November 2025 Visa Bulletin: Country-by-Country Quick-Scan vs October

November 2025 brings a mostly steady month for India in the Visa Bulletin, with one clear Family-based advance and no Employment-based movement. On the Family chart, F2B (Unmarried Sons and Daughters, 21+, of Permanent Residents) for India advances by 9 days to 01DEC16 compared with October. F1 (08NOV16), F3 (15DEC07), and F4 (08JAN08) show no change.

In Employment categories for India, the November Final Action board—EB-1 (15FEB22), EB-2 (01APR13), EB-3 (22AUG13), EB-3 Other Workers (22AUG13), EB-4 (01JUL20), and EB-5 Unreserved (01FEB21)—is unchanged from October. Dates for Filing show measured forward steps in several Family categories, including a notable ~3-month advance for India in F4 Filing (01NOV05). According to analysis by VisaVerge.com, this month is best viewed as a stability month with one Family bright spot: the F2B +9-day move for India.

How to Use the November 2025 Visa Bulletin for India: A Step-by-Step Plan

This plan explains how to read the Visa Bulletin and what it means for your case, focusing on India’s positions for November 2025 and how they compare to October.

1) Identify your category
– Family-based: F1, F2A, F2B, F3, F4.
– Employment-based: EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 (including Other Workers), EB-4, EB-5 (Unreserved and Set-Asides).
Your category is set by your petition type and who petitioned for you. Keep it consistent month to month.

2) Find your priority date (PD)
– Your PD is the date your immigrant petition was filed. Compare it against the Visa Bulletin cutoffs for your category. The PD decides if you’re “current.”

3) Choose the correct chart for your next step
– The Visa Bulletin has two charts: Final Action Dates (approval chart) and Dates for Filing (filing-readiness chart).
– USCIS decides monthly whether the Filing chart or the Final Action chart controls filings in the United States. Always check which chart is in use for your month.

4) Compare your PD to the November 2025 cutoff
– If your PD is earlier than the category’s cutoff on the chart in use, you’re considered “current” on that chart.
– If your PD is later, you wait for future movements.

5) Understand what “current” means in practice
– On the Final Action Dates chart, “current” means the government can make a final decision on your case in that category.
– On the Dates for Filing chart, “current” means you can begin the filing/document process when USCIS is using the Filing chart that month.

6) Track month-over-month movement
– Small forward moves—like India’s F2B +9 days—still matter if your PD is close. A few days can be the difference between waiting and moving forward.
– No movement means your timing remains unchanged from the prior month.

7) Prepare documents when the Filing chart helps
– The Filing chart is about starting document collection and filing. If the Filing chart is open for your category and USCIS is using it, get your packet ready and follow the chart’s cutoff.

8) Repeat monthly
– The Visa Bulletin is monthly. Check every update, compare cutoffs, and adjust your plan.

For official month-to-month cutoffs and charts, review the State Department’s monthly Visa Bulletin page: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html

India: November 2025 Final Action Dates vs. October (What Changed and What Didn’t)

Family-based (Final Action Dates):
– F1: 08NOV16 — no change.
– F2A: Framework unchanged; the note remains: cases with priority dates earlier than 01FEB23 are exempt from per-country limits; 01FEB23–01FEB24 ranges are subject to per-country limits (Mexico exception unchanged).
– F2B: Advances +9 days to 01DEC16 (up from 22NOV16 in October).
– F3: 15DEC07 — no change.
– F4: 08JAN08 — no change.

Employment-based (Final Action Dates):
– EB-1: 15FEB22 — no change.
– EB-2: 01APR13 — no change.
– EB-3 (Skilled/Professional): 22AUG13 — no change.
– EB-3 Other Workers: 22AUG13 — no change.
– EB-4: 01JUL20 — no change.
– EB-5 Unreserved: 01FEB21 — no change.
– EB-5 Set-Asides (Rural/High Unemployment/Infrastructure): Current — no change.
– EB-4 Religious Workers (SR): Unavailable in both October and November in the source text.

What this means: If you’re India-chargeable and EB-focused, November 2025 doesn’t change your approval horizon on Final Action Dates. If you’re Family-focused, F2B offers a small but tangible advance.

Dates for Filing: What November 2025 Means for India’s Readiness

The Filing chart determines when you can start the filing and document process—if USCIS is using the Filing chart that month. The source shows several forward steps for November 2025 compared with October:

• F2A Filing (India): The visible “rolling” date line advances by one month, 22SEP25 → 22OCT25, and the “All Chargeability” anchor shifts forward (08OCT06 → 01MAR07). The per-country F2A Final Action framework remains unchanged.
• F2B Filing (India): The row increments 22SEP25 → 22OCT25, and the China/India anchor moves forward to 08MAR17 (from 01JAN17).
• F3 Filing (India): The “All Chargeability” anchor advances about five months (15DEC08 → 15MAY09), but India’s value remains 22JUL12 in both months.
• F4 Filing (India): Advances ~3 months, 01AUG05 → 01NOV05. The “All Chargeability” anchor moves 15JUN01 → 01JUL01 (+15 days). China and Mexico F4 Filing anchors stay the same; the Philippines line prints 15DEC06 in November.

What this means: If USCIS uses the Filing chart for November, Indian applicants may have earlier “start lines” in F2A, F2B, and F4, which helps families prepare documents and move into the queue. F3 for India stays anchored at 22JUL12 on the Filing chart despite the All Chargeability increase.

