U.S. Department of State Bulletin for November 2026 View official bulletin
November 2026 Visa Bulletin
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- 29of 75
- Current
- 21of 75
- Biggest move
- ▲ 1.0yF-1
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F-1 (Rest of World) made the biggest move of the bulletin — 1.0y forward to Jan 22, 2021. 29 of 75 cells advanced, none retrogressed, and 21 are current.
Movement is measured against the October 2026 bulletin, on the Final Action chart.
F-1 · Rest of World
Jan 22, 2021
▲ 1.0y
Biggest advance this bulletin
EB-2 · India
Nov 01, 2013
— no change
The most-watched category on the site
EB-3 · Rest of World
Jun 15, 2024
▲ 1.0mo
Bellwether for the worldwide queue
F-1 · China
Jan 22, 2021
▲ 1.0y
Second-largest advance
Cells open with no wait
21 of 75
Current
Every priority date qualifies in these cells this month.
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Where each country stands
The line that matters per country, before any chart.
Rest of World
- EB-2
- Apr 01 2025
- EB-2
- Mar 15 2026
- EB-3
- Jun 15 2024
- EB-3
- Aug 01 2024
- EB-5
- Current
- EB-5
- Current
- F-2A
- Oct 22 2026
- F-2A
- Current
- F-4
- Oct 22 2012
- F-4
- Nov 01 2012
China
- EB-2
- Oct 01 2021
- EB-2
- Jan 01 2023
- EB-3
- Jan 22 2022
- EB-3
- Apr 01 2024
- EB-5
- Dec 01 2016
- EB-5
- Mar 01 2021
- F-2A
- Oct 22 2026
- F-2A
- Current
- F-4
- Oct 22 2012
- F-4
- Nov 01 2012
India
- EB-2
- Nov 01 2013
- EB-2
- Jan 15 2015
- EB-3
- Jan 22 2014
- EB-3
- Jan 15 2015
- EB-5
- Dec 01 2023
- EB-5
- May 01 2024
- F-2A
- Oct 22 2026
- F-2A
- Current
- F-4
- Dec 15 2006
- F-4
- Feb 01 2007
Mexico
- EB-2
- Apr 01 2025
- EB-2
- Mar 15 2026
- EB-3
- Jun 15 2024
- EB-3
- Aug 01 2024
- EB-5
- Current
- EB-5
- Current
- F-2A
- Apr 22 2026
- F-2A
- Current
- F-4
- Apr 22 2001
- F-4
- Apr 30 2001
Philippines
- EB-2
- Apr 01 2025
- EB-2
- Mar 15 2026
- EB-3
- Aug 15 2023
- EB-3
- Jan 01 2024
- EB-5
- Current
- EB-5
- Current
- F-2A
- Oct 22 2026
- F-2A
- Current
- F-4
- May 15 2008
- F-4
- Mar 22 2009
Employment-based
Cutoff dates with movement against October 2026.
