China (mainland-born) — Visa Bulletin January 2026
Final Action Dates, verbatim from the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for January 2026.
| Category | Cutoff | Movement vs prev. |
|---|---|---|
| EB-1 (Priority Workers) | Aug 1, 2023 | ▲ +78 days |
| EB-2 (Advanced Degree / NIW) | Jan 1, 2022 | ▲ +31 days |
| EB-3 (Skilled / Professional) | Jan 1, 2022 | no change |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Oct 1, 2019 | ▲ +365 days |
| EB-4 (Special Immigrants) | Mar 15, 2021 | ▲ +28 days |
| EB-5 (Investor, Unreserved) | Current (C) | — |
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EB-1 (Priority Workers)
China (mainland-born) EB1 cutoff trend and reverse-planning.
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China (mainland-born) EB2 cutoff trend and reverse-planning.
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China (mainland-born) EB3 cutoff trend and reverse-planning.
View tracker →EB-3 Other Workers
China (mainland-born) EB3OW cutoff trend and reverse-planning.
View tracker →EB-4 (Special Immigrants)
China (mainland-born) EB4 cutoff trend and reverse-planning.
View tracker →EB-5 (Investor, Unreserved)
China (mainland-born) EB5 cutoff trend and reverse-planning.
View tracker →Frequently Asked Questions
What were the January 2026 employment cutoffs for China (mainland-born)?
The Final Action Dates for China (mainland-born) in January 2026 are listed in the table below, reproduced verbatim from the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.
How do I read the movement column?
The movement column compares this month's cutoff with the previous verified month for the same category and chargeability. A positive number means the cutoff advanced (more people became Current); a negative number means retrogression.