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EB-3 Other Workers priority date

EB-3 Other Workers visas are for unskilled workers (EW3). Current cutoffs from the November 2026 Visa Bulletin and the full history since 2001.

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-3 Other Workers final action date is Jun 1, 2022 for most countries, Oct 1, 2019 for China, Jan 22, 2014 for India, Jan 1, 2022 for Philippines.
CountryFinal action dateDate for filingWait at cutoffAvg. advance (5 yrs)Pending I-485s
All Chargeability Areas (rest of world)Jun 1, 2022Jul 1, 20224.4 yrs8.3 mo/yr5,706
China (mainland-born)Oct 1, 2019Oct 1, 20207.1 yrs23 mo/yr45
IndiaJan 22, 2014Jan 15, 201512.8 yrs4.8 mo/yr30
MexicoJun 1, 2022Jul 1, 20224.4 yrs8.3 mo/yr730
PhilippinesJan 1, 2022Jun 1, 20224.8 yrs7.2 mo/yr166

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-3 Other Workers final action date since 2001

EB-3 Other Workers final action date by bulletin month and country 1999200320072011201520192023 20012005200920132016202020232026 2022 All countries 2022 Mexico 2022 Philippines 2019 China 2014 India
Cutoff date in each monthly bulletin. When a category is current, the line follows the bulletin month; gaps mean unavailable.

Country pages

EB-3 Other Workers China
Final action: Oct 1, 2019
EB-3 Other Workers India
Final action: Jan 22, 2014
EB-3 Other Workers Mexico
Final action: Jun 1, 2022
EB-3 Other Workers Philippines
Final action: Jan 1, 2022

Last 12 bulletins

BulletinAll countriesChinaIndiaMexicoPhilippines
Nov 2026Jun 1, 2022Oct 1, 2019Jan 22, 2014Jun 1, 2022Jan 1, 2022
Oct 2026Jan 1, 2022Oct 1, 2019Jan 1, 2014Jan 1, 2022Jan 1, 2022
Sep 2026Apr 1, 2022May 1, 2019Jan 1, 2014Apr 1, 2022Dec 1, 2021
Aug 2026Apr 1, 2022May 1, 2019Jan 1, 2014Apr 1, 2022Dec 1, 2021
Jul 2026Mar 1, 2022Apr 1, 2019Jan 1, 2014Mar 1, 2022Dec 1, 2021
Jun 2026Feb 1, 2022Apr 1, 2019Dec 15, 2013Feb 1, 2022Nov 1, 2021
May 2026Feb 1, 2022Feb 1, 2019Nov 15, 2013Feb 1, 2022Nov 1, 2021
Apr 2026Nov 1, 2021Feb 1, 2019Nov 15, 2013Nov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021
Mar 2026Nov 1, 2021Dec 8, 2018Nov 15, 2013Nov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021
Feb 2026Sep 1, 2021Dec 8, 2018Nov 15, 2013Sep 1, 2021Sep 1, 2021
Jan 2026Sep 1, 2021Dec 8, 2018Nov 15, 2013Sep 1, 2021Sep 1, 2021
Dec 2025Aug 1, 2021Dec 8, 2017Sep 22, 2013Aug 1, 2021Aug 1, 2021

Frequently asked questions

What is the current EB-3 Other Workers priority date?

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin the EB-3 Other Workers final action date is All Chargeability Areas: Jun 1, 2022; China: Oct 1, 2019; India: Jan 22, 2014; Mexico: Jun 1, 2022; Philippines: Jan 1, 2022.

Who qualifies for EB-3 Other Workers?

EB-3 Other Workers is for unskilled workers (EW3).

How fast does the EB-3 Other Workers priority date move?

For most countries (rest of world), the final action date advanced on average about 8.3 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.