EB-1 China priority date

Frequently asked questions

What is the current EB-1 China priority date?

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-1 China final action date is Aug 1, 2023 and the date for filing is Jul 1, 2024. For most other countries it is Current.

How fast is EB-1 China moving?

Over the last 12 months the final action date moved forward 7.3 months. Average forward movement: 7.3 months/year (last year), 4.7 months/year (5 years), 14.8 months/year (10 years). One month of calendar time therefore moved the cutoff by about 0.4 months over the last five years.

When will a EB-1 China priority date in Aug 2024 become current?

It is one year behind the current cutoff. If the final action date keeps moving at its five-year average pace of 4.7 months/year, that takes about 2.6 years. This is a projection from past movement, not a forecast by the State Department; demand, visa numbers and policy changes can make it much faster or slower. Try the priority date calculator for your own date.

How many EB-1 China green card applications are pending?

USCIS reported 6,307 pending EB-1 adjustment-of-status applications for China in its October 2026 inventory. Applicants who process at a U.S. consulate abroad are not included.