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EB-2 priority date

EB-2 visas are for advanced-degree professionals, exceptional ability and National Interest Waiver (NIW). Current cutoffs from the November 2026 Visa Bulletin and the full history since 2001.

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-2 final action date is Apr 1, 2025 for most countries, Oct 1, 2021 for China, Nov 1, 2013 for India.
CountryFinal action dateDate for filingWait at cutoffAvg. advance (5 yrs)Pending I-485s
All Chargeability Areas (rest of world)Apr 1, 2025Mar 15, 20261.6 yrs7.4 mo/yr48,430
China (mainland-born)Oct 1, 2021Jan 1, 20235.1 yrs6.9 mo/yr4,364
IndiaNov 1, 2013Jan 15, 201513 yrs4.6 mo/yr27,508
MexicoApr 1, 2025Mar 15, 20261.6 yrs7.4 mo/yr2,229
PhilippinesApr 1, 2025Mar 15, 20261.6 yrs7.4 mo/yr849

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-2 final action date since 2001

EB-2 final action date by bulletin month and country 19992003200720112015201920232027 20012005200920132016202020232026 2025 All countries 2025 Mexico 2025 Philippines 2021 China 2013 India
Cutoff date in each monthly bulletin. When a category is current, the line follows the bulletin month; gaps mean unavailable.

Country pages

EB-2 China
Final action: Oct 1, 2021
EB-2 India
Final action: Nov 1, 2013
EB-2 Mexico
Final action: Apr 1, 2025
EB-2 Philippines
Final action: Apr 1, 2025

Last 12 bulletins

BulletinAll countriesChinaIndiaMexicoPhilippines
Nov 2026Apr 1, 2025Oct 1, 2021Nov 1, 2013Apr 1, 2025Apr 1, 2025
Oct 2026Jan 1, 2025Oct 1, 2021Nov 1, 2013Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025
Sep 2026CurrentSep 1, 2021UnavailableCurrentCurrent
Aug 2026CurrentSep 1, 2021UnavailableCurrentCurrent
Jul 2026CurrentSep 1, 2021UnavailableCurrentCurrent
Jun 2026CurrentSep 1, 2021Sep 1, 2013CurrentCurrent
May 2026CurrentSep 1, 2021Jul 15, 2014CurrentCurrent
Apr 2026CurrentSep 1, 2021Jul 15, 2014CurrentCurrent
Mar 2026Oct 15, 2024Sep 1, 2021Sep 15, 2013Oct 15, 2024Oct 15, 2024
Feb 2026Apr 1, 2024Sep 1, 2021Jul 15, 2013Apr 1, 2024Apr 1, 2024
Jan 2026Apr 1, 2024Sep 1, 2021Jul 15, 2013Apr 1, 2024Apr 1, 2024
Dec 2025Feb 1, 2024Jun 1, 2021May 15, 2013Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024

Frequently asked questions

What is the current EB-2 priority date?

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin the EB-2 final action date is All Chargeability Areas: Apr 1, 2025; China: Oct 1, 2021; India: Nov 1, 2013; Mexico: Apr 1, 2025; Philippines: Apr 1, 2025.

Who qualifies for EB-2?

EB-2 is for advanced-degree professionals, exceptional ability and National Interest Waiver (NIW).

How fast does the EB-2 priority date move?

For most countries (rest of world), the final action date advanced on average about 7.4 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.