November 2026 Visa Bulletin for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3
The U.S. Department of State's November 2026 Visa Bulletin sets the employment-based Final Action Dates below. Compared with October 2026, 8 of 15 dates moved forward, none moved back, and 7 stayed the same.
Final Action Dates
| Category | Rest of World | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current No change | Aug 1, 2023 +1 mo | Feb 1, 2023 No change | Current No change | Current No change |
| EB-2 | Apr 1, 2025 +3 mo | Oct 1, 2021 No change | Nov 1, 2013 No change | Apr 1, 2025 +3 mo | Apr 1, 2025 +3 mo |
| EB-3 | Jun 15, 2024 +1 mo | Jan 22, 2022 +2 wk | Jan 22, 2014 +3 wk | Jun 15, 2024 +1 mo | Aug 15, 2023 No change |
A priority date is current when it is earlier than the Final Action Date listed for its category and country. "Current" means every priority date qualifies. "Unavailable" means no visa numbers are available that month. Select a date to see that category's history and forward estimates.
What changed from October 2026
- EB-1 China advanced 1 month, from Jul 1, 2023 to Aug 1, 2023.
- EB-2 Rest of World advanced 3 months, from Jan 1, 2025 to Apr 1, 2025.
- EB-2 Mexico advanced 3 months, from Jan 1, 2025 to Apr 1, 2025.
- EB-2 Philippines advanced 3 months, from Jan 1, 2025 to Apr 1, 2025.
- EB-3 Rest of World advanced 1 month, from May 15, 2024 to Jun 15, 2024.
- EB-3 China advanced 2 weeks, from Jan 8, 2022 to Jan 22, 2022.
- EB-3 India advanced 3 weeks, from Jan 1, 2014 to Jan 22, 2014.
- EB-3 Mexico advanced 1 month, from May 15, 2024 to Jun 15, 2024.
Unchanged: EB-1 Rest of World, EB-1 India, EB-1 Mexico, EB-1 Philippines, EB-2 China, EB-2 India, EB-3 Philippines.
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What this page covers
This page covers the Final Action Dates chart for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 skilled workers and professionals. It does not cover the Dates for Filing chart, EB-3 Other Workers, EB-4, EB-5, or family-based categories. For those, see the full November 2026 Visa Bulletin on travel.state.gov. USCIS announces separately each month which chart applies to adjustment of status filings.
Source: U.S. Department of State, November 2026 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for employment-based preference cases. This page is informational only and is not legal advice.