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EB-4 priority date

EB-4 visas are for special immigrants. Current cutoffs from the November 2026 Visa Bulletin and the full history since 2001.

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-4 final action date is Dec 15, 2022 for most countries.
CountryFinal action dateDate for filingWait at cutoffAvg. advance (5 yrs)Pending I-485s
All Chargeability Areas (rest of world)Dec 15, 2022Jan 1, 20253.9 yrs1.5 mo/yr2,664
China (mainland-born)Dec 15, 2022Jan 1, 20253.9 yrs1.5 mo/yr148
IndiaDec 15, 2022Jan 1, 20253.9 yrs1.5 mo/yr601
MexicoDec 15, 2022Jan 1, 20253.9 yrs6.5 mo/yr200
PhilippinesDec 15, 2022Jan 1, 20253.9 yrs1.5 mo/yr140

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-4 final action date since 2001

EB-4 final action date by bulletin month and country 2001200520092013201720212025 20012005200920132016202020232026 2022 All countries 2022 China 2022 India 2022 Mexico 2022 Philippines
Cutoff date in each monthly bulletin. When a category is current, the line follows the bulletin month; gaps mean unavailable.

Country pages

EB-4 China
Final action: Dec 15, 2022
EB-4 India
Final action: Dec 15, 2022
EB-4 Mexico
Final action: Dec 15, 2022
EB-4 Philippines
Final action: Dec 15, 2022

Last 12 bulletins

BulletinAll countriesChinaIndiaMexicoPhilippines
Nov 2026Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022
Oct 2026Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022
Sep 2026Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022
Aug 2026Oct 15, 2022Oct 15, 2022Oct 15, 2022Oct 15, 2022Oct 15, 2022
Jul 2026Sep 15, 2022Sep 15, 2022Sep 15, 2022Sep 15, 2022Sep 15, 2022
Jun 2026Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022
May 2026Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022
Apr 2026Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022
Mar 2026Jul 15, 2021Jul 15, 2021Jul 15, 2021Jul 15, 2021Jul 15, 2021
Feb 2026Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021
Jan 2026Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021
Dec 2025Sep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020

Frequently asked questions

What is the current EB-4 priority date?

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin the EB-4 final action date is All Chargeability Areas: Dec 15, 2022; China: Dec 15, 2022; India: Dec 15, 2022; Mexico: Dec 15, 2022; Philippines: Dec 15, 2022.

Who qualifies for EB-4?

EB-4 is for special immigrants.

How fast does the EB-4 priority date move?

For most countries (rest of world), the final action date advanced on average about 1.5 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.