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.