October 2026 Visa Bulletin
EB-3 Other Workers China Visa Bulletin: October 2026 priority date
In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-3 Other Workers China Final Action Date is 01 Oct 2019 (advanced 5 mo from September 2026) and the Dates for Filing cutoff is 01 Oct 2020 (advanced 1 yr from September 2026).
EB-3 Other Workers China, October 2026
| Chart | October 2026 | September 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Action Dates | 01 Oct 2019 | 01 May 2019 | ▲ 5 mo |
| Dates for FilingUSCIS ✓ | 01 Oct 2020 | 01 Oct 2019 | ▲ 1 yr |
USCIS: employment-based I-485 filers use Dates for Filing this month · uscis.gov ↗
Over 12 months the Final Action Date advanced 1 yr 10 mo from October 2025 (01 Dec 2017).
EB-3 Other Workers China cutoff history
The last ten years, by bulletin month.
Last 24 bulletins
| Bulletin | Final Action | Change | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 01 Oct 2019 | ▲ 5 mo | 01 Oct 2020 |
| Sep 2026 | 01 May 2019 | no change | 01 Oct 2019 |
| Aug 2026 | 01 May 2019 | ▲ 1 mo | 01 Oct 2019 |
| Jul 2026 | 01 Apr 2019 | no change | 01 Oct 2019 |
| Jun 2026 | 01 Apr 2019 | ▲ 2 mo | 01 Oct 2019 |
| May 2026 | 01 Feb 2019 | no change | 01 Oct 2019 |
| Apr 2026 | 01 Feb 2019 | ▲ 2 mo | 01 Oct 2019 |
| Mar 2026 | 08 Dec 2018 | no change | 01 Oct 2019 |
| Feb 2026 | 08 Dec 2018 | no change | 01 Oct 2019 |
| Jan 2026 | 08 Dec 2018 | ▲ 1 yr | 01 Oct 2019 |
| Dec 2025 | 08 Dec 2017 | ▲ 7 days | 01 Oct 2018 |
| Nov 2025 | 01 Dec 2017 | no change | 01 Oct 2018 |
| Oct 2025 | 01 Dec 2017 | ▲ 7 mo | 01 Oct 2018 |
| Sep 2025 | 01 May 2017 | no change | 01 Jan 2018 |
| Aug 2025 | 01 May 2017 | no change | 01 Jan 2018 |
| Jul 2025 | 01 May 2017 | ▲ 1 mo | 01 Jan 2018 |
| Jun 2025 | 01 Apr 2017 | no change | 01 Jan 2018 |
| May 2025 | 01 Apr 2017 | no change | 01 Jan 2018 |
| Apr 2025 | 01 Apr 2017 | ▲ 3 mo | 01 Jan 2018 |
| Mar 2025 | 01 Jan 2017 | no change | 01 Jan 2018 |
| Feb 2025 | 01 Jan 2017 | no change | 01 Jan 2018 |
| Jan 2025 | 01 Jan 2017 | no change | 01 Jan 2018 |
| Dec 2024 | 01 Jan 2017 | no change | 01 Jan 2018 |
| Nov 2024 | 01 Jan 2017 | no change | 01 Jan 2018 |
What these dates mean
EB-3 Other Workers is the category for unskilled (other) workers. 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.
Is my priority date current?
Enter your priority date in the tracker to see where you stand on both charts, a rough forecast from past movement, and get a monthly email.
FAQ
What is the EB-3 Other Workers China priority date in October 2026?
In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-3 Other Workers China Final Action Date is 01 Oct 2019 (advanced 5 mo from September 2026) and the Dates for Filing cutoff is 01 Oct 2020 (advanced 1 yr from September 2026).
How much has EB-3 Other Workers China moved in the past year?
Compared with October 2025 (Final Action Date 01 Dec 2017), the October 2026 Final Action Date has advanced 1 yr 10 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-3 Other Workers China that cutoff is 01 Oct 2020; if your priority date is earlier, you can file.
Who qualifies for EB-3 Other Workers?
EB-3 Other Workers covers: Unskilled (other) workers. 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-3 Other Workers in other countries
- EB-3 Other Workers ROW · 01 Jan 2022
- EB-3 Other Workers India · 01 Jan 2014
- EB-3 Other Workers Mexico · 01 Jan 2022
- EB-3 Other Workers Philippines · 01 Jan 2022
Other categories for China
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.