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October 2026 Visa Bulletin

EB-2 China Visa Bulletin: October 2026 priority date

In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-2 China Final Action Date is 01 Oct 2021 (advanced 1 mo from September 2026) and the Dates for Filing cutoff is 01 Jan 2023 (advanced 1 yr from September 2026).

Official bulletin: October 2026 Visa Bulletin ↗

EB-2 China, October 2026

ChartOctober 2026September 2026Change
Final Action Dates01 Oct 202101 Sep 2021▲ 1 mo
Dates for FilingUSCIS ✓01 Jan 202301 Jan 2022▲ 1 yr

USCIS: employment-based I-485 filers use Dates for Filing this month · uscis.gov ↗

Over 12 months the Final Action Date advanced 6 mo from October 2025 (01 Apr 2021).

EB-2 China cutoff history

The last ten years, by bulletin month.

Final ActionFiling
20122014201620182020202220182020202220242026
Nov 2016 – Oct 2026 · vertical axis: cutoff date

Last 24 bulletins

BulletinFinal ActionChangeFiling
Oct 202601 Oct 2021▲ 1 mo01 Jan 2023
Sep 202601 Sep 2021no change01 Jan 2022
Aug 202601 Sep 2021no change01 Jan 2022
Jul 202601 Sep 2021no change01 Jan 2022
Jun 202601 Sep 2021no change01 Jan 2022
May 202601 Sep 2021no change01 Jan 2022
Apr 202601 Sep 2021no change01 Jan 2022
Mar 202601 Sep 2021no change01 Jan 2022
Feb 202601 Sep 2021no change01 Jan 2022
Jan 202601 Sep 2021▲ 3 mo01 Jan 2022
Dec 202501 Jun 2021▲ 2 mo01 Dec 2021
Nov 202501 Apr 2021no change01 Dec 2021
Oct 202501 Apr 2021▲ 4 mo01 Dec 2021
Sep 202515 Dec 2020no change01 Jan 2021
Aug 202515 Dec 2020no change01 Jan 2021
Jul 202515 Dec 2020▲ 14 days01 Jan 2021
Jun 202501 Dec 2020▲ 2 mo01 Jan 2021
May 202501 Oct 2020no change01 Nov 2020
Apr 202501 Oct 2020▲ 5 mo01 Nov 2020
Mar 202508 May 2020▲ 1 mo01 Oct 2020
Feb 202522 Apr 2020no change01 Oct 2020
Jan 202522 Apr 2020▲ 1 mo01 Oct 2020
Dec 202422 Mar 2020no change01 Oct 2020
Nov 202422 Mar 2020no change01 Oct 2020

What these dates mean

EB-2 is the category for advanced degree / exceptional ability (incl. NIW). Chargeability: China (mainland-born).

When your priority date (PD) is earlier than the Final Action Date, a visa number is available and the green card can be approved. When it is earlier than the Dates for Filing cutoff you can submit your I-485 (if USCIS accepts that chart this month) or send documents to NVC. “C” means current — everyone qualifies; “U” means unavailable this month.

Chargeability follows country of birth, not citizenship. Cutoffs can stall or retrogress; this page only restates official data and is not legal advice.

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FAQ

What is the EB-2 China priority date in October 2026?

In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-2 China Final Action Date is 01 Oct 2021 (advanced 1 mo from September 2026) and the Dates for Filing cutoff is 01 Jan 2023 (advanced 1 yr from September 2026).

How much has EB-2 China moved in the past year?

Compared with October 2025 (Final Action Date 01 Apr 2021), the October 2026 Final Action Date has advanced 6 mo from October 2025. Bulletins can stall or retrogress, so past speed is no promise.

Which chart do I use to file an I-485 in October 2026?

USCIS says employment-based adjustment of status (I-485) applicants use the Dates for Filing chart in October 2026. For EB-2 China that cutoff is 01 Jan 2023; if your priority date is earlier, you can file.

Who qualifies for EB-2?

EB-2 covers: Advanced degree / exceptional ability (incl. NIW). Your priority date is usually the PERM filing date, or the I-140 filing date when no PERM is needed (e.g. NIW, EB-1).

Why is China listed separately?

No single country may use more than about 7% of the visas in a year. Demand from China exceeds that cap, so it gets its own column and usually a longer wait. Chargeability follows country of birth, not citizenship; a spouse can sometimes be charged to the other spouse’s country (cross-chargeability).

When does the next Visa Bulletin come out?

The State Department usually publishes the next month’s bulletin around the middle of each month. This page updates automatically when it does.

Related cutoffs

EB-2 in other countries

Other categories for China

All categories and history → · Visa Bulletin Tracker →

Not legal advice

Dates are copied from the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin and may contain parsing errors. Always check the official bulletin and talk to an immigration attorney before making decisions. Forecasts are naive extrapolations, not predictions.