EB-2 China Insights

Understanding the Numbers, Backlogs, and Predictions

EB-2 China Backlog and Visa Predictions

The EB-2 China backlog has significant implications for applicants. As of the latest analysis:

  • Total Pending Cases: Approximately 7,407 cases.
  • Pending Cases Waiting for Visa Processing: 7,385 cases.
  • Pending Cases Waiting to File: 22 cases.

Key Numbers and Trends

Each fiscal year, EB-2 China receives approximately 3,220 visa numbers, subject to adjustments from rollover and redistribution. Current processing rates suggest it may take:

  • 38.26 months to clear the backlog up to 2021.
  • 19.65 months to clear the 2020 cases.

Predictions

Based on historical trends and processing capacity:

  • EB-2 China priority dates are advancing steadily, with significant progress in 2021 cases.
  • Applicants from 2020 may see clearance by mid-2025, depending on processing rates and visa allocations.

For more detailed updates, stay tuned to the Visa Bulletin and USCIS announcements.