EB-3 for Chinese Nationals
USCIS I-140 petition data for China nationals (FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025)).
USCIS I-140 Data
China I-140 Petition Statistics
USCIS EB-3 petition data for China nationals. FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025).
I-140 Receipts
1,187
2.5% of all
I-140 Approvals
1,370
of 39,757 total
Volume Rank
#3
by I-140 receipts
EB-1 Backlog
13,861
EB-2 Backlog
35,991
EB-3 Backlog
13,329
Source: USCIS I-140 Performance Data, FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025). Receipts and approvals for the reporting quarter.
Priority Date Tracker
Final Action Date
May 2021
ROW Final Action
Oct 2023
Source: DOS Visa Bulletin (2026-03)
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Sources: I-140/I-485 ranges from USCIS Processing Times, backlog advancement averaged over last 12 DOS Visa Bulletins. Estimates only.
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Country Comparison
USCIS I-140 data, FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025)
| Country | Receipts | Approvals |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Total | 23,298 | 19,891 |
| India | 3,502 | 3,615 |
| Vietnam | 3,413 | 1,717 |
| China (current) | 1,187 | 1,370 |
We analyzed 1 publicly available EB-3 petition decision involving China nationals. Of these, 100% was approved or sustained. These cases span 1 industry and 1 job title. Explore the charts below to see how decision outcomes have trended over time and which industries and roles have the highest success rates.
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As a country with a significant EB-3 backlog, China will see increased scrutiny during the vetting phase. The mandate for DHS to access DOJ criminal records ensures that any prior US-based legal issues will be more efficiently flagged, potentially leading to higher rates of Request for Evidence (RFE) or denials.
As a country with significant EB-3 backlogs, Chinese applicants will see increased vetting of employer-sponsored petitions. The fraud investigation is expected to trigger more rigorous audits of labor certifications, which could extend the already lengthy wait times for priority date currentness.
Chinese EB-3 applicants face multi-year wait times, making rapid I-140 adjudication vital for job mobility and status maintenance. The increased fee adds to the high cost of navigating the backlogged system under the per-country cap.
Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 China (2026-01)
The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for China chargeability from 2021-04-01 to 2021-05-01 in the 2026-01 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.
Given the per-country cap and existing backlog, increased screening is expected to focus on intellectual property concerns and prior affiliations. This will likely result in higher rates of administrative processing and extended security clearances.
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