| Category | Rest of World | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1Priority Workers | Current | Aug 01, 2023▲ 1.0mo | Feb 01, 2023— no change | Current | Current |
| EB-2Advanced Degree / Exceptional Ability | Apr 01, 2025▲ 3.0mo | Oct 01, 2021— no change | Nov 01, 2013— no change | Apr 01, 2025▲ 3.0mo | Apr 01, 2025▲ 3.0mo |
| EB-3Skilled Workers / Professionals | Jun 15, 2024▲ 1.0mo | Jan 22, 2022▲ 14d | Jan 22, 2014▲ 21d | Jun 15, 2024▲ 1.0mo | Aug 15, 2023— no change |
| EWOther Workers | Jun 01, 2022▲ 5.0mo | Oct 01, 2019— no change | Jan 22, 2014▲ 21d | Jun 01, 2022▲ 5.0mo | Jan 01, 2022— no change |
| EB-4Special Immigrants | Dec 15, 2022— no change | Dec 15, 2022— no change | Dec 15, 2022— no change | Dec 15, 2022— no change | Dec 15, 2022— no change |
| SRCertain Religious Workers | Dec 15, 2022— no change | Dec 15, 2022— no change | Dec 15, 2022— no change | Dec 15, 2022— no change | Dec 15, 2022— no change |
| EB-5Investor (Unreserved) | Current | Dec 01, 2016— no change | Dec 01, 2023— no change | Current | Current |
| EB-5 RuralInvestor — Rural (20%) | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 High Unemp.Investor — High Unemployment (10%) | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 Infra.Investor — Infrastructure (2%) | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
EB-1Priority Workers
Rest of WorldCurrentChinaAug 01, 2023▲ 1.0moIndiaFeb 01, 2023— no changeMexicoCurrentPhilippinesCurrent
EB-2Advanced Degree / Exceptional Ability
Rest of WorldApr 01, 2025▲ 3.0moChinaOct 01, 2021— no changeIndiaNov 01, 2013— no changeMexicoApr 01, 2025▲ 3.0moPhilippinesApr 01, 2025▲ 3.0mo
EB-3Skilled Workers / Professionals
Rest of WorldJun 15, 2024▲ 1.0moChinaJan 22, 2022▲ 14dIndiaJan 22, 2014▲ 21dMexicoJun 15, 2024▲ 1.0moPhilippinesAug 15, 2023— no change
EWOther Workers
Rest of WorldJun 01, 2022▲ 5.0moChinaOct 01, 2019— no changeIndiaJan 22, 2014▲ 21dMexicoJun 01, 2022▲ 5.0moPhilippinesJan 01, 2022— no change
EB-4Special Immigrants
Rest of WorldDec 15, 2022— no changeChinaDec 15, 2022— no changeIndiaDec 15, 2022— no changeMexicoDec 15, 2022— no changePhilippinesDec 15, 2022— no change
SRCertain Religious Workers
Rest of WorldDec 15, 2022— no changeChinaDec 15, 2022— no changeIndiaDec 15, 2022— no changeMexicoDec 15, 2022— no changePhilippinesDec 15, 2022— no change
EB-5Investor (Unreserved)
Rest of WorldCurrentChinaDec 01, 2016— no changeIndiaDec 01, 2023— no changeMexicoCurrentPhilippinesCurrent
EB-5 RuralInvestor — Rural (20%)
Rest of WorldCurrentChinaCurrentIndiaCurrentMexicoCurrentPhilippinesCurrent
EB-5 High Unemp.Investor — High Unemployment (10%)
Rest of WorldCurrentChinaCurrentIndiaCurrentMexicoCurrentPhilippinesCurrent
EB-5 Infra.Investor — Infrastructure (2%)
Rest of WorldCurrentChinaCurrentIndiaCurrentMexicoCurrentPhilippinesCurrent
| Category | Rest of World | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1Priority Workers | Current | Jul 01, 2024— no change | Jul 01, 2024— no change | Current | Current |
| EB-2Advanced Degree / Exceptional Ability | Mar 15, 2026— no change | Jan 01, 2023— no change | Jan 15, 2015— no change | Mar 15, 2026— no change | Mar 15, 2026— no change |
| EB-3Skilled Workers / Professionals | Aug 01, 2024— no change | Apr 01, 2024— no change | Jan 15, 2015— no change | Aug 01, 2024— no change | Jan 01, 2024— no change |
