The State Department published the November 2026 Visa Bulletin. In employment categories, EB-2 and EB-3 final action dates advance. Dates for Filing stay almost the same.
Final action dates, employment (Rest of World and Mexico)
- EB-1: current.
- EB-2: April 1, 2025 (October was January 1, 2025).
- EB-3 professionals and skilled workers: June 15, 2024 (October was May 15, 2024).
- EB-3 other workers: June 1, 2022.
- EB-4: December 15, 2022.
- EB-5 unreserved: current.
Dates for Filing, employment (Rest of World and Mexico)
- EB-2: March 15, 2026. EB-3: August 1, 2024. Other workers: July 1, 2022. EB-4: January 1, 2025.
- For November, employment-based adjustment of status (I-485) filings use the Dates for Filing chart. Confirm on the USCIS page before you file.
Family: final action dates
- F1: Rest of World January 22, 2021; Mexico September 22, 2008.
- F2A: Rest of World October 22, 2026; Mexico April 22, 2026.
- F2B: Rest of World August 22, 2020; Mexico May 15, 2010.
- F3: Rest of World October 22, 2015; Mexico July 15, 2001.
- F4: Rest of World October 22, 2012; Mexico April 22, 2001.
What to do
- Find your priority date on your I-797 notice (from the I-130 or I-140).
- If your date is earlier than the date in the chart USCIS names this month, you may prepare your I-485 with your attorney.
- Check the official chart every month: dates can move forward or back.
- This is general information, not legal advice.
Sources
- U.S. Department of State · Visa Bulletin for November 2026 (PDF)
- USCIS · When to file your adjustment of status application: November 2026
- BAL · November 2026 Visa Bulletin: Dates for Filing chart applies
Informational summary prepared by CaseAlerta with AI assistance from official sources. Not legal advice.