EB-3 China Priority Date Tracker
Latest August 2026 cut-off dates for Employment-Based Third Preference (EB-3) China.
Le traitement consulaire et les approbations de carte verte sont actuellement gelés car la limite annuelle de la catégorie a été atteinte.
Les candidats dont les dates de priorité sont antérieures à cette date peuvent soumettre des documents ou déposer des dossiers 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.
Comprendre le Retard (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)
22-Month Trend
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