Chargeability · China
China Visa Bulletin: November 2026 cutoff dates
China has its own line in most employment categories. In November 2026, EB-2 China has a final action date of Oct 1, 2021 and EB-3 China has Jan 22, 2022.
What moved for China
- EB-1 China moved forward 1 month on the Final Action chart. It moved from Jul 1, 2023 to Aug 1, 2023. If your priority date falls between those two dates, it just became current.
- EB-3 China moved forward 2 weeks on the Final Action chart. It moved from Jan 8, 2022 to Jan 22, 2022. If your priority date falls between those two dates, it just became current.
- F1 China moved forward 12 months on the Final Action chart. It moved from Jan 22, 2020 to Jan 22, 2021. If your priority date falls between those two dates, it just became current.
- F2A China moved forward 1 month on the Final Action chart. It moved from Sep 22, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026. If your priority date falls between those two dates, it just became current.
- F2B China moved forward 12 months on the Final Action chart. It moved from Aug 22, 2019 to Aug 22, 2020. If your priority date falls between those two dates, it just became current.
- F3 China moved forward 12 months on the Final Action chart. It moved from Oct 22, 2014 to Oct 22, 2015. If your priority date falls between those two dates, it just became current.
- F4 China moved forward 12 months on the Final Action chart. It moved from Oct 22, 2011 to Oct 22, 2012. If your priority date falls between those two dates, it just became current.
Employment-based · China
| Category | Final action | Change | Dates for filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Aug 1, 2023 | Advanced 1 month | Jul 1, 2024 |
| EB-2 | Oct 1, 2021 | No change | Jan 1, 2023 |
| EB-3 | Jan 22, 2022 | Advanced within the month | Apr 1, 2024 |
| EB-3 OW | Oct 1, 2019 | No change | Oct 1, 2020 |
| EB-4 | Dec 15, 2022 | No change | Jan 1, 2025 |
| EB-4 Religious | Dec 15, 2022 | No change | Jan 1, 2025 |
| EB-5 | Dec 1, 2016 | No change | Mar 1, 2021 |
| EB-5 Rural | Current | No change | Current |
| EB-5 High Unemployment | Current | No change | Current |
| EB-5 Infrastructure | Current | No change | Current |
Family-sponsored · China
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Questions people ask
What is the EB-2 China priority date for November 2026?
Final Action: Oct 1, 2021. Dates for Filing: Jan 1, 2023. If your priority date is earlier than the cutoff on the chart that applies to you, that chart is current for you this month.
What is the EB-3 China priority date for November 2026?
Final Action: Jan 22, 2022. Dates for Filing: Apr 1, 2024. If your priority date is earlier than the cutoff on the chart that applies to you, that chart is current for you this month.
What does "chargeable to China" mean?
Chargeability generally follows country of birth, not citizenship or where you live. Some applicants can be charged to a spouse's or parent's country instead. See our chargeability guide.
When is the December 2026 bulletin out?
The State Department does not announce a fixed date. We check hourly during the day and update this page the day it posts.
Other countries
Source: November 2026 Visa Bulletin, U.S. Department of State. Not legal advice.