Visa Bulletin history
EB-3 · China: how the date has moved
Latest: October 2026 · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Unofficial
In short
- From March 2026 to October 2026, the EB-3 China final action date moved forward 252 days.
- It moved forward in 5 bulletins and back in 0.
- The biggest jump forward was 143 days, in July 2026.
This shows what happened, not what will happen. Nobody can predict future Visa Bulletin dates.
Final action date by bulletin
Higher on the chart means a later date, which means more people can go ahead. A gap means the category was Unavailable. “Current” is drawn at that month.
Every bulletin
| Bulletin | Final action | Moved | Date for filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 8 Jan 2022 | +7 days | 1 Apr 2024 |
| September 2026 | 1 Jan 2022 | no change | 8 Jan 2022 |
| August 2026 | 1 Jan 2022 | +10 days | 8 Jan 2022 |
| July 2026 | 22 Dec 2021 | +143 days | 1 Jan 2022 |
| June 2026 | 1 Aug 2021 | +47 days | 1 Jan 2022 |
| May 2026 | 15 Jun 2021 | no change | 1 Jan 2022 |
| April 2026 | 15 Jun 2021 | +45 days | 1 Jan 2022 |
| March 2026 | 1 May 2021 | – | 1 Jan 2022 |
EB-3 China in short
What is the latest EB-3 priority date for China (mainland born)?
In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the final action date for EB-3 for China (mainland born) is 8 Jan 2022.
How has the EB-3 China date moved?
From March 2026 to October 2026, the EB-3 China final action date moved forward 252 days. It moved forward in 5 bulletins and back in 0. The biggest jump forward was 143 days, in July 2026.