Visa Bulletin · October 2026

Your wait depends on where you were born

Green card numbers are allocated by country of birth, not nationality or residence. These are the current EB-3 Other Workers dates. If your priority date is earlier than the date shown, you can move forward.

Country of birth	Final action date	Date for filing	What it means
Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and most countries	Jan 1, 2022	Jun 1, 2022	Uses the worldwide dates. Taiwan- and Hong Kong-born applicants are not counted under mainland China.
Mexico and the Philippines	Jan 1, 2022	Jun 1, 2022	Currently the same as the worldwide dates.
Mainland China	Oct 1, 2019	Oct 1, 2020	About two years behind the worldwide dates.
India	Jan 1, 2014	Jan 15, 2015	The longest wait of any country.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin for October 2026. We update this table every month.

Born in mainland China, spouse born elsewhere?

Under U.S. immigration law (cross-chargeability), a married couple immigrating together can usually use whichever spouse's country of birth has the shorter wait. A mainland-born applicant married to someone born in Taiwan or Hong Kong may be able to use the worldwide dates.

Already in the U.S.?

When USCIS allows the Date for Filing chart, applicants with valid status can file for adjustment of status, a work permit and a travel document earlier, while waiting for the final action date.

Application process

Four stages from application to green card

Candidate screening
About 2–6 weeks
Complete the eligibility check, choose a position and submit identity and background documents for review.
Employer offer letter
About 2–8 weeks
The sponsoring employer interviews you and issues a formal offer of permanent, full-time employment.
PERM labor certification
About 12–20 monthsETA-9141 · ETA-9089
Prevailing wage, U.S. recruitment and PERM filing with the Department of Labor. The filing date becomes your priority date.
I-140 and visa
Set by the Visa BulletinI-140 · DS-260 / I-485
The employer files the I-140. When your priority date is current, you attend a consular interview or adjust status in the U.S.

Timing. With the October 2026 final action date for Other Workers at January 1, 2022 for most countries, new cases face a multi-year wait after PERM approval. Plan for roughly 4 to 6 years or more in total, and longer for applicants born in China or India.

Why candidates choose us

What we do differently

We compared what EB-3 agencies typically offer. Here is where we set a higher standard.

	USA EB-3 Jobs	Typical EB-3 agency
Full job details before you sign up	Location, wage, duties and schedule for every role	Often only after creating an account
Timeline based on the current Visa Bulletin	Updated every month, by country of birth	Fixed estimates such as "2–3 years"
Fees published before you apply	Full fee schedule on this page and in writing	Quoted only after a consultation
Payments tied to government milestones	Pay as each stage is approved	Large upfront payment
Protection if the employer withdraws	Re-matched with a new employer, or refund of our unused service fee	Stage fees non-refundable once work starts
Employer checked before listing	Business registration, ability to pay and wage level verified	Varies
Chinese-speaking team with local offices	In person in Hong Kong and Taipei; LINE, WhatsApp, WeChat	English or Spanish only, or overseas call centre
Licensed U.S. immigration attorney on every case	Attorney prepares and files every petition	Sometimes handled by non-lawyer staff
Planning beyond the visa	Tax, children's schooling and property through GI Group	Visa only

Talk to us in your language

A real team you can meet in person

Book a free 60-minute consultation in English, Cantonese or Mandarin, at our office or online. Ask about your case, the jobs and the fees before you commit to anything.

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After you land

Support for your whole family

A green card is the start. Through GI Group we help families plan what comes next.

U.S. tax residency planning before you move, since U.S. residents are taxed on worldwide income
School choices and applications for your children
Finding a home near your workplace
Interview preparation for every family member

Taipei office環傲移民股份有限公司 (Global Immigrate Taiwan)

Address: 5F, No. 143, Sec. 3, Civic Blvd, Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City
Phone: +886 2 7701 3877
WhatsApp: +886 978 856 217
LINE: Official LINE account
Email: info@globalimmigrate.com.tw
Hours: Mon–Fri 09:30–18:30 (closed public holidays), by appointment

Registered immigration agency in Taiwan, Ministry of the Interior registration no. C0309

Hong Kong officeGlobal Immigrate Limited

Address: 19/F, 48 Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Phone: +852 6888 4742
WhatsApp: +852 6888 4742
LINE: oscar_gi
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