Employment-BasedUpdated Mar 2026

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EB-3 China+2mo

Final Action Dates - Mar 2026

EB-1

All Other
Current
China
Jun 2022 +2mo
India
Feb 2022 +1mo
Mexico
Current
Philippines
Current

EB-2

All Other
Current
China
Jun 2020 +2mo
India
Aug 2012 +1mo
Mexico
Current
Philippines
Current

EB-3

All Other
Current
China
Sep 2019 +2mo
India
Jan 2012
Mexico
Current
Philippines
Current

Source: Department of State Visa Bulletin. "Current" means no backlog - applications are immediately available. Final Action Dates determine when your case can be approved.

Historical Trends

Category
Country
EB-2 Final Action DatesIndia-born applicants
12-month view

EB-2 India has one of the longest backlogs. Priority dates are currently from 2012 - a 14+ year wait for new applicants. Consider EB-1A or EB-2 NIW as faster alternatives.

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FA

Final Action Dates

Determine when USCIS can approve your green card. Your priority date must be before this date.

DF

Dates for Filing

Determine when you can submit your I-485. Usually more advanced than Final Action Dates.

"Current"

No backlog. You can file immediately regardless of your priority date.

7%

Per-Country Limits

Each country gets ~7% of annual green cards, causing long backlogs for India and China.