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Monthly archive · 2026-11

Visa Bulletin November 2026: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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October 2026 → November 2026

What changed in November 2026

29 Final Action dates moved forward. Everything else held still.

EB-3 India+3 weeks

Final Action cutoffJan 22, 2014

Dates before Jan 22, 2014 are current. Was Jan 1, 2014.

Dates for Filing: Jan 15, 2015 · no change

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Other Final Action moves

  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaJan 22, 2020 → Jan 22, 2021
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaAug 22, 2019 → Aug 22, 2020
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaOct 22, 2011 → Oct 22, 2012
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaOct 22, 2014 → Oct 22, 2015
  • EB-3 OWRest of world, MexicoJan 1, 2022 → Jun 1, 2022
  • EB-2Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesJan 1, 2025 → Apr 1, 2025
  • EB-1ChinaJul 1, 2023 → Aug 1, 2023
  • EB-3Rest of world, MexicoMay 15, 2024 → Jun 15, 2024
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  • F2AMexicoMar 22, 2026 → Apr 22, 2026
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesSep 22, 2026 → Oct 22, 2026
  • EB-3 OWIndiaJan 1, 2014 → Jan 22, 2014
  • EB-3ChinaJan 8, 2022 → Jan 22, 2022
  • F1MexicoSep 8, 2008 → Sep 22, 2008
  • F3MexicoJul 1, 2001 → Jul 15, 2001

Which chart? USCIS uses filing for employment and filing for family this month. Confirm at USCIS.

Final Action Dates

Final Action Dates

Employment · Final Action Dates

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Employment · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2026-11.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentAug 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
EB2 Apr 1, 2025Oct 1, 2021Nov 1, 2013Apr 1, 2025Apr 1, 2025
EB3 Jun 15, 2024Jan 22, 2022Jan 22, 2014Jun 15, 2024Aug 15, 2023
EB3 Other Jun 1, 2022Oct 1, 2019Jan 22, 2014Jun 1, 2022Jan 1, 2022
EB4 Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022
EB4 Religious Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022
EB5 CurrentDec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
EB5 Rural CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 High U. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 Infra. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Final Action Dates

Family · Final Action Dates

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2026-11.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Jan 22, 2021Jan 22, 2021Jan 22, 2021Sep 22, 2008Nov 1, 2013
F2A Oct 22, 2026Oct 22, 2026Oct 22, 2026Apr 22, 2026Oct 22, 2026
F2B Aug 22, 2020Aug 22, 2020Aug 22, 2020May 15, 2010Oct 1, 2013
F3 Oct 22, 2015Oct 22, 2015Oct 22, 2015Jul 15, 2001Jul 22, 2006
F4 Oct 22, 2012Oct 22, 2012Dec 15, 2006Apr 22, 2001May 15, 2008

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Dates for Filing
Dates for Filing

Employment · Dates for Filing

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Employment · Dates for Filing. Latest month: 2026-11.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentJul 1, 2024Jul 1, 2024CurrentCurrent
EB2 Mar 15, 2026Jan 1, 2023Jan 15, 2015Mar 15, 2026Mar 15, 2026
EB3 Aug 1, 2024Apr 1, 2024Jan 15, 2015Aug 1, 2024Jan 1, 2024
EB3 Other Jul 1, 2022Oct 1, 2020Jan 15, 2015Jul 1, 2022Jun 1, 2022
EB4 Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025
EB4 Religious Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025
EB5 CurrentMar 1, 2021May 1, 2024CurrentCurrent
EB5 Rural CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 High U. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 Infra. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Dates for Filing

Family · Dates for Filing

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Dates for Filing. Latest month: 2026-11.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Feb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021Dec 1, 2008Apr 22, 2015
F2A CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2B Sep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020Mar 22, 2011Oct 1, 2014
F3 Nov 1, 2015Nov 1, 2015Nov 1, 2015Dec 1, 2002Oct 22, 2006
F4 Nov 1, 2012Nov 1, 2012Feb 1, 2007Apr 30, 2001Mar 22, 2009

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Source record: U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin. This is not legal advice.