November 2026 Visa Bulletin: Family Dates Jump a Year

Most family cutoffs move forward a full year, worldwide EB-2 gains 90 days, and employment filing dates barely move.

Verified against State Dept. & USCIS, Oct 22, 2026

Key takeaways

  • Worldwide, China and India F1, F2B and F3 move forward one year on both charts. Worldwide and China F4 move one year too.
  • Worldwide EB-2 Final Action moves 90 days to April 1, 2025, and worldwide Other Workers gains 151 days to June 1, 2022.
  • Employment Dates for Filing barely moves: only worldwide and Mexico Other Workers change, by 30 days to July 1, 2022.
  • India EB-2, EB-4, every EB-5 cutoff and the Philippines family dates hold at their October levels.

USCIS chart for November: Dates for Filing, for family and employment adjustment cases (not yet confirmed by USCIS)

Is your priority date current in November?

Pick your category and country, add your priority date, and see where you stand.

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What the November bulletin changed

ChartCategory and countryOctober 2026November 2026Change
Final ActionWorldwide F1Jan. 22, 2020Jan. 22, 2021Forward 1 year
Final ActionWorldwide EB-2Jan. 1, 2025Apr. 1, 2025Forward 90 days
Final ActionWorldwide Other WorkersJan. 1, 2022June 1, 2022Forward 151 days
Final ActionWorldwide F2BAug. 22, 2019Aug. 22, 2020Forward 1 year
Final ActionWorldwide F3Oct. 22, 2014Oct. 22, 2015Forward 1 year
Final ActionWorldwide F4Oct. 22, 2011Oct. 22, 2012Forward 1 year
Final ActionF2A, all countries except MexicoSept. 22, 2026Oct. 22, 2026Forward 30 days
Final ActionWorldwide EB-3May 15, 2024June 15, 2024Forward 31 days
Final ActionChina EB-1July 1, 2023Aug. 1, 2023Forward 31 days
Final ActionIndia EB-3Jan. 1, 2014Jan. 22, 2014Forward 21 days
Dates for FilingWorldwide F1Feb. 1, 2020Feb. 1, 2021Forward 1 year
Dates for FilingWorldwide Other WorkersJune 1, 2022July 1, 2022Forward 30 days

Your priority date must be earlier than the cutoff. An exact match is not current yet.

Official numbers

Full November 2026 charts

Which chart to show

The earliest you may submit your application

Current
Numbers are available to everyone in that row, whatever your priority date.
Unavailable
No numbers are being issued for that row this month.

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Dates for Filing for Family-Sponsored categories, by country of chargeability.
CategoryAll other countriesChina (mainland born)IndiaMexicoPhilippines
F1Unmarried adult sons and daughters of U.S. citizensFeb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021Dec 1, 2008Apr 22, 2015
F2ASpouses and minor children of green card holdersCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BUnmarried adult sons and daughters of green card holdersSep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020Mar 22, 2011Oct 1, 2014
F3Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizensNov 1, 2015Nov 1, 2015Nov 1, 2015Dec 1, 2002Oct 22, 2006
F4Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizensNov 1, 2012Nov 1, 2012Feb 1, 2007Apr 30, 2001Mar 22, 2009

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  • F1

    Unmarried adult sons and daughters of U.S. citizens

    All other countries
    Feb 1, 2021
    China (mainland born)
    Feb 1, 2021
    India
    Feb 1, 2021
    Mexico
    Dec 1, 2008
    Philippines
    Apr 22, 2015

  • F2A

    Spouses and minor children of green card holders

    All other countries
    Current
    China (mainland born)
    Current
    India
    Current
    Mexico
    Current
    Philippines
    Current

  • F2B

    Unmarried adult sons and daughters of green card holders

    All other countries
    Sep 1, 2020
    China (mainland born)
    Sep 1, 2020
    India
    Sep 1, 2020
    Mexico
    Mar 22, 2011
    Philippines
    Oct 1, 2014

  • F3

    Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens

    All other countries
    Nov 1, 2015
    China (mainland born)
    Nov 1, 2015
    India
    Nov 1, 2015
    Mexico
    Dec 1, 2002
    Philippines
    Oct 22, 2006

  • F4

    Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens

    All other countries
    Nov 1, 2012
    China (mainland born)
    Nov 1, 2012
    India
    Feb 1, 2007
    Mexico
    Apr 30, 2001
    Philippines
    Mar 22, 2009

Frequently asked questions

Which chart can I use for adjustment of status in November 2026?

USCIS had not named the November 2026 chart when this analysis was published on October 22, 2026. USCIS says it usually announces the choice within a week of the State Department bulletin. Check USCIS's Visa Bulletin page before filing, then use the Immiva Visa Bulletin checker for your category and country.

How far did family dates move in November 2026?

Worldwide, China and India F1, F2B and F3 each move forward one year on both charts. Worldwide and China F4 also move one year, while India F4 holds at December 15, 2006 on the Final Action chart. The I-130 priority-date guide explains which category applies to you.

Did worldwide EB-2 move in November 2026?

Yes. The worldwide, Mexico and Philippines EB-2 Final Action Date moves 90 days, from January 1, 2025 to April 1, 2025. The filing cutoff stays at March 15, 2026. The employment-based I-485 guide explains the filing process.

Is India EB-2 current in November 2026?

No. India EB-2 holds at a November 1, 2013 Final Action Date and a January 15, 2015 filing cutoff. India EB-3 advances 21 days to January 22, 2014 on the Final Action chart.

Can I file if my priority date equals the cutoff date?

No. Your priority date must be earlier than the cutoff. If the two dates match, you are not eligible yet. The I-130 priority-date guide explains where to find the date and how to compare it.

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