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EB-3 priority date

EB-3 visas are for skilled workers and professionals. Current cutoffs from the November 2026 Visa Bulletin and the full history since 2001.

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-3 final action date is Jun 15, 2024 for most countries, Jan 22, 2022 for China, Jan 22, 2014 for India, Aug 15, 2023 for Philippines.
CountryFinal action dateDate for filingWait at cutoffAvg. advance (5 yrs)Pending I-485s
All Chargeability Areas (rest of world)Jun 15, 2024Aug 1, 20242.4 yrs7 mo/yr28,036
China (mainland-born)Jan 22, 2022Apr 1, 20244.8 yrs9.2 mo/yr3,111
IndiaJan 22, 2014Jan 15, 201512.8 yrs4.8 mo/yr15,485
MexicoJun 15, 2024Aug 1, 20242.4 yrs7 mo/yr3,387
PhilippinesAug 15, 2023Jan 1, 20243.2 yrs4.1 mo/yr1,485

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 final action date since 2001

EB-3 final action date by bulletin month and country 19982002200620102014201820222026 20012005200920132016202020232026 2024 All countries 2024 Mexico 2023 Philippines 2022 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 China
Final action: Jan 22, 2022
EB-3 India
Final action: Jan 22, 2014
EB-3 Mexico
Final action: Jun 15, 2024
EB-3 Philippines
Final action: Aug 15, 2023

Last 12 bulletins

BulletinAll countriesChinaIndiaMexicoPhilippines
Nov 2026Jun 15, 2024Jan 22, 2022Jan 22, 2014Jun 15, 2024Aug 15, 2023
Oct 2026May 15, 2024Jan 8, 2022Jan 1, 2014May 15, 2024Aug 15, 2023
Sep 2026Sep 1, 2024Jan 1, 2022Jan 1, 2014Sep 1, 2024Aug 1, 2023
Aug 2026Sep 1, 2024Jan 1, 2022Jan 1, 2014Sep 1, 2024Aug 1, 2023
Jul 2026Aug 1, 2024Dec 22, 2021Jan 1, 2014Aug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2023
Jun 2026Jun 1, 2024Aug 1, 2021Dec 15, 2013Jun 1, 2024Aug 1, 2023
May 2026Jun 1, 2024Jun 15, 2021Nov 15, 2013Jun 1, 2024Aug 1, 2023
Apr 2026Jun 1, 2024Jun 15, 2021Nov 15, 2013Jun 1, 2024Aug 1, 2023
Mar 2026Oct 1, 2023May 1, 2021Nov 15, 2013Oct 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
Feb 2026Jun 1, 2023May 1, 2021Nov 15, 2013Jun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2023
Jan 2026Apr 22, 2023May 1, 2021Nov 15, 2013Apr 22, 2023Apr 22, 2023
Dec 2025Apr 15, 2023Apr 1, 2021Sep 22, 2013Apr 15, 2023Apr 15, 2023

Frequently asked questions

What is the current EB-3 priority date?

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin the EB-3 final action date is All Chargeability Areas: Jun 15, 2024; China: Jan 22, 2022; India: Jan 22, 2014; Mexico: Jun 15, 2024; Philippines: Aug 15, 2023.

Who qualifies for EB-3?

EB-3 is for skilled workers and professionals.

How fast does the EB-3 priority date move?

For most countries (rest of world), the final action date advanced on average about 7 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.