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EB-1 priority date

EB-1 visas are for priority workers: extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers, multinational managers. Current cutoffs from the November 2026 Visa Bulletin and the full history since 2001.

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-1 final action date is Current for most countries, Aug 1, 2023 for China, Feb 1, 2023 for India.
CountryFinal action dateDate for filingWait at cutoffAvg. advance (5 yrs)Pending I-485s
All Chargeability Areas (rest of world)CurrentCurrentnone17.2 mo/yr32,248
China (mainland-born)Aug 1, 2023Jul 1, 20243.3 yrs4.7 mo/yr6,307
IndiaFeb 1, 2023Jul 1, 20243.7 yrs3.1 mo/yr19,165
MexicoCurrentCurrentnone17.2 mo/yr2,169
PhilippinesCurrentCurrentnone17.2 mo/yr525

Wait at cutoff = time between the final action date and the bulletin month: how long the applicants who just became eligible have waited. Avg. advance = months of priority dates gained per calendar year over the last five years. Pending I-485s = employment-based adjustment applications at USCIS (October 2026 inventory), not consular cases.

EB-1 final action date since 2001

EB-1 final action date by bulletin month and country 20002004200820122016202020242028 20012005200920132016202020232026 2026 All countries 2026 Mexico 2026 Philippines 2023 China 2023 India
Cutoff date in each monthly bulletin. When a category is current, the line follows the bulletin month; gaps mean unavailable.

Country pages

EB-1 China
Final action: Aug 1, 2023
EB-1 India
Final action: Feb 1, 2023
EB-1 Mexico
Final action: Current
EB-1 Philippines
Final action: Current

Last 12 bulletins

BulletinAll countriesChinaIndiaMexicoPhilippines
Nov 2026CurrentAug 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
Oct 2026CurrentJul 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
Sep 2026CurrentJul 1, 2023Oct 15, 2022CurrentCurrent
Aug 2026CurrentJul 1, 2023Oct 15, 2022CurrentCurrent
Jul 2026CurrentJun 1, 2023Oct 15, 2022CurrentCurrent
Jun 2026CurrentApr 1, 2023Dec 15, 2022CurrentCurrent
May 2026CurrentApr 1, 2023Apr 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
Apr 2026CurrentApr 1, 2023Apr 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
Mar 2026CurrentMar 1, 2023Mar 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
Feb 2026CurrentFeb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
Jan 2026CurrentFeb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
Dec 2025CurrentJan 22, 2023Mar 15, 2022CurrentCurrent

Frequently asked questions

What is the current EB-1 priority date?

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin the EB-1 final action date is All Chargeability Areas: Current; China: Aug 1, 2023; India: Feb 1, 2023; Mexico: Current; Philippines: Current.

Who qualifies for EB-1?

EB-1 is for priority workers: extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers, multinational managers.

How fast does the EB-1 priority date move?

For most countries (rest of world), the final action date advanced on average about 17.2 months per year over the last five years. Movement is uneven: it often stalls for months and can retrogress.

Sources.

Figures are copied from the official files without changes; derived numbers (changes, backlog estimates) are explained on the methodology page. Not legal advice.