Visa Bulletin November 2026: India, China & Rest of World
Every cutoff date from the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, with the change from last month — both Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories. Transcribed from the U.S. Department of State and checked against the official text.
By category: EB-1 · EB-2 · EB-3 — each with India-first history and pace. All categories over time: Visa Bulletin history.
Employment-based · Final Action Dates · November 2026
| Category | India | China (mainland-born) | Rest of World |
|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1Extraordinary ability, outstanding professors/researchers, multinational managers | Feb 1, 2023 — No change | Aug 1, 2023 ▲ Advanced 1 month | Current |
| EB-2Advanced degree or exceptional ability, incl. National Interest Waiver (NIW) | Nov 1, 2013 — No change | Oct 1, 2021 — No change | Apr 1, 2025 ▲ Advanced 3 months |
| EB-3Skilled workers and professionals | Jan 22, 2014 ▲ Advanced 21 days | Jan 22, 2022 ▲ Advanced 14 days | Jun 15, 2024 ▲ Advanced 1 month |
| EB-3 Other WorkersOther (unskilled) workers | Jan 22, 2014 ▲ Advanced 21 days | Oct 1, 2019 — No change | Jun 1, 2022 ▲ Advanced 5 months |
| EB-4Special immigrants | Dec 15, 2022 — No change | Dec 15, 2022 — No change | Dec 15, 2022 — No change |
| Religious WorkersCertain religious workers (EB-4) | Dec 15, 2022 — No change | Dec 15, 2022 — No change | Dec 15, 2022 — No change |
| EB-5 UnreservedInvestors, unreserved visas | Dec 1, 2023 — No change | Dec 1, 2016 — No change | Current |
| EB-5 RuralInvestors, set-aside: rural (20%) | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 High UnemploymentInvestors, set-aside: high unemployment (10%) | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 InfrastructureInvestors, set-aside: infrastructure (2%) | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based · Dates for Filing · November 2026
| Category | India | China (mainland-born) | Rest of World |
|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1Extraordinary ability, outstanding professors/researchers, multinational managers | Jul 1, 2024 — No change | Jul 1, 2024 — No change | Current |
| EB-2Advanced degree or exceptional ability, incl. National Interest Waiver (NIW) | Jan 15, 2015 — No change | Jan 1, 2023 — No change | Mar 15, 2026 — No change |
| EB-3Skilled workers and professionals | Jan 15, 2015 — No change | Apr 1, 2024 — No change | Aug 1, 2024 — No change |
| EB-3 Other WorkersOther (unskilled) workers | Jan 15, 2015 — No change | Oct 1, 2020 — No change | Jul 1, 2022 ▲ Advanced 1 month |
| EB-4Special immigrants | Jan 1, 2025 — No change | Jan 1, 2025 — No change | Jan 1, 2025 — No change |
| Religious WorkersCertain religious workers (EB-4) | Jan 1, 2025 — No change | Jan 1, 2025 — No change | Jan 1, 2025 — No change |
| EB-5 UnreservedInvestors, unreserved visas | May 1, 2024 — No change | Mar 1, 2021 — No change | Current |
| EB-5 RuralInvestors, set-aside: rural (20%) | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 High UnemploymentInvestors, set-aside: high unemployment (10%) | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 InfrastructureInvestors, set-aside: infrastructure (2%) | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored · Final Action Dates · November 2026
| Category | India | China (mainland-born) | Rest of World |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1Unmarried sons/daughters (21+) of U.S. citizens | Jan 22, 2021 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Jan 22, 2021 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Jan 22, 2021 ▲ Advanced 12 months |
| F2ASpouses and children (under 21) of green card holders | Oct 22, 2026 ▲ Advanced 1 month | Oct 22, 2026 ▲ Advanced 1 month | Oct 22, 2026 ▲ Advanced 1 month |
| F2BUnmarried sons/daughters (21+) of green card holders | Aug 22, 2020 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Aug 22, 2020 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Aug 22, 2020 ▲ Advanced 12 months |
| F3Married sons/daughters of U.S. citizens | Oct 22, 2015 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Oct 22, 2015 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Oct 22, 2015 ▲ Advanced 12 months |
| F4Brothers/sisters of adult U.S. citizens | Dec 15, 2006 — No change | Oct 22, 2012 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Oct 22, 2012 ▲ Advanced 12 months |
Family-sponsored · Dates for Filing · November 2026
| Category | India | China (mainland-born) | Rest of World |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1Unmarried sons/daughters (21+) of U.S. citizens | Feb 1, 2021 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Feb 1, 2021 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Feb 1, 2021 ▲ Advanced 12 months |
| F2ASpouses and children (under 21) of green card holders | Current | Current | Current |
| F2BUnmarried sons/daughters (21+) of green card holders | Sep 1, 2020 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Sep 1, 2020 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Sep 1, 2020 ▲ Advanced 12 months |
| F3Married sons/daughters of U.S. citizens | Nov 1, 2015 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Nov 1, 2015 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Nov 1, 2015 ▲ Advanced 12 months |
| F4Brothers/sisters of adult U.S. citizens | Feb 1, 2007 — No change | Nov 1, 2012 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Nov 1, 2012 ▲ Advanced 12 months |
"Current" means no backlog: any priority date qualifies. "Unavailable" means no visas can be issued in that category this month. Month-over-month changes are calendar spans computed by this site.
How to read the Visa Bulletin
- Find your category (on your I-140 or I-130 approval notice) and your country of birth column.
- Find your priority date — the date your PERM labor certification was filed, or your I-140 / I-130 if no PERM was needed. See what a priority date is.
- If your priority date is earlier than the Final Action date, a visa number is available and your green card can be approved.
- For filing an I-485 early, compare against whichever chart USCIS designates this month (shown above).
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FAQ
What are the India employment-based dates in the November 2026 Visa Bulletin?
Final Action dates for India: EB-1 Feb 1, 2023 (No change); EB-2 Nov 1, 2013 (No change); EB-3 Jan 22, 2014 (Advanced 21 days). Changes are measured against the previous month's bulletin.
Which chart does USCIS use for employment-based I-485 filings in November 2026?
USCIS accepts employment-based adjustment of status applications under the Dates for Filing chart for November 2026. USCIS announces this every month, so check again when the next bulletin is released.
What is the difference between Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing?
Final Action Dates (Chart A) determine when a green card can be approved: your priority date must be earlier than the date listed. Dates for Filing (Chart B) are later dates that let applicants submit their paperwork early — for adjustment of status, only in months when USCIS says it will accept them.
When is the next Visa Bulletin released?
The State Department usually publishes the bulletin for the following month around the middle of the current month, though there is no fixed date. This page updates after each release.
Why are India and China listed separately?
Each country of birth is limited to 7% of the combined family and employment preference visas each year. When demand from one country exceeds that share, the country gets its own, later cutoff date. The column is decided by country of birth (chargeability), not citizenship; a spouse born elsewhere can sometimes let you use their country.
Information only, not legal advice. Sources: November 2026 Visa Bulletin ↗ · all Visa Bulletins (State Department) ↗ · USCIS filing charts ↗.