Visa Bulletin for November 2026
All cutoff dates from the November 2026 Visa Bulletin for India, China (mainland-born) and Rest of World, with the change from the previous bulletin. USCIS used Dates for Filing for employment-based I-485 filings this month.
What changed this month
- EB-1 · China (mainland-born): Jul 1, 2023 → Aug 1, 2023 (Advanced 1 month)
- EB-2 · Rest of World: Jan 1, 2025 → Apr 1, 2025 (Advanced 3 months)
- EB-3 · India: Jan 1, 2014 → Jan 22, 2014 (Advanced 21 days)
- EB-3 · China (mainland-born): Jan 8, 2022 → Jan 22, 2022 (Advanced 14 days)
- EB-3 · Rest of World: May 15, 2024 → Jun 15, 2024 (Advanced 1 month)
- EB-3 Other Workers · India: Jan 1, 2014 → Jan 22, 2014 (Advanced 21 days)
- EB-3 Other Workers · Rest of World: Jan 1, 2022 → Jun 1, 2022 (Advanced 5 months)
- F1 · India: Jan 22, 2020 → Jan 22, 2021 (Advanced 12 months)
- F1 · China (mainland-born): Jan 22, 2020 → Jan 22, 2021 (Advanced 12 months)
- F1 · Rest of World: Jan 22, 2020 → Jan 22, 2021 (Advanced 12 months)
- F2A · India: Sep 22, 2026 → Oct 22, 2026 (Advanced 1 month)
- F2A · China (mainland-born): Sep 22, 2026 → Oct 22, 2026 (Advanced 1 month)
- F2A · Rest of World: Sep 22, 2026 → Oct 22, 2026 (Advanced 1 month)
- F2B · India: Aug 22, 2019 → Aug 22, 2020 (Advanced 12 months)
- F2B · China (mainland-born): Aug 22, 2019 → Aug 22, 2020 (Advanced 12 months)
- F2B · Rest of World: Aug 22, 2019 → Aug 22, 2020 (Advanced 12 months)
- F3 · India: Oct 22, 2014 → Oct 22, 2015 (Advanced 12 months)
- F3 · China (mainland-born): Oct 22, 2014 → Oct 22, 2015 (Advanced 12 months)
- F3 · Rest of World: Oct 22, 2014 → Oct 22, 2015 (Advanced 12 months)
- F4 · China (mainland-born): Oct 22, 2011 → Oct 22, 2012 (Advanced 12 months)
- F4 · Rest of World: Oct 22, 2011 → Oct 22, 2012 (Advanced 12 months)
Employment-based · Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China (mainland-born) | Rest of World |
|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Feb 1, 2023 — No change | Aug 1, 2023 ▲ Advanced 1 month | Current |
| EB-2 | Nov 1, 2013 — No change | Oct 1, 2021 — No change | Apr 1, 2025 ▲ Advanced 3 months |
| EB-3 | Jan 22, 2014 ▲ Advanced 21 days | Jan 22, 2022 ▲ Advanced 14 days | Jun 15, 2024 ▲ Advanced 1 month |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 22, 2014 ▲ Advanced 21 days | Oct 1, 2019 — No change | Jun 1, 2022 ▲ Advanced 5 months |
| EB-4 | Dec 15, 2022 — No change | Dec 15, 2022 — No change | Dec 15, 2022 — No change |
| Religious Workers | Dec 15, 2022 — No change | Dec 15, 2022 — No change | Dec 15, 2022 — No change |
| EB-5 Unreserved | Dec 1, 2023 — No change | Dec 1, 2016 — No change | Current |
| EB-5 Rural | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 High Unemployment | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 Infrastructure | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based · Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China (mainland-born) | Rest of World |
|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Jul 1, 2024 — No change | Jul 1, 2024 — No change | Current |
| EB-2 | Jan 15, 2015 — No change | Jan 1, 2023 — No change | Mar 15, 2026 — No change |
| EB-3 | Jan 15, 2015 — No change | Apr 1, 2024 — No change | Aug 1, 2024 — No change |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 15, 2015 — No change | Oct 1, 2020 — No change | Jul 1, 2022 ▲ Advanced 1 month |
| EB-4 | Jan 1, 2025 — No change | Jan 1, 2025 — No change | Jan 1, 2025 — No change |
| Religious Workers | Jan 1, 2025 — No change | Jan 1, 2025 — No change | Jan 1, 2025 — No change |
| EB-5 Unreserved | May 1, 2024 — No change | Mar 1, 2021 — No change | Current |
| EB-5 Rural | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 High Unemployment | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 Infrastructure | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored · Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China (mainland-born) | Rest of World |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jan 22, 2021 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Jan 22, 2021 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Jan 22, 2021 ▲ Advanced 12 months |
| F2A | Oct 22, 2026 ▲ Advanced 1 month | Oct 22, 2026 ▲ Advanced 1 month | Oct 22, 2026 ▲ Advanced 1 month |
| F2B | Aug 22, 2020 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Aug 22, 2020 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Aug 22, 2020 ▲ Advanced 12 months |
| F3 | Oct 22, 2015 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Oct 22, 2015 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Oct 22, 2015 ▲ Advanced 12 months |
| F4 | Dec 15, 2006 — No change | Oct 22, 2012 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Oct 22, 2012 ▲ Advanced 12 months |
Family-sponsored · Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China (mainland-born) | Rest of World |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Feb 1, 2021 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Feb 1, 2021 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Feb 1, 2021 ▲ Advanced 12 months |
| F2A | Current | Current | Current |
| F2B | Sep 1, 2020 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Sep 1, 2020 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Sep 1, 2020 ▲ Advanced 12 months |
| F3 | Nov 1, 2015 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Nov 1, 2015 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Nov 1, 2015 ▲ Advanced 12 months |
| F4 | Feb 1, 2007 — No change | Nov 1, 2012 ▲ Advanced 12 months | Nov 1, 2012 ▲ Advanced 12 months |
FAQ
What changed for India in the November 2026 Visa Bulletin?
Final Action date changes for India: EB-3 advanced 21 days to Jan 22, 2014; EB-3 Other Workers advanced 21 days to Jan 22, 2014; F1 advanced 12 months to Jan 22, 2021; F2A advanced 1 month to Oct 22, 2026; F2B advanced 12 months to Aug 22, 2020; F3 advanced 12 months to Oct 22, 2015.
Which chart did USCIS use for employment-based I-485s in November 2026?
USCIS accepted employment-based adjustment of status filings under the Dates for Filing chart for November 2026.
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