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⏳ EB-3 Skilled ROW Pending Inventory Analysis - FY2026 Visa Demand
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⏳ **Case Status: Pending**
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A community analysis of USCIS I-485 pending inventory data for EB-3 Skilled ROW applicants estimates approximately 9,572 cases pending as of January 2, 2026. Based on available visa calculations, the analysis projects that priority dates through September 2023 may become current by end of FY2026.
A Reddit user analyzed USCIS published I-485 pending inventory data to estimate visa availability for EB-3 Skilled Rest of World (ROW) applicants in FY2026. Key calculations: Total EB visas ~150,000; EB-3 share ~42,900 (28.6%); after accounting for India/China (14%), Philippines (~8,000), and EB-3 Unskilled (~10,000), approximately 18,894 visas remain for EB-3 ROW. Quarterly availability estimated at ~4,800. With 9,572 pending cases as of Jan 2, 2026 and Q1 consumption factored in, Q2 started with roughly 14,094 visas available. The analysis suggests insufficient demand was generated at fiscal year start, and without cross-spillover from the 75-country visa pause, priority dates through September 2023 may clear in FY2026.
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**[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1s2w6po/i_looked_i485_pending_inventory_for_eb3_skilled/)**
*Source: Reddit EB-3 search*
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For EB-3 ROW applicants with priority dates in 2023, this inventory analysis suggests meaningful forward movement is possible within FY2026. Key variables that could accelerate or stall progress include cross-chargeability spillover from retrogressed countries, actual quarterly demand patterns, and any policy changes affecting visa allocation. Applicants with PDs in mid-to-late 2023 should ensure their I-485 packages are complete and any RFEs resolved promptly to avoid processing delays once their date becomes current.