EB-3 Third Preference
Skilled workers, professionals, other workers
EB-3 has two tracks: skilled workers and professionals (EB-3), and other workers (EB-3 Other Workers). They have separate cut-off dates and do not move together.
Data updated 2026-10-16 · Source: U.S. Department of State — Visa Bulletin For October 2026
Current Final Action Dates
| Category | All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed | CHINA-mainland born | INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES | Change vs last month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-3 Skilled / Professionals | 2024-05-15 | 2022-01-08 | 2014-01-01 | 2024-05-15 | 2023-08-15 | Advanced 7 d |
| EB-3 Other Workers | 2022-01-01 | 2019-10-01 | 2014-01-01 | 2022-01-01 | 2022-01-01 | Advanced 153 d |
The movement column shows China-mainland born.
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