| EWOther Workers | Jul 01, 2022▲ 30d | Oct 01, 2020— no change | Jan 15, 2015— no change | Jul 01, 2022▲ 30d | Jun 01, 2022— no change |
| EB-4Special Immigrants | Jan 01, 2025— no change | Jan 01, 2025— no change | Jan 01, 2025— no change | Jan 01, 2025— no change | Jan 01, 2025— no change |
| SRCertain Religious Workers | Jan 01, 2025— no change | Jan 01, 2025— no change | Jan 01, 2025— no change | Jan 01, 2025— no change | Jan 01, 2025— no change |
| EB-5Investor (Unreserved) | Current | Mar 01, 2021— no change | May 01, 2024— no change | Current | Current |
| EB-5 RuralInvestor — Rural (20%) | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 High Unemp.Investor — High Unemployment (10%) | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 Infra.Investor — Infrastructure (2%) | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
EB-1Priority Workers
Rest of WorldCurrentChinaJul 01, 2024— no changeIndiaJul 01, 2024— no changeMexicoCurrentPhilippinesCurrent
EB-2Advanced Degree / Exceptional Ability
Rest of WorldMar 15, 2026— no changeChinaJan 01, 2023— no changeIndiaJan 15, 2015— no changeMexicoMar 15, 2026— no changePhilippinesMar 15, 2026— no change
EB-3Skilled Workers / Professionals
Rest of WorldAug 01, 2024— no changeChinaApr 01, 2024— no changeIndiaJan 15, 2015— no changeMexicoAug 01, 2024— no changePhilippinesJan 01, 2024— no change
EWOther Workers
Rest of WorldJul 01, 2022▲ 30dChinaOct 01, 2020— no changeIndiaJan 15, 2015— no changeMexicoJul 01, 2022▲ 30dPhilippinesJun 01, 2022— no change
EB-4Special Immigrants
Rest of WorldJan 01, 2025— no changeChinaJan 01, 2025— no changeIndiaJan 01, 2025— no changeMexicoJan 01, 2025— no changePhilippinesJan 01, 2025— no change
SRCertain Religious Workers
Rest of WorldJan 01, 2025— no changeChinaJan 01, 2025— no changeIndiaJan 01, 2025— no changeMexicoJan 01, 2025— no changePhilippinesJan 01, 2025— no change
EB-5Investor (Unreserved)
Rest of WorldCurrentChinaMar 01, 2021— no changeIndiaMay 01, 2024— no changeMexicoCurrentPhilippinesCurrent
EB-5 RuralInvestor — Rural (20%)
Rest of WorldCurrentChinaCurrentIndiaCurrentMexicoCurrentPhilippinesCurrent
EB-5 High Unemp.Investor — High Unemployment (10%)
Rest of WorldCurrentChinaCurrentIndiaCurrentMexicoCurrentPhilippinesCurrent
EB-5 Infra.Investor — Infrastructure (2%)
Rest of WorldCurrentChinaCurrentIndiaCurrentMexicoCurrentPhilippinesCurrent
Family-sponsored
Spouses, children, siblings and adult sons and daughters of citizens and permanent residents.
| Category | Rest of World | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-1Unmarried Sons/Daughters of U.S. Citizens | Jan 22, 2021▲ 1.0y | Jan 22, 2021▲ 1.0y | Jan 22, 2021▲ 1.0y | Sep 22, 2008▲ 14d | Nov 01, 2013— no change |
| F-2ASpouses/Children of Permanent Residents | Oct 22, 2026▲ 30d | Oct 22, 2026▲ 30d | Oct 22, 2026▲ 30d | Apr 22, 2026▲ 1.0mo | Oct 22, 2026▲ 30d |
| F-2BUnmarried Sons/Daughters (21+) of Permanent Residents | Aug 22, 2020▲ 1.0y | Aug 22, 2020▲ 1.0y | Aug 22, 2020▲ 1.0y | May 15, 2010— no change | Oct 01, 2013— no change |
| F-3Married Sons/Daughters of U.S. Citizens | Oct 22, 2015▲ 1.0y | Oct 22, 2015▲ 1.0y | Oct 22, 2015▲ 1.0y | Jul 15, 2001▲ 14d | Jul 22, 2006— no change |
| F-4Brothers/Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens | Oct 22, 2012▲ 1.0y | Oct 22, 2012▲ 1.0y | Dec 15, 2006— no change | Apr 22, 2001— no change | May 15, 2008— no change |
F-1Unmarried Sons/Daughters of U.S. Citizens
