EB-2 China Priority Date — Current Cutoff & History
Current cutoff (July 2026)
May 1 2020
6-Month Movement
| Month | Cutoff | Movement |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | May 1 2020 | — unchanged |
| June 2026 | May 1 2020 | — unchanged |
| May 2026 | May 1 2020 | — unchanged |
| April 2026 | May 1 2020 | — unchanged |
| March 2026 | May 1 2020 | — unchanged |
| February 2026 | May 1 2020 | — unchanged |
What this means
EB-2 China is significantly backlogged but well ahead of EB-2 India. As of July 2026 the cutoff is May 1, 2020 — roughly a five-year wait. Movement tends to be steadier than India, though it can pause when annual demand runs high.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the EB-2 China wait?
With the July 2026 cutoff at May 2020, EB-2 China applicants face roughly a five-year backlog from priority date to visa availability.
Is EB-2 or EB-3 faster for China?
The two China categories are close. As of July 2026 EB-2 China (May 2020) is slightly ahead of EB-3 China (Mar 2020), but the gap shifts month to month.
How is my EB-2 China priority date set?
It is the PERM filing date on your I-140 approval. Compare it to the May 1, 2020 final action date.
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