01 in the 2023-05 bulletin. Applicants who previously had no priority date restriction now face a backlog.
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