Rest of WorldJan 22, 2021▲ 1.0yChinaJan 22, 2021▲ 1.0yIndiaJan 22, 2021▲ 1.0yMexicoSep 22, 2008▲ 14dPhilippinesNov 01, 2013— no change
F-2ASpouses/Children of Permanent Residents
Rest of WorldOct 22, 2026▲ 30dChinaOct 22, 2026▲ 30dIndiaOct 22, 2026▲ 30dMexicoApr 22, 2026▲ 1.0moPhilippinesOct 22, 2026▲ 30d
F-2BUnmarried Sons/Daughters (21+) of Permanent Residents
Rest of WorldAug 22, 2020▲ 1.0yChinaAug 22, 2020▲ 1.0yIndiaAug 22, 2020▲ 1.0yMexicoMay 15, 2010— no changePhilippinesOct 01, 2013— no change
F-3Married Sons/Daughters of U.S. Citizens
Rest of WorldOct 22, 2015▲ 1.0yChinaOct 22, 2015▲ 1.0yIndiaOct 22, 2015▲ 1.0yMexicoJul 15, 2001▲ 14dPhilippinesJul 22, 2006— no change
F-4Brothers/Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens
Rest of WorldOct 22, 2012▲ 1.0yChinaOct 22, 2012▲ 1.0yIndiaDec 15, 2006— no changeMexicoApr 22, 2001— no changePhilippinesMay 15, 2008— no change
| Category | Rest of World | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-1Unmarried Sons/Daughters of U.S. Citizens | Feb 01, 2021▲ 1.0y | Feb 01, 2021▲ 1.0y | Feb 01, 2021▲ 1.0y | Dec 01, 2008— no change | Apr 22, 2015— no change |
| F-2ASpouses/Children of Permanent Residents | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| F-2BUnmarried Sons/Daughters (21+) of Permanent Residents | Sep 01, 2020▲ 1.0y | Sep 01, 2020▲ 1.0y | Sep 01, 2020▲ 1.0y | Mar 22, 2011— no change | Oct 01, 2014— no change |
| F-3Married Sons/Daughters of U.S. Citizens | Nov 01, 2015▲ 1.0y | Nov 01, 2015▲ 1.0y | Nov 01, 2015▲ 1.0y | Dec 01, 2002— no change | Oct 22, 2006— no change |
| F-4Brothers/Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens | Nov 01, 2012▲ 1.0y | Nov 01, 2012▲ 1.0y | Feb 01, 2007— no change | Apr 30, 2001— no change | Mar 22, 2009— no change |
F-1Unmarried Sons/Daughters of U.S. Citizens
Rest of WorldFeb 01, 2021▲ 1.0yChinaFeb 01, 2021▲ 1.0yIndiaFeb 01, 2021▲ 1.0yMexicoDec 01, 2008— no changePhilippinesApr 22, 2015— no change
F-2ASpouses/Children of Permanent Residents
Rest of WorldCurrentChinaCurrentIndiaCurrentMexicoCurrentPhilippinesCurrent
F-2BUnmarried Sons/Daughters (21+) of Permanent Residents
Rest of WorldSep 01, 2020▲ 1.0yChinaSep 01, 2020▲ 1.0yIndiaSep 01, 2020▲ 1.0yMexicoMar 22, 2011— no changePhilippinesOct 01, 2014— no change
F-3Married Sons/Daughters of U.S. Citizens
Rest of WorldNov 01, 2015▲ 1.0yChinaNov 01, 2015▲ 1.0yIndiaNov 01, 2015▲ 1.0yMexicoDec 01, 2002— no changePhilippinesOct 22, 2006— no change
F-4Brothers/Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens
Rest of WorldNov 01, 2012▲ 1.0yChinaNov 01, 2012▲ 1.0yIndiaFeb 01, 2007— no changeMexicoApr 30, 2001— no changePhilippinesMar 22, 2009— no change
What moved this month
Only categories that changed. Movement carries an arrow and a label as well as colour.
Movement vs previous bulletin
How far behind each queue is
Years between today and the cutoff date. One measure, one hue — bar length already carries the value.
Every cell by status
Part-to-whole at a glance, four ordered states.
Where the cutoff has travelled
Eighteen bulletins of history — the only chart on this page that needs five colours.
Cutoff date over time
Source: U.S. Department of State, November 2026 Visa Bulletin. Dates can shift between bulletins and categories may retrogress without warning. Always verify against the official bulletin before making an immigration decision.