China, People's Republic Immigration Statistics
China, People's Republic accounts for 2.8% of U.S. immigration applications, ranking #3 among 198 countries with 59K total applications and a 90% approval rate.
China, People's Republic applicants see a high USCIS approval rate of 90.0 percent on the 58,983 applications tracked in the most recent USCIS data vintage. High approval rates are typical of countries with established documentation infrastructure and a substantial base of returning applicants.
Among the top visa types for China, People's Republic, Employment 1st Pref accounts for the largest single share of applications. The country page on this site groups every USCIS visa form together and shows the per-form approval rate and average processing time — for any specific applicant, the per-form pattern matters more than the country aggregate.
Top Visa Categories
| Category | Applications | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Employment 1st Pref | 11K | 18.5% |
| Employment 2nd Pref | 8.8K | 14.9% |
| Family Spouse | 8.3K | 14.0% |
| Family Parents | 7.7K | 13.0% |
| Employment 3rd Pref | 6.7K | 11.3% |
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About This Data
Data from USCIS quarterly reports and the DHS Yearbook of Immigration Statistics (2023). Last updated May 2025. See our methodology.
Source: USCIS reports and studies, 2026.