EB-2 Rest of World Priority Date — Current Cutoff & History
Current cutoff (July 2026)
Current
6-Month Movement
| Month | Cutoff | Movement |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | Current | — current |
| June 2026 | Current | — current |
| May 2026 | Current | — current |
| April 2026 | Current | — current |
| March 2026 | Current | — current |
| February 2026 | Current | — current |
What this means
EB-2 Rest of World covers all countries except India and China (and the separately listed Mexico and Philippines). As of July 2026 it is current, meaning applicants born in most countries face no EB-2 priority-date backlog and can file as soon as their petition allows.
Is my priority date current?
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Frequently asked questions
Which countries count as Rest of World?
All countries except India and China are grouped as Rest of World for EB-2; Mexico and the Philippines are also current in this category as of July 2026.
Is EB-2 Rest of World current?
Yes. As of the July 2026 Visa Bulletin, EB-2 Rest of World is current.
Does current mean I can file immediately?
It means there is no priority-date wait. You still need an approved or concurrently filable I-140 and to meet all other requirements.
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