It is on your I-140 receipt or approval notice (Form I-797). If you have more than one approved I-140, use the earliest date.
How the EB-1 Final Action Date moved
Movement
China
Past 12 months
September 2026
Last moved forward
September 2026
Last moved back
September 2026
Pending I-485 applications in EB-1 🇮🇳 China
USCIS data as of August 2026
Total pending
27,723
Before this month’s Final Action Date
27,723
Before the Final Action Date (Sep 1, 2013)After the Final Action DatePriority dates from 2010 to 2015
Counts only I-485 applications filed inside the U.S., not people applying from abroad or people who cannot file yet. Each family member counts separately, and a few percent are duplicates.
China October 2026 Visa Bulletin | Papers
When might EB-1 reach your priority date?
It is on your I-140 receipt or approval notice (Form I-797). If you have more than one approved I-140, use the earliest date.
How the EB-1 Final Action Date moved
Movement
China
Past 12 months
September 2026
Last moved forward
September 2026
Last moved back
September 2026
Pending I-485 applications in EB-1 🇮🇳 China
USCIS data as of August 2026
Total pending
27,723
Before this month’s Final Action Date
27,723
Before the Final Action Date (Sep 1, 2013)After the Final Action DatePriority dates from 2010 to 2015
Counts only I-485 applications filed inside the U.S., not people applying from abroad or people who cannot file yet. Each family member counts separately, and a few percent are duplicates.
This page is for information. Before you file, check the State Department’s Visa Bulletin and which chart USCIS accepts this month. Estimates come from past movement and cannot predict policy changes. Papers is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government.
🇨🇳October 2026 Visa Bulletin for China
When people born in mainland China can file for a green card and when it can be approved.
CategoryFinal Action DateWhen a green card can be approvedDates for FilingWhen you can file Form I-485
When might EB-1 reach your priority date?
It is on your I-140 receipt or approval notice (Form I-797). If you have more than one approved I-140, use the earliest date.
How the EB-1 Final Action Date moved
Movement
China
Past 12 months
September 2026
Last moved forward
September 2026
Last moved back
September 2026
Pending I-485 applications in EB-1 🇮🇳 China
USCIS data as of August 2026
Total pending
27,723
Before this month’s Final Action Date
27,723
Before the Final Action Date (Sep 1, 2013)After the Final Action DatePriority dates from 2010 to 2015
Counts only I-485 applications filed inside the U.S., not people applying from abroad or people who cannot file yet. Each family member counts separately, and a few percent are duplicates.
How to read the Visa Bulletin
Common questions, answered with this month’s dates for China.