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EB-3 China Priority Date Tracker

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

表A:批准排期日期
January 1, 2022

由于已达到年度类别配额限制,领事程序和绿卡批准目前处于冻结状态。

表B:递件排期日期

优先日期早于此日期的申请人可以提交文件或提交 I-485 申请。

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.

了解排期积压情况 (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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