November 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates
No Final Action Date moved back in the November 2026 Visa Bulletin.
In 2 of the 24 Novembers on record, at least one series moved back. See every month
Final Action Dates
A green card can be approved if your priority date is earlier than the date shown.
| Category | All other countries | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Currentno change | 01 Aug 2023moved forward 1 month | 01 Feb 2023no change | Currentno change | Currentno change |
| EB-2 | 01 Apr 2025moved forward 3 months | 01 Oct 2021no change | 01 Nov 2013no change | 01 Apr 2025moved forward 3 months | 01 Apr 2025moved forward 3 months |
| EB-3 | 15 Jun 2024moved forward 1 month | 22 Jan 2022moved forward 14 days | 22 Jan 2014moved forward 21 days | 15 Jun 2024moved forward 1 month | 15 Aug 2023no change |
| EB-3 Other Workers | 01 Jun 2022moved forward 5 months | 01 Oct 2019no change | 22 Jan 2014moved forward 21 days | 01 Jun 2022moved forward 5 months | 01 Jan 2022no change |
“Current” means every priority date qualifies. “Unavailable” means no one in that category and country can get a green card that month.
Dates for Filing
You may file Form I-485 if your priority date is earlier than the date shown.
| Category | All other countries | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Currentno change | 01 Jul 2024no change | 01 Jul 2024no change | Currentno change | Currentno change |
| EB-2 | 15 Mar 2026no change | 01 Jan 2023no change | 15 Jan 2015no change | 15 Mar 2026no change | 15 Mar 2026no change |
| EB-3 | 01 Aug 2024no change | 01 Apr 2024no change | 15 Jan 2015no change | 01 Aug 2024no change | 01 Jan 2024no change |
| EB-3 Other Workers | 01 Jul 2022moved forward 30 days | 01 Oct 2020no change | 15 Jan 2015no change | 01 Jul 2022moved forward 30 days | 01 Jun 2022no change |
For November 2026, USCIS requires the Dates for Filing chart for employment-based adjustment of status.
How often each series has moved back in November
Final Action Dates in every November bulletin on record. A count from the past, not a forecast.
| Category | All other countries | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 |
| EB-2 | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 | 1 of 24 | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 |
| EB-3 | 0 of 24 | 1 of 24 | 1 of 24 | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 | 1 of 24 | 0 of 24 | 0 of 24 |
Source: the official November 2026 Visa Bulletin published by the U.S. Department of State.
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