Employment-Based Outlook for India: November 2025

The source is clear: no Employment-based Final Action movement between October and November 2025 across EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 (including Other Workers), EB-4, and EB-5 Unreserved for India. The November cutoffs remain:
– EB-1: 15FEB22
– EB-2: 01APR13
– EB-3: 22AUG13
– EB-3 Other Workers: 22AUG13
– EB-4: 01JUL20
– EB-5 Unreserved: 01FEB21
– EB-5 Set-Asides: Current

In practice:
– Your Final Action Dates approval window is unchanged.
– Your Dates for Filing positions are also unchanged across EB in the source.
– If your PD is close to the published cutoffs, keep your documents ready, but don’t expect approvals to open up further in November on Final Action.
– For EB-4 Religious Workers (SR), the source lists “Unavailable” for both months; no change.

Practical Game Plan for Indian Applicants

Use this grounded, month-specific plan to manage expectations and act efficiently:

1) Start with your PD and category
– Confirm your PD and whether you’re Family (F1/F2A/F2B/F3/F4) or Employment (EB-1/EB-2/EB-3/EB-4/EB-5).

2) Check November 2025 Final Action Dates first
– Family: Only F2B India moves, to 01DEC16. If your PD is before that date, your approval window may open when the case is otherwise ready. F1, F3, F4 India are unchanged.
– Employment: No changes at all for India. Your approval horizon is the same as October.

3) Review November 2025 Dates for Filing next
– If USCIS designates the Filing chart, use the updated cutoffs to see if you can start or continue filing steps.
– Families: India’s F2A Filing one-month row advance and F4 Filing 01NOV05 are the most helpful; F2B Filing now shows 08MAR17 as the China/India anchor; F3 Filing for India remains 22JUL12.
– Employment: The source shows no month-over-month EB Filing movement.

4) Decide immediate actions based on which chart controls
– If USCIS uses the Filing chart:
– Families near the updated Filing cutoffs should gather documents and follow the November Filing dates for their category.
– If USCIS uses the Final Action chart:
– Families in F2B India just gained 9 days, which could matter if your PD is very close.
– EB applicants should expect no change versus October.

5) Prepare for three common scenarios
– PD earlier than the cutoff on the controlling chart:
– Final Action chart in use: Your case can be approved when complete.
– Filing chart in use: You can begin the filing/document process per the chart’s date.
– PD equal to the cutoff: Treat it as current; watch the next bulletin and keep documents in order.
– PD later than the cutoff: Track month-to-month. Small moves like +9 days in F2B can matter over time.

6) If you’re EB-focused for India, maintain a steady posture
– Because EB cutoffs did not move, November is “status quo.” Keep your case document-ready and monitor the next bulletin.

7) If you’re Family-focused, focus on the lanes that moved
– F2B India: 01DEC16 can open the door if your PD is near.
– Filing boosts to watch if USCIS uses the Filing chart: F2A one-month row advance, F2B anchor to 08MAR17, and F4 India Filing to 01NOV05.

Category-Specific Notes for India in November 2025

• F1 (Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. citizens): Final Action 08NOV16 — no change.
• F2A (Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents): Final Action framework unchanged; exempt if PD earlier than 01FEB23, subject to per-country limits for 01FEB23–01FEB24.
• F2B (Unmarried Sons and Daughters, 21+): Final Action moves to 01DEC16 (up 9 days). Filing shows an India anchor at 08MAR17 in November, with the row also advancing 22SEP25 → 22OCT25.
• F3 (Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. citizens): Final Action 15DEC07 — no change. Filing for India remains 22JUL12 even as the All Chargeability line moves to 15MAY09.
• F4 (Brothers and Sisters of adult U.S. citizens): Final Action 08JAN08 — no change. Filing for India advances to 01NOV05, roughly a three-month step.
• EB-1: 15FEB22 — no change.
• EB-2: 01APR13 — no change.
• EB-3 (Skilled/Professional): 22AUG13 — no change.
• EB-3 Other Workers: 22AUG13 — no change.
• EB-4: 01JUL20 — no change; SR remains Unavailable.
• EB-5 Unreserved: 01FEB21 — no change; Set-Asides remain Current.

Planning Tips Based on the Source’s November vs. October Comparison

• Treat November as a “hold steady” month for India in EB, and a “small forward nudge” month for F2B in Family Final Action.
• Use Filing movements smartly. If USCIS uses the Filing chart, F2A India and F4 India can help families start earlier.
• Keep a monthly checklist:
  • Confirm which chart USCIS uses.
  • Compare your PD to the cutoffs for your category.
  • Note any movement (like +9 days in F2B) if you’re close to the line.
  • Gather documents when the Filing chart helps you begin.
  • Re-check next month’s Visa Bulletin.

Context for Families and Workers

• Families: Final Action movement is limited this month, so F2B is the key story for India. Filing advances in F2A, F2B, and F4 India can be meaningful for planning if USCIS uses the Filing chart.
• Workers: Stability can be frustrating, but it also offers predictability. With EB-1 (15FEB22), EB-2 (01APR13), and EB-3 (22AUG13) unchanged for India, keep your documentation polished and keep watching for future shifts. The source notes EB-5 Set-Asides remain Current, while EB-5 Unreserved for India stays at 01FEB21.

Where to Double-Check Each Month

For the official charts and cutoffs, visit the State Department’s monthly Visa Bulletin page: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html

Then, check USCIS’s monthly notice to see which chart controls filings inside the United States, as USCIS decides that monthly. As VisaVerge.com reports, November 2025 should be viewed as a stability month overall, with F2B India gaining a modest +9 days to 01DEC16, while India’s Employment-based Final Action board is unchanged across the board. Families can also take note of the Filing chart gains—especially F4 India to 01NOV05—which may help with earlier document readiness if the Filing chart is in use.