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EB-3 China Priority Date Tracker

Latest August 2026 cut-off dates for Employment-Based Third Preference (EB-3) China.

Tabla A: Fecha de Acción Final
January 1, 2022

El procesamiento consular y las aprobaciones de la tarjeta verde están congelados porque se ha alcanzado el límite anual de la categoría.

Tabla B: Fechas para Presentar

Los solicitantes con fechas de prioridad anteriores a esta fecha pueden enviar documentación o presentar solicitudes I-485.

The Employment-Based Third Preference (EB-3) category covers skilled workers, professionals, and other workers born in mainland China.

For the August 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-3 China Final Action date is January 1, 2022, and the Dates for Filing is set to January 8, 2022. Candidates close to the cut-off dates should prepare their adjustments and document collections.

Entendiendo el Retraso (EB-3 China)

The EB-3 China queue frequently moves ahead of or behind the EB-2 China queue. This creates situations where Master's degree holders choose to file in EB-3 (downgrade) to file their I-485 forms sooner.

Important Tips:

  • The Downgrade Strategy: If your priority date is current under EB-3 but not EB-2, your employer can file a new I-140 under EB-3 alongside an I-485 adjustment package.
  • Priority Date Carry-Over: Ensure your first I-140 remains approved for 180 days so your priority date is permanently locked and protected.
  • Maintain H-1B/L-1 Status: Even after filing an I-485 and receiving an EAD/AP, it is highly recommended to maintain your nonimmigrant visa status as a safety net in case of I-485 denial.

Priority Date Movement (21 Months)

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