EB-3 China priority date

Frequently asked questions

What is the current EB-3 China priority date?

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-3 China final action date is Jan 22, 2022 and the date for filing is Apr 1, 2024. For most other countries it is Jun 15, 2024.

How fast is EB-3 China moving?

Over the last 12 months the final action date moved forward 10.7 months. Average forward movement: 10.8 months/year (last year), 9.2 months/year (5 years), 10.5 months/year (10 years). One month of calendar time therefore moved the cutoff by about 0.8 months over the last five years.

When will a EB-3 China priority date in Jan 2023 become current?

It is one year behind the current cutoff. If the final action date keeps moving at its five-year average pace of 9.2 months/year, that takes about 1.3 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-3 China green card applications are pending?

USCIS reported 3,111 pending EB-3 adjustment-of-status applications for China in its October 2026 inventory. Applicants who process at a U.S. consulate abroad are not included.