Employment Preference · October 2026
EB-3 Visa Bulletin
Skilled workers (2+ years) and professionals with bachelor's degrees. Below are the cutoff dates for each country of chargeability under the October 2026 Visa Bulletin.
Final Action Dates
When a green card can actually be issued
- All Other Countries May 15, 2024
- China (mainland-born) Jan 8, 2022
- India Jan 1, 2014
- Mexico May 15, 2024
- Philippines Aug 15, 2023
Dates for Filing
When adjustment of status may be filed
- All Other Countries Aug 1, 2024
- China (mainland-born) Apr 1, 2024
- India Jan 15, 2015
- Mexico Aug 1, 2024
- Philippines Jan 1, 2024
Country-specific deep dives
Each country page explains what EB-3 waits look like for that country of chargeability, whether the date moved, and what applicants should expect.
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All Other Countries
Current Dates for Filing: Aug 1, 2024
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China (mainland-born)
Current Dates for Filing: Apr 1, 2024
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India
Current Dates for Filing: Jan 15, 2015
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Mexico
Current Dates for Filing: Aug 1, 2024
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Philippines
Current Dates for Filing: Jan 1, 2024
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Not legal advice. Cutoff dates may retrogress. Confirm against the official Visa Bulletin and uscis.gov/visabulletininfo